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Weird night

finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow

  So a few nights ago I was paged to a motor vehicle accident. (I took classes and training to be certified as an EMS responder for my local volunteer ambulance during the pandemic) I was the first on scene and as I approached the car (which had crashed into a utility pole) I was going over procedure in my head. Trying to stay calm.... All the air bags had opened... steam coming out of radiator... no one inside!!!


  Trash and bottles on the floor, was obvious what happened. DWI and they didn't want to deal with the consequences.... As the rest of the crew showed up we searched the woods for a disoriented person... then the state police showed up with a rescue dog... nothing. Power company shows up to secure the broken pole. 20 people out there to help someone that didn't want help!!! 
  I couldn't help wondering what I would have done if I had been in this situation.... could have been me. 

Shiney
Shiney
The things we used to do when we are drunk, at the time we didn't give anything a second thought, we were drunk and not thinking clearly (although I never did had an accident & fled, can't believe I didn't have any car accidents at all when I look back) - glad you didn't have to be confronted by a terrible sight, that must be such a difficult part of your job. Thankyou for being an EMS responder, and wanting to help others - you good human you.
The person is going to get caught regardless as they have their car and all their car registration details, so will be in worse trouble for leaving the scene of an accident.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Things can go south in a hurry if you're driving under the influence..that's a fact.

glad those days are over.

~~~Peace~~~
1is2many
1is2many
I hit a mailbox and left... I remember being so sure the police would be knocking on my door. I was drunk from a political party and then to top it off was on the phone with a person who owed me money. That sound was a beginning of the road for me
Kevin105
Kevin105
Thanks for the share finallyawake. I’m ashamed to think today of all the times I drove home under the influence and could have hurt someone else. Today when I drive home at night from a dinner with friends I often recall those times and I’m so damn grateful for my sobriety.
somethingnew2022
somethingnew2022
Congratulations on the very hard interpersonal work you've done and the sobriety you enjoy today. I bet that incident provided some very interesting perspective.
finallyawakenow
finallyawakenow
I was just reminded by a friend about this post and wanted to thank everyone who read it. And maybe even be a little voice of reason to those who are still drinking and driving. In my 10 years of 'all in drinking', I didn't have an accident or even a driving violation. Amazing because there were times when I had to roll down the windows and take deep breaths to stop the double vision. F-ing scary...
If I had then I wouldn't have the clean driving record necessary to drive the ambulance... So the volunteer service is, in part, my giving back to being a poor citizen. When I went to India, the group I was with participated in 'Seva' with small community schools. It means 'service without any expectation of a reward'. Or unconditional love as it turns out. As I mature I find this Seva concept is what it's all about. All my self inflicted struggles over the years never allowed selflessness. Whether I knew it or not, it was all about me.... TBH that's pretty boring and I have noticed such a difference when I put others first. Not to say I don't take care of myself. When I workout it's not about how toned my body looks anymore. Sure, I enjoy the flow and feel but I keep up the strengthening to be fit to be of better service. And I'd like to be available as long as possible. And not to be a burden to anyone.
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