Lost job- WTH - How did this happen
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Lost job- WTH - How did this happen
I lost my job because I was DRUNK at an annual meeting. WTH. How could I get here. It is 6:00 am and I already guzzled 4 beers. I can't seem to get with it. I guess rehab is the next option. I have a great home, great kids (some problems) but I should be able to handle it and the problems probably happen because their stupid mother is an alcoholic. Most people would be absolutely shocked to hear about it, but yeah I am.
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Hi Eclipse, sorry to hear about losing your job. I didn't lose my job, but did spend some time in jail and lots of money on lawyers. I also have supervised visitation with my daughter. I hit rock bottom seven months ago. Hopefully this was your rock bottom. I realize now that at any time someone could have called child protective services on me while I was home alone drunk with my daughter who was less than a year old at the time. I would say get sober for your kids, but that didn't work for me. I had to get sober for myself. It sucks, it hurts, but it could get a lot worse. Please reach out and get some help. I wish you the best.
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could you phone your job and tell them you are ill? You don't want to lose this job too. If the kids practice means driving then please don't. Can you just try and have a lazy movie day or something whilst you get your head together a little?
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Do you have a sober friend or family member that could come help you with the kids and maybe sit with you for a bit today? Maybe you can call around to find a local rehab?
I tried sober for my kids but I could only do it for me.
I tried sober for my kids but I could only do it for me.
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Drinking first thing in the morning was an excellent indicator that I was nearing the final stage of my addiction. It was coming for my sanity and my life at that point. Seems yours is too.
If you're actively planning on driving drunk with your kids in the car, please realize how actively you are courting tragedy and disaster in the lives of everyone who crosses your path. Seek help now, immediately, before losing your job seems as important as getting a parking ticket.
If you're actively planning on driving drunk with your kids in the car, please realize how actively you are courting tragedy and disaster in the lives of everyone who crosses your path. Seek help now, immediately, before losing your job seems as important as getting a parking ticket.
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Drinking at 6 AM is, pardon the pun, a wake-up call.
Drinking at 6 AM when you have to go to work later on is an even bigger wake-up call--that's a "what the hell are you thinking?" moment.
Drinking when you know you have to drive your kids around--well, you see where I'm going with this.
To me, it sounds like this might be a good time to retire from the ranks of the drinking public. The act of getting sober sheds a lot of alcohol-related worries and anxiety. It's worth doing. (Day 20 here. Do not regret drying out, at all--lost ten pounds, feel great, and I'm a noticeably better father than I was three weeks ago.)
Good luck! And I am sorry about the job thing, losing a job is usually pretty depressing stuff. Hope things get better for you soon!
Drinking at 6 AM when you have to go to work later on is an even bigger wake-up call--that's a "what the hell are you thinking?" moment.
Drinking when you know you have to drive your kids around--well, you see where I'm going with this.
To me, it sounds like this might be a good time to retire from the ranks of the drinking public. The act of getting sober sheds a lot of alcohol-related worries and anxiety. It's worth doing. (Day 20 here. Do not regret drying out, at all--lost ten pounds, feel great, and I'm a noticeably better father than I was three weeks ago.)
Good luck! And I am sorry about the job thing, losing a job is usually pretty depressing stuff. Hope things get better for you soon!
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This is beyond scary and has turned into a deadly situation. The time to think is over. You have been given enough wake up calls. It is time for action. Pick up that phone and ask for help. We are here, but cannot bring anyone back to life if you kill them.
Please call a helpline now, or just go to the ER and get help. Call a cab to take you and the kids there. They should have a social worker to help you figure things out.
I wish you future health and happiness.
Please call a helpline now, or just go to the ER and get help. Call a cab to take you and the kids there. They should have a social worker to help you figure things out.
I wish you future health and happiness.
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I drank all day and night for the end years also. Had to drink soon as I came to just to function. Prayers are sent for you. I hope you join us in this new way of life. 
If you can do rehab immediately as possible awesome, do it. If not think about calling your local AA office and try meeting with people there. They will have great advice for you in your area.
If you can do rehab immediately as possible awesome, do it. If not think about calling your local AA office and try meeting with people there. They will have great advice for you in your area.
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Originally Posted by Eclipse 
No, I have to get up and go to my other job and take the kids to practice.
While you're at it can someone else take your kids to practice? Driving drunk with your children is just about a perfect set up for a nightmare you'll never return from.
Stop and think please Eclipse, before a drunken haze has you placing too much at risk.
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