Wholesome

and he ended up in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Thank God I was sober because just a few short weeks ago I would not of been. The first thing I would of done after work is crack a beer. Instead I was able to drive to the hospital and wait while he got x-rayed and drive him home and make sure he didn't need anything. He already has a really bad back and neck so once the shot they gave him and his adrenaline wear off he's going to hurt. And hurt bad. But he's very lucky because it could of been a lot worse... no other cars were involved and he's intact.

Life can change in an instant. I'm happy that I'm sober for it no matter what it brings me.

suki44883

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, but I'm very happy to know you were sober and able to be with him when he needed you. Kudos to you!

PurpleKnight

Sorry to hear about your dad!! Great job on pushing through that craving though!!

airwick

I'm sorry to hear about your father, but I am glad to hear you were able to help!!!

Being sober does have its benefits. We can be reliable, responsible, and just down-right caring

Dee74

I'm really glad he's going to be OK, and that you stayed sober zenchaser

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Anna

Zen, I'm sorry to hear about the accident and thankful your dad is okay.

It's great that you were able to be there for him.

Hevyn

Well done Zen - staying sober has so many rewards. Prayers for your dad to recover fully - what a frightening thing for him to go through.

brynn

I'm really sorry about your dad's accident and glad he's relatively okay.

And being available to our loved ones is a huge reward for our sobriety! Your dad is really blessed to have you!

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Mikie9

Glad pop is going to be ok zen. Even more glad you were capable to be there when needed. I have not been able to be there in times of serious need before because of drinking, and it is one of the main reasons I fight through my selfish desire to not be "bored".

And hey! You get to be there tomorrow for him, the next day and the next... awesome on you!!!

Thanks for coming here and sharing your trials, it helps me see some of mine as well, and how far we have come.

Fly N Buy

Sorry for him, glad you are sober to be in the moment.
Years back I wasn't. Son needed stiches and wife called on way to Docs office. I met them there stinkin of booze.

You sparked this memory - thank you, I need all the reminders I can get.

Prayers for your pop

headcase1

My dad drove semi his whole life, I know what it's liketo worry,Glad he's okay,glad you are sober.

mns1

zenchaser that sounds crazy but I'm glad to hear your dad made it out without any life-threatening injuries.

Way to stay strong and be there for him.

Hang in there!

SoberLeigh

So glad that your father is okay, zenchaser, and that you were able to assist in his care.

Hope your father's aches and pains are minor tomorrow.

Ruby2

Hi Zen, I'm glad your dad is going to be ok. It is freeing to know you can go and be with him when he needs you most, isn't it?

Wholesome

Thanks everyone. It's terrifying how close he came. He said he thought it was the end for him... he was going 100km/h and hit some black ice and the next thing he knew the truck going backwards and he couldn't see where he was going to land. Those are big powerful vehicles, the g force is crazy. The impact must of just rocked his old body. I'm so glad I didn't lose my father yesterday.

He and I haven't been close for some time. I hid my drinking. And I was mad at him for his own addiction to perks when I was growing up. But he quit more than 15 years ago and he had a serious monkey on his back. If he could get clean from a very serious physical addiction then I can lick alcohol. I have a chance to mend those fences between us as a grown woman with both of us sober. No matter what happened in the past I love my dad.

Nofearnobeer

So sorry about that... Hope he heals up quick... Prayers sent ya'lls way...Stay safe..

Soberwolf

Zen hope your dad makes a speedy recovery that news must have been horrible to hear

I think you done great zen im so glad you were able to help him

Hope his back & neck heal quickly friend

JanieJ

So glad you were present for your dad, Zen.

And glad he is ok too.

Gonnachange

Hope your dad makes a full and speedy recovery. Also, I'm glad you were sober and in a position to help him.