We’ve celebrated my milestone of one year sober but do you really know how I got here?
It wasn’t my intention for my last drink to be my LAST DRINK….EVER. It just sort of turned out that way, thanks to Scram. I know the Scram Bracelet is not without it’s occasional problems, just like any manmade creation, but I have nothing but praise for the device. (NO one is paying me to say this, so let’s just get that clear) The thought process behind this type of punishment is simply genius in my mind. WHY couldn’t I have come up with this?? Oooohhh yeah, because I was too busy being DRUNK! I miss alcohol very much (if you couldn’t tell by some of my recent posts) but because of Scram and forced sobriety, I was able to identify that alcohol and I are a match made in hell. It’s just not good for me and I was well on my way to ruin. It’s a miracle I never killed anyone on my many drives to the bar after pre-gaming or home from the bar after living it up, or back from the river after “relaxing” with friends, dogs, beer, and Parliament Lights (gotta LOVE that recessed filter, right? By the way, I think now if I were to take a drag off a cigarette, I’d probably puke my guts out!….except if it was accompanied by a few beers of course). The level of thoughtlessness and selfishness is something I never would have fully understood without that 6 months that I was forced to cut off all alcohol contact with alcohol. I mean sure, when I would wake up in the morning to the disaster known as hurricane drunk Britton, I would say to myself “damn, how did I manage to make it home in one piece??” and that would be a chilling feeling. But that chill would fade and the next time I would find myself in the midst of partying like a rockstar, I would not hesitate to get in the car and go where I needed to go. IGNORANT, I know.
In the days leading up to this forced sobriety, I planned my last few drinking events very carefully. I had my exit strategy down. I knew I would be entering “the Scram zone” on January 24, 2012 (one year ago!!) so I wanted to give my system ample time to “detox” before the big day. My birthday is on the 14th and fell on a Saturday last year so I started my “detox”/ “Scram-prep” after the weekend was over. SO, that is how my official sober date came to be January 16, 2012.
Hi Britton.
First of all….A HUGE Congratulations out to you for your one year of sobriety and making it with “Scrammy”!!!!
I am bery thankful that you chose to blog your experience and it was not related to ALL of the negative comments that I have read thus far on the internet:) I have been challenges with my new “Scrammy” since earlier this week. I must say it has been more of a financial and mental challenge than expected. This is my 3rd DUI charge in 15 years and needless to say I am beyond terrified of what to expect when my court date comes around in April. I know this may sound crazy nuts, but I am almost glad it happened. Now, I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that I have a problem with alcohol that can no longer be ignored, denied or shoved under some rug. Since the events of Tuesday evening I have changed all of my haircare, skincare, make-up , deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, lipstick etc….Almost everything—-Organic(man how costly)!! The one thing that I am struggling with that has not been addressed on post through your blog is FOOD. I have barely eaten anything whatsoever, as most foods contain soy, yeast or a derivative of alcohol in some form. I am absolutely terrified to clean at all with any cleaners. I have purchased a case of latex gloves and have been wearing them with everything that I do(including changing out my laundry, trashcan bags etc….) Can you or someone else please provide me with some information regarding ….FOODS—-I would love a slice of bread about now…lol. Also, as far a nails go….did they tell you anything about “gel nail fill ins” and how that may effect a reading?? I would be grateful for any info:) Thanks so much!!!
Paying a high price in TN.
Welcome, Karen! I am so happy you found my site and thank you for your support. It is definitely not inexpensive and all the worrying about false readings are certainly enough to keep you awake at night in the beginning. I hate to hear that this is your 3rd DUI, but it sounds like this time you have truly embraced the fact that there is an underlying issue that must be addressed. I hope that your family and friends are supportive of you in your journey with Scram and resulting self-discovery. There are so many great resources available if you are looking to make some changes.
I would say you can eat bread….I did and had no issues. In fact, it didn’t even occur to me that bread could cause a problem. Beware of soy sauce, as I am told it contains alcohol. Basically I didn’t consume any alcoholic beverages, but I didn’t worry too much about foods (of course I Wasn’t eating rum balls or anything like that). I don’t know about gel nail fill ins. I only got pedicures and manicures.
What part of TN are you in?
Thank you so much for reading and please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with! Best of luck to you and please let me know how you are doing! I really enjoy keeping up with my Scrammers
Hi, I am from knoxville, tn and just got charged with my
first dui. well in order to drop it down to just reckless driving,
i have to wear a scram for six months and am terrified…is there
any help or advice you could give?