I am so blessed!

Good to see you are posting and thanks for the update. Well done on 13 months clean/sober and I am sure the hoops will be worth jumping through with aim of keeping your license

Hi all......I haven't been on here for quite a long time now. I've been trying to get my life back on track. I have been thru soooooo much.......but NOW things are starting to move ahead. I was getting so depressed about hitting a brick wall at every turn. That is so frustrating! But here is where things stand for now:

I now have 13 months clean/sober.

I have paid dearly for my disease and most of the legal issues are behind me.

And the BIG part here is that I found out last week that I am NOT going to lose my nursing license!

This has to be a God thing. That is my only explanation.

I am suspended for awhile and have to jump thru some hoops with the BON, but that is ok. I am so very grateful for the program of recovery, the 12 steps, my sponsor, my support group, and especially to God.

I am thinking my nursing path may go towards working in a drug/alcohol treatment/rehab facility but I've got time before I make that decision.

Just thought I'd let you know what's happening and I'm going to try to be on here more.

Wubbzy,

When I read your post, I see a GREAT example of recovery in process !!

I am glad to hear your news, and see that this has lifted a burden off of you.

I cannot disagree that God had a part in all this but it was YOUR hard work, courage, persistance, and much more that lead to where you are today!!

I know that having God in my life gave my recovery a definite path to take and gave me direction and words to help me along the way. I was able to make better choices and learned healthy ways to cope and learned to see life in a more sensible and responsible way. The rewards that resulted were ultimately based on MY actions, choices and decisions, and I think this is true for you as well.

Your journey has been one that many nurses would never have survived ( myself included) and one that very few will ever ( or have already) face.

Criminal charges are not uncommon but I can only recall a handful who were confined behind bars.

I worked in a rehab facility when I was on probation and think that this is a safe and healthy choice for others to consider. You could even work there now as a tech, or some other position that does not require a license but would offer a better chance to find work once you are allowed to return to nursing.

Your words are very encouraging, Exnursie. Thank You. The treatment facility that I was in last year only hire if one in recovery has 2 years. So I've got about 11 months to go before I could work there....even as a tech, or in dietary, or in housekeeping.....anything. I guess I could check out other treatment facilities, tho. I just thought of that...lol.

Congratrs on the recovery! Glad you're back, this forum has turned out to be a great place for additional support. This is the only place that I get support from my actual peers. Like AA/NA, I keep coming back.

We need "experienced" nurses working in the addictions/recovery field. Nothing like putting your experience, strength, and hope to good use.

Congrats on your 13 months. Keep taking it one day at a time!

Kacl