There’s a Pigeon Coop across from my building and a SAGE a few doors down from that. I’ve definitely witnessed all, from OD’s to mended families.  I agree with the idea that as long as they are finding the help they need, that recovery comes in many forms.  

The human connection is so frayed right now with how to help and deal with addictions.  I’m no angel, but I do have a hard time dealing with those that approach me on the street wanting or pushing.  My judgments are often verbally spoken towards them because they have no regard for the children that may be present. Yet, I want better for them… 🫂 

 This is why I tired of working in the field and quit. I did detox, recovery center, jail, and intensive DUI probation. 

And it’s such a burnout field. The DUI stuff I did (KS Senate Bill 6) wore me down because most of my clients reoffended. Intensive probation doesn’t work. Research shows this. But 3rd and sub DUI offenders are so damn dangerous, something had to be done. 

I could go on… 

 I had a DUI in 2011 and had already slowed down my drinking a lot.  But that was a wake up I never saw coming.  No, I didn’t stop until I was more concerned about what alcohol did to the body as an instant poison.  That stopped me and I never looked back.  I know that’s not the case for many.  But it was enough for me. 

 So many don’t have that off switch. 

I Never got a DUI but came close once—and I still didn’t calm down for another 12 years after that. 

I just got better at not driving. I would find 101 ways not to. 

And then having zero DUIs and no criminal record… wasn’t really relatable to my DUI clients. It was like, „why listen to her? She doesn’t KNOW what it’s like!”