amandaw

Many of you showed concerned and offered support and advice in my last thread about my missing a day at a school conference. I'm happy to report that I still have my job but will have a letter of reprimand in my file for two years. They were very supportive of me. I will be starting IOP August 10 when my husband is home (military). I'm sober. Today is day 6. Thanks again to everyone who offered words of encouragement and support.

KaleGrrl

Happy for you, Amanda! I work in the schools, too, and with your good evaluations, I expected this sort of result. Wishing you the best of success. Everything's looking up!

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 6 Amanda

CaseyW

Glad that weight is no longer hanging over your head. Congrats on day 6 and I hope you'll continue to hang close to here as you start on this road to recovery.

PurpleKnight

That defintily could have been worse Amanda, compared to what you feared in your thread the other day!!

Time now to see that as a shot across the bow, a warning light, to now finally push on from and write a new chapter to your life, one not filled with fear based on the consequences of alcohol.

Great job on Day 6!!

amandaw

This sounds awful, but inside a voice said it was ok to celebrate with some wine. I'm craving intensely right now. I'm on my Antabuse so that's not happening and tomorrow I'm going to a meeting. I'll stay close to here as well.

ScottFromWI

Glad things worked out as best as they possibly could, and please do stay here...the absolute worst possible thing you could do is drink right now.

amandaw

Oh I know. The craving didn't last for long, but was strong.

Venecia

Amanda, Good to hear how things turned out.

How 'bout joining the Class of July 2015. I think the monthly classes are one of the most helpful features SR offers. Speaking from my own experience, joining my classes was instrumental in my recovery -- and continued growth as a sober person. (I'm a little biased but I think my class is the best!)

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-3-a-17.html

Dharma33

Hi, Amanda- I'm very glad your job is intact and that you have IOP coming up.

You will find a lot of support here!

Saskia

Amanda, happy to hear that you still have job and congrats on 6 days. It sounds like you have the motivation to do this and the IOP will likely help!

Marcher13

Amanda I taught for a long time and I'm an alcoholic too so I know something of what you felt. A solid plan with ammunition for when the cravings hit will really help.

thomas11

You must be relieved. I kinda thought that was going to be the end result. I also understand the alcoholic in us saying "whew, dodged a bullet, time to unwind with a glass of my favorite (whatever you drink). That of course, cannot be an option correct? Congratulations on your progress Amandaw.

Ruby2

Good for you Amanda! That's terrific you will start IOP. And you have your job. That must be a relief because you can now focus on IOP without worrying about work.

FeenixxRising

Sorry about the letter of reprimand Amanda, but I'm glad you still have your job.

amandaw

Oh I am so relieved! I'm also very ready to do this! I will join the class a little later once the kids are tucked in. It's bath time. I bathe both kids together. AKA total chaos

MythOfSisyphus

That's great news, Amadaw! Make the most of the second chance you've been given!

TroyW

Great to hear Amanda, and congrats on day 6.

sugarbear1

Great to hear!

Please work with Human Relations and do not give information directly to any other person.........just my experience!

toadie54

Day 6 is just one more milestone, you can hit a milestone every day if you, and only you, choose to.

So happy to hear your job is safe and that anxious time in your life is over for now.

wishing you a SR with the help of SR!