Happycamper1979

Last day of house arrest for me (did a total of 10 days) for a DUI I got back in Nov 2010. I have been feeling really down today because I am missing my brother in-laws wedding because of this stupid ankle bracelet!!! I've been sober 5 months now and enjoying every minute of it, but today I just felt like I wanted to drink because I feel sorry for myself. This has been the strongest urge since I got sober back in January. I decided to call my sponsor and she helped me through the cravings. I feel a little better now, but still just kicking myself for my stupid mistakes. I am angry that I have to do house arrest for something I did 7 months ago!!!! It seems like I am constantly paying the price for the dumb things I did while I was drinking. Will it ever end???? GRRR!!!

Thanks for letting me vent. I just keep trying to remind myself that this is better than jail/prison. I guess I am just embarrassed because we had to tell all family and extended family why I wasn't at the wedding. So ashamed, but thankful that I am sober to feel the feelings!

Anna

I'm sure it's disappointing and embarassing to miss your brother-in-law's wedding but you got through it. Be proud that you are paying for your mistake and moving forward. Good for you!

ACT10Npack

It will end. You just have to wait for a bit. Your lucky that you didn't kill anyone when drunk behind the wheel. If that happen then you will be seeing jail time for many years and that will not be a fun thing to be in.

Dee74

I'd try and focus more on the fact today's your last day HC

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NobleCause

Congrats on your last day! And seriously, it really could have been so much worse, so probably best to focus on the fact that it wasn't. I had a year of house arrest after serving many months in jail for DUI, and, years later, I am still on a stiff probation. All that's nothing compared to the guilt I have for hurting some people very badly tho. Aggravating and embarrassing as it may seem to you now, remember that in just a few more hours you'll be golden.

Zebra1275

I would have gratitude that it's my last day of house arrest.

I would also have graitude that I only served 10 days of house arrest and not several years in the "Big House."