Forgot for DUI

[Lost Lady]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I need prayers desperately and help. I'm a 45 year old lady. I was recently arrested for a DUI. I've never been in trouble before. I'm having a horrible time forgiving myself. Myself or no one was hurt. So thankful to God for that. I don't know yet what my punishment will be, but I accept responsibility. This past year has been very hard. In 2008, I lost my son and only child. A month before he turned four years old. I've struggled with life since then. My drinking eventually caught up with me. But, my loss is NO excuse to drink and drive. Please pray that I can recover from this and go on. I'm praying I can get a good attorney and get lesser charges, but if I don't, I know it's my own fault. I try to be a good person and help anyone I can. But, this is also destroying me. I'd appreciate any advice. I have a hard time forgiving myself for all my past mistakes. Thank you

 

[“Paisios”]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I need prayers desperately and help. I'm a 45 year old lady. I was recently arrested for a DUI. I've never been in trouble before. I'm having a horrible time forgiving myself. Myself or no one was hurt. So thankful to God for that. I don't know yet what my punishment will be, but I accept responsibility. This past year has been very hard. In 2008, I lost my son and only child. A month before he turned four years old. I've struggled with life since then. My drinking eventually caught up with me. But, my loss is NO excuse to drink and drive. Please pray that I can recover from this and go on. I'm praying I can get a good attorney and get lesser charges, but if I don't, I know it's my own fault. I try to be a good person and help anyone I can. But, this is also destroying me. I'd appreciate any advice. I have a hard time forgiving myself for all my past mistakes. Thank you

Welcome to the forums. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine losing a child. You have my prayers for your upcoming legal challenges.

 

[Lost Lady]

Welcome to the forums. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine losing a child. You have my prayers for your upcoming legal challenges.

Thank you. Again, I know my loss is not an excuse. But I sincerely appreciate your prayers.

 

[“Paisios”]

Thank you. Again, I know my loss is not an excuse. But I sincerely appreciate your prayers.

I am not your judge. You have my prayers, and I hope that we as an online community can stand beside you and be with you as you face your trials, and that God may give you the strength to see it all through and make you whole again.

 

[Tolworth John]

May I suggest seeking couselling for yous alcoholism and for your bereavement.
That you have taklen steps to prevent a reacurance of drink driving will impress the court and show that your remorse is genuine.

Do talk to your husband, your pastor for there support.

You may find it impossible to forgive yourself, but Jesus can and has forgiven you so please talk to him about your feelings, he is the one who can help you with them.

 

[NevaMae99]

Wow, I'm so sorry about the loss of your son. As a mom, I can't even imagine that type of pain. He would have been about my son's age at that time.

I'm glad that no one was hurt with the DUI. It was an unfortunate choice and it sounds like it has taught you some things. Perhaps the Lord protected you. He allowed this wake up call and it could have very well led to an accident or worse. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ. The condemnation that you are feeling is not from God. The conviction and the repentance, yes. The condemnation, no. When you feel that accusing voice in your head, verbally tell Satan to flee from you.

Have you gone through counseling or any type of support group for parents who have lost children since it happened?

 

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