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My son was discharged today from his 3/4 house and after doing his laundry he went to take a AA meeting. From there he was checking back in a halfway house. He really likes the support and understanding has spent the last 2 two months taking a long hard look at himself and his drinking. He says he knows its where he needs to be right now. We are very proud of his decsion.
So he washed and packed what he needed and went to an AA meeting before he went back to the halfway house. At AA he discovered that he locked his keys in his car - doofus! Called me so that I could have AAA come out. So I went to the location, the truck showed up and unlocked his door. We both proceeded to leave the parking lot, my son in the lead. We got on the freeway (both of us heading in the same direction) I was heading back to our home and he was driving back to the halfway house. Snow had falled earlier and it was quite cold because it was evening.
Sometimes you see things and it just doesnt compute....I saw crazy white light circling around on the freeway just a head of me. I thought whats a white police light for? Then as I got closerI saw a dark car similar to my son's pointing in the wrong direction??!! WTF??!!
I instantly called him on his cell. at first it was busy so I thought "that wasnt him" Then I called again and screamed at him "did you see that accident". And he says yeah it was me. My heart started pounding, I circled back on the next ramp. but when I came back around the car was just behind the ramp. I had to circle off the next ramp and go back two ramps. I finally did get to him poor thing standing in the snow. His face was white as well.
At the time I handled everything cooly, called the cops, call a wrecker and called my husband. The car is totaled. Here are all the gifts I received from my HP my son was not hurt, no one else was injured, I watched dozens of long haul trucks go by as we waiting for the police. A minute earlier or later, he would have most certaily been one of them and his car twirled donuts on the free way. My son would have been killed directly in front of me. I am grateful that my son still wanted to get to his halfway house tonight. I asked if he wanted to spend the night at home and he said no, that he must be at the house tonight. I am glad because he could have said 'f the house, I'm not evening drinking and my car is totaled, I 'm not going back for tx.
He is alive and in a safe place. Something like this would have been a trigger for him to start drinking in the past. I hope that with the help of his housemates he continues to work his program and keeps healthy.
But I am glad that he is alive today and that no one was hurt.
What a day of action and a frightening ending but thanks to HP for all the protection and things turning out so much better than they could have. I am frightened just reading this and what could have been. Sounds like your son is making some very healthy choices to deal with all this too. Hope you can do something to unwind and feel the hidden blessings amonst all this. A relaxing bath might be my choice - phew!
Lots of hugs, ddub
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"Choices are the hinges of destiny." Pythagoras You can't change the past, but you can change the future.
So glad no one was hurt! You both handled things extremely well. Proof positive the program works if you work it. Some can do it without a program. I'm one who can't. Congrats to your son too. Well done. Tell him I'm proud of him and wish him continued success with his program. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
HP works like that Kat. Thats my understanding from the recovery journey and sometimes I get to reunderstand that nothing can deter a committed drunk from their recovery journey. I'm also happy that the both of you went back to your programs after that short interruption.
My children trials and triumphs can both bring me to my feet and bring me the greatest joy of all.
Keep working your own program, you are a wonderful example to your son and at the least, you will gain some serenity. The journey of 1,000 miles begins with but a single step.
in recovery, Maria
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
Well done. Tell him I'm proud of him and wish him continued success with his program. 
Much love and blessings to you and your family.
