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Just found this forum. two weeks ago I got a DUI and then plead guuilty. I now realize that I need treatment. I go in next Saturday. Im a successful high school teacher and a father. I guess I need some advice on what to tell my children and my students about my treatment. Thanks
I agree. I think that you will be very comfortable at the AA forum. I am a teacher also. I have found students to be very supportive when I am honest. Treatment is great. Keep coming back.
congratulations that decission will change your life . Don't know if I would tell the students anything about your treatment until the question arises then tell them the truth as for your kids , always tell them the truth .kids don't need to know the nitty gritty just that u have decided that drinking is causing you a problem and your going to do something about it . I hope u will suggest that your wife attend Al-Anon as well , with two programs in the house there is no where to go but up . good luck Louise Protect your own anonymity , not all appreciate the fact that your sober and in recovery all they hear is alcoholic and it's game over .
Congratulations on deciding you need treatment. I wish you all the best in your recovery. There is an AA forum on this board. However, if your life has been affected by alcoholism (Dad, brother, etc?) then you are in the right place. There are many double winners here.
I strongly urge your wife (and your children if they are old enough, or if you have any) to look for Alanon meetings. The dynamics of a sober marriage vs. an active marriage are different. I found once hubby got sober I needed my program more than ever.
I applaud you for being a teacher. What a noble, hard and amazing job you all do. As for your students, hmmm.....anonymity is key for recovery. My A's anonymity got broken and it hurt both of us. I know my hubby wanted only a very few people to know. He told his colleagues that he was sick and had to take a few weeks off. His bosses had to know, but that's as far as it went. Best of luck to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty <-- the cat
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
You are on the first step and you will learn more about that in treatment if they use a step program as a part of therapy. If they do us the AA step program be as successful a student as you are a teacher. Become the student and fight to stay teachable. If you do that successfully you will never fear that you are one of millions if not zillions of other men and women who have the disease of alcoholism. That makes it a medical issue and not a moral one. If you let your children and your students in on the real information regarding this disease you will not fear being judged by others or yourself and compassion for others who do have it or have suffered at the hands of it will grow.
Make this a successful DUI. I will pray for your successful recovery.
Before you get into more trouble talk to the Principle and or the superintendant. Many parents would not appreciate your talking to their kids about it.
Be careful i taught for eighteen years, and I know how they think. They will want it to blow over.
I hope you get yourself into AA and get a sponsor. Once you have a better understanding yourself you will know what or if you should talk to your kids about it.
