Need advice on cover letter after suspended license

sesanders26 · Sep 12, 2017

Hi all, I have a question and I'm not entirely sure where to put it. It's related to my bipolar and history of ETOH abuse... Here is my story, and what I need advice on... I apologize for the length in advance

I was an alcoholic for many years. In 2007, I went to rehab and got sober. I maintained my sobriety until April, 2014. I was very depressed, went out and had a total of 4 drinks. This sent me into a horrible downward spiral. I ended up hospitalized for suicidal ideation. When I came out, I learned of an agency called HAVEN, which was supposed to be support, and advocacy, for impaired health care professionals.

Walking through the door at HAVEN was the worst decision I have ever made in my entire life. I was intimidated, degraded, and overall made to feel worthless. I was basically bullied into signing a contract, and I honestly didn't realize what I was getting into.

For three years, all HAVEN did was send me for random, out of pocket, drug screenings that cost between $60-$90 each.... 36 times a year. They also charged me for their services.â€ This consisted of me coming in for quarterly meetings, and being treated like absolute trash every time. Towards the end of the three years, they kept telling me, three more months, and we will discharge you!â€

And they didn't. I ran out of money, had no way to get to an open lab, and honestly just blew off 2 urine tests. So 4 in all. I was frustrated, and disgusted with this program. So it's entirely my fault that the next thing happened.

I came back from vacation in March, 2016, to a letter from the Department of Pubic Health. I needed to meet with them. Again, I signed a contract that I shouldn't have. I voluntarily surrendered my license. The woman lied to me, over and over. Told me it would be three month... after three months, I got in touch. Many times. Was bounced from person to person. Finally, three months later, I am given the opportunity to meet with a lawyer from DPH.

This woman presented me with a 4 year consent order that was worse than what HAVEN had made me do. I refused to sign it, and they brought up formal charges that I am unfit to be a nurse. That I was continually abusing drugs and alcohol. I have not been. I have been sober since April of 2014.

The day of my hearing was absolute hell. The lawyer had so many terrible things to say about me. I was pro se. I thought I would find out the results that day... but no. I found them out months later, when I appeared before the board. I was given one year of probation. Monthly drug/alcohol screens, quarterly practice and employer reports. No home care or assisted living. Okay, much better deal! I thought again, that this would take effect that day.

Nope. It's going to take effect next Wednesday, the 20^th. It's finally almost here! So now, it's time to work on that resume and cover letter! Here is what I really need help with: I know I need to take accountability for some of this. But not all. It was a... well... word I can't use here of epic proportions. This all started with 4 drinks, and asking for help. Turned into an absolute nightmare, that I can't believe I'm finally waking up from! I would appreciate any and all advice on wording, content, and anything else for my cover letter. Thank you all in advance!