I see so many posts here about the unfairness of these programs. Some even go so far as to say the BON has ruined their lives. What I rarely see form the complainers is any personal accountability. We need to remember what got us here. In my own case I was a completely out of control alcoholic who overdosed on pills and booze and ended up in the ER of the hospital where I worked. Weather you were diverting to feed a habit or may the stupid 1 time decision to get behind the wheel of a car - it was that action that put you in a BON program.
While I agree that these programs can be Draconian - we have to remember that we would not be here but for our own actions.
In my own case - If I wanted to save my license and my life I had no choice but to humbly do what I was told. I embraced the program learned to walk the walk and talk the talk. I braided those 12 steps into a lifeline and hung on for dear life. I graduated from the CA Diversion program in 2007 and never looked back. For those of you who are struggling I will send you the Wisdom that only Country Music can convey "Don't give up, Hold on a little longer, What don't kill ya only makes you stronger" (Zach Brown) .
This too shall pass. You will feel the sunshine on your face again.
