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subee, I do not feel the program I was in was worthwhile. I was nothing more than a computer generated number.

So Today is my completion day, just tried to log into affinity account deactivated, case manager sent copy of completion letter to myself, my work and the BON! My license will be returned to normal status in a few weeks. Done Done and Done, I'm a free man again! I'm in shock!

Hey Y'all, Today is my completion day. Just logged in "Not Selected" for UA, case manager assured me, my case will be closed, TODAY!. I can wake up and not log in tomorrow morning. I'm just elated! Scheduled my first unmonitored vacation in 3 years, a chartered fishing trip with my son. Might be cold an rainy outside today, But its bright an sunny inside for me. Y'all keep swinging, you can win your fight for freedom too!

That's awesome, Happy for you! I've got 19 more days to go then freedom for me too.

I'll finish my sentence in Feb. I do the bare minimum, and stay off the radar. No intention of being associated with monitering. So ready to have my life back! Cheers Spanky, I'll probably toast my release also, but hide my keys. LOL

I'm in 3rd year TPAPN, and yes it is a step down year for me. My case manager informed me after about a month. No more AA logs, less UA's, I actually went 38 days without a UA, NICE! congrats to you.

Good for you! Enjoy yourself! I recently went to a week long (camping) music fest, never once "explained" about not drinking. I'd only say No Thanks, don't feel like it right now. 9th month and counting down for me ...Peace...

I've used whatever insect spray is available, never had a problem.

My heartfelt condolence goes out to you. You've taken a staggering blow! Believe you have the strength to get thru this, you will. Fare thee well... Peace...

I signed up for IOP (8 weeks program) 2 days after getting DWI. 8 month later when I knew what my court agreement was to be, I self reffered to TPAPN (Feb. 16). Only restriction, I couldn't do ON CALL. By May BON ordered me to TPAPN. Already in program. I have a incredible manager and friends at my workplace, so I was able to keep working thru this whole miserable process. In 2 years in I've never actually spoken to my case manager. I stay off the radar. Do everything spot on time, so they have no reason to question me. Feb. of 19, I will be free. You can do this! ...Peace...

Well Fiends, it's true. TPAPN does have a step down year (3rd and final). Seems I just received my letter stating I not longer have to submit a meeting report and will have "LESS UDS". One more step to freedom! ...Peace...

Yes there are lots of us that have stumbled! You are not alone. Feeling sick with worry, grief, embarrassment, (this list goes on and on), is just part of messing up. You'll need to focus on taking care of yourself, so you can deal with the legal issues as well as with the BON. I'm in monitoring for my 2nd time both for DWI (etoh). I was able to get a felony charge reduced, and go into TPAPN. Proof that it is possible. Your fight is just beginning, I really feel for you because the stress is overwhelming at times. For me I got good Lawyer, I self referred to TPAPN only when I knew I was pleading my case in court. Took 8 months, then reported to BON. Tough road ahead but you can succeed so don't give up hope. Lot of good support on this forum, keep posting, ...Peace

Hi Y'all, Seems like the days grind on and on, not much changes. Then theres a glimps of hope! Heres mine, I'm in month 26 of 36, counting down. This past week the only restriction I've had "No Call" was lifted, so I can walk a little taller with my peers. I got a raise, to my surprise. I also completed probation from my DWI. So to my brothers and sisters in monitoring land, keep grinding on your day is coming. My my the air just smells a little sweeter today! Peace

You don't owe anyone an excuse for not drinking. I only say no thanks I don't feel like it today.

Hey Y'all, just a heads up. Friday I was called to my clinical managers office to "Redo" my quarterly report. It seems the folks at TPAPN are changing their computer data base systems and some wrong information was inserted into my file. It was suggested I was giving misinformation. I brought in my file of documents to prove I have straight up been providing accurate information, (I save everything). It was agreed that I was playing by all the rules, it was a "TPAPN" problem. Keep your good eye open, and document everything! ...Peace...