Criminal Lawyer Reacts to Teacher Allegedly Shows Up Drunk on First Day of Elementary School

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Criminal Lawyer Bruce Rivers Reacts to Teacher Allegedly Shows Up Drunk on First Day of Elementary School
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[@cupcake1406]

Imagine how many times this teacher has been drunk in class and hasn't been caught. The fact she is this well composed at nearly a .25 tells me she is an EXTREME alcoholic.

[@aheimdahl5201]

Yeah, she's definitely a daily Drinker - at 0.25 most other Folks would be snockered.

[@midn8588]

At 0.25, many people would be dead

[@jeaniemertens4514]

The principal or Admin could have driven her home. That would have solved the problem and it wouldn't have even made the news.

[@sunkissed_grl]

My dad was a highly functioning alcoholic, I had no clue till I was in HS, and recognized the signs. He drank whiskey & based on what I know about blood alcohol levels, easily functioned at .25

[@mattmt0918]

@@midn8588no.

[@poliltinktink5343]

I get it. I was a gutter drunk alcoholic for 25 years plus. Went to work and drove drunk every day. Lost more jobs than I can count. Went to jail more times than I can remember. Been sober 15yrs, but usually, a single situation is not enough to convince you to get help. It's often a series of piss poor decisions/consequences. I wish her well. Hopefully, this will be her last "rock bottom."

[@chellesama8256]

I'm glad you got sober. I've seen what detox looks like and it's terrifying how strong you have to be to escape when addiction is so easy.

[@bdhzhsbs1965]

I have 4 years sober next month.

[@neffyg35]

Congratulations on your sobriety! 🎉

[@tommyllama4558]

Ive never been into alcohol, but I did have a problem with cocaine, led me down some of the deepest pits of hell, im almost 5 years clean now, always be proud to have the strength to climb out of your own hells my friends, all the love and respect.

[@MikeB12800]

Great job man!!!! Keep it up!!! Relapses suck!!!! Not worth it!!!

[@maddie5558]

For context, for a normal person, being at a 0.24 BAC is literally BLACKOUT drunk. It is utterly unreal that this woman is upright and having a conversation.

[@Viktory2k1]

I feel that the level she is at maybe a mistake. I had a breath test and I was .15 (I wasn't driving) and I was very messed up and that was back in my heavy drinking days.

[@Jst.a.Normal.Bottle.of.Mustard]

Especially given her size, she should be on the floor at .25

[@marycampeau9378]

@@Viktory2k1 yeah, i don't think those mobile ones are airtight evidence. they would need to take a blood draw

[@destinyheath6583]

Literally though. I'd be out in bed way before .24. That's insanely high.

[@allenfitzpatrick8485]

My mate went .31 on the breathalyser once the cops were worried he my die.

[@timsoregonexplorations]

to make matters worse 3 months after this she was arrested again for showing up at her court appearance drunk!

[@User_92020]

Not true

[@nick56677]

Very true, the bodycam footage of it is on here​@User_92020

[@nick56677]

​@@User_92020its true. It's on here also

[@mr.centrist5789]

@@User_92020 It is true

[@LDSW]

@@User_92020 Yes...The fired elementary school teacher, unfortunately, showed up intoxicated in court (she was there to answer the allegation that lead to her arrest for public intoxication at the elementary school). The former teacher was arrested at the elementary school for public intoxication after she dragged the lies on and on with the principal, school superintendent, and the police officers about drinking in her classroom. The superintendent offered to get the teacher's phone from her classroom to call someone to pick her up from work. The superintendent found a large plastic cup with wine residue when he went to her classroom to get her phone. To make matters worst, the former teacher wiped the rim of the plastic cup that she claimed that she used to drink wine the previous day. On that point, let's get something straight about her story about drinking from that found cup the day before on her way to school (she admitted to a DUI/DWI with that statement). If the former teacher did what she claimed with the drinking, she would not have brought that cup to her classroom and exposed herself in this way. No way. I could tell when she worried about what would happen to continuing to teach when the superintendent said that he would recommend her firing. The teacher was given a chance to have her husband or someone else pick her up from work. She could not drink home herself, since she would be arrested for DUI/DWI. The breathalyzer scanned her at .24 -- 3 times the .08 legal limit. The former teacher declined call her husband or anyone to come get her from the school. Law and Crime on YT covered this story at both the elementary school and in court after the former teacher's arrest. Headline from a TV news report: Third grade teacher previously arrested for public intoxication, arrested again on same charge in the Payne County courthouse

[@omarra6781]

I like how strict the Principal is. He isn't cruel, isn't trying to ridicule her, but he's firm and decisive.

[@goatbabe0666]

When she blew 0.248 he was done.

[@cathynuytten798]

The man is the superintendent. The woman is the principal.

[@omarra6781]

@@cathynuytten798 Either way, he kept his cool. Yes, he lost patience, but I would've lost it long before he did, and he wasn't mean.

[@paulafigueroa1573]

But he got it very personal after discovering she’s been drinking at the job. I think I would feel the same, but you just don’t have to show it.

[@omarra6781]

@@paulafigueroa1573 How do you mean "personal"? Maybe I didn't detect it or missed it.

[@sharonshade4437]

My dad was an alcoholic until I was 14. Never violent, but drank daily till unconscious in the garage. He was a mechanic. He did aversion therapy and finally became sober. Was a different guy sober. Took up gardening,cooking etc. Also became closer to my mom. Loved him.

[@hj5520]

Aw that’s a nice ending, I’m so happy for you and your family

[@mdicey5593]

Me too..

[@fallenXangel-kn6bv]

What is aversion therapy?? I need to look that up. My boyfriend is 30 and an alcoholic. I'm trying to help him get sober

[@user-nh6mg9tl6j]

I'm so glad 🙏

[@nursenicole222]

@@fallenXangel-kn6bvI got sober using Kratom. It kills your desire to drink. There is some trial and error to it though

[@ktrudy1]

As a retired teacher. This is painful to watch. I never had any substance problems but I know people who did. So sad and I pray she gets help asap. ❤❤❤

[@ktrudy1]

@@roytoy Elementary here also And also subbed many years before that and did all grades. Wheww. Yes. U don’t get into teaching for money for sure. These students r like ur own children.

[@mattjack3983]

Former police officer here. I uses to be a resource officer at a junior high & highschool, and I knew a whole lot of teachers with alcohol and substance abuse issues. Most people have no idea the kind of things teachers deal with on a daily basis, and the kind of pressure and stress they are under. Its really unfortunate that they did her the way they did her. This woman most likely would not have been done like that at the school where i worked

[@ktrudy1]

@@mattjack3983 yes. It’s fun and rewarding but at the same time stressful and underpaid ugh

[@tricia4075]

me too!

[@sross54]

@@mattjack3983 Thank you for your kind words and understanding.

[@MikeyD166]

She's in charge of the kid safety in the classroom. If there was a fire she is responsible to get them all out safe. Or to recognize a medical emergency.

[@tripletlyblessed]

As a child of alcoholics who was even told, as a child, that I should know better than to listen to my mom when she was drunk, I just want to thank you for telling people to get help. If it helps one kid’s parent you’ve done an immense service.

[@victoriousgavi7736]

💯

[@crochunter35]

"Get help" like that's a remedy. Get help, I never thought of that.

[@ginosko_]

She hasn’t been doing this before. This was the first time she drank at work. That’s why she got caught cause they noticed it. If she did it all the time no one would of noticed. 1st time she did it at work and they need to give her another chance. Cut the lady a break. She’s just having a little drink or 2 it’s not a big deal. The cops and police the principal should be ashamed of themselves.

[@debfox]

@@crochunter35what do you suggest? She NEEDS help. Maybe she needs inpatient help. I had two alcoholic parents. My mom died of chronic alcohol use at 49! Yes, it’s hard. No, it’s not easy. But she ABSOLUTELY needs help! ASAP! Inpatient, meetings, medication, etc.

[@Naptosis]

​@@crochunter35Many, many, people feel that getting assistance is weakness, and will go out of their way to try and deal with things themselves until they crumble. Telling people to "get help" is unfortunately necessary. 'No man is an island' - no one can survive without the help of others.

[@gailkoelling2033]

If she’s smart she’ll be telling her story at an AA meeting five years from now praising this very day for that moment of clarity she needed to face reality.

[@onlytymewilltell]

Amen! That moment usually happens when a person hits rock bottom(unfortunately) and I’d say losing your job and getting arrested for all the world to see is rock bottom and there must be something going on in her personal life or within her family for her to be so upset about calling someone to come get her. Surely this will be the wake-up call she NEEDS to get some actual help.

[@colonelmann]

I am thinking the exact same thing!

[@Saritabanana]

I hope she makes it passed AA and into EMDR which is what really keeps people sober and happy. AA is the first step. My opinion from experience anyway. Folks don't have access to good mental health care even through insurance. All mine I paid out of pocket while having cadillac ups insurance. So of course AA is the only option to most.

[@scooterbob1408]

I agree. We got to hit bottom

[@springfauna1465]

@@Saritabanana Real alcoholics don't make it "passed" AA if they're serious about their sobriety. They stay with it and practice its principles for life. AA is a program of changing one's character to help them function successfully at life. Not all alcoholics have had trauma in their lives either, it's a hereditary disease.

[@mrsbutterkup3849]

I teach in a public school. Last year when I started working at this particular district, I was shocked they did NOT require a drug test to get hired. After a year of dealing with crappy parents and all that comes with teaching in a public district, I realized that if the district did drug test there would be very few teachers who would test clean. It’s a hard job dealing with the kids and their parent’s BS all day.

[@hostiletoxictomdowneyburne6469]

I honestly remember the days I was at work, completely drunk. By the grace of God, I am clean and sober nearly 4 years. Seeing this makes me so sad and hope she gets the help she needs. One day at a time.

[@KcRose]

My husband died of alcoholism. It’s a slow painful death. He didn’t get fired because he worked for his dad. He could sleep in every morning. He couldn’t get through the day without it. I feel bad for her. Greg was 45. Sometimes I have to think of funny stories and laugh. I love your sense of humor Bruce but I also love your compassion.

[@isaachayman9231]

#ripbozo

[@green_cafe]

@@isaachayman9231 Are you fucking kidding me bro

[@crowmedicine3890]

@@isaachayman9231 Isaac, it's simple. Just don't be a dick.

[@isaachayman9231]

@@green_cafe ohh you’re malding lmaooooo

[@n8an811]

​@@isaachayman9231no point in being an asshole/ troll.

[@margaretbrown5683]

As a fellow teacher (long time middle school teacher), this is heartbreaking. I feel for this woman on every level. I hope she gets the help she desperately needs.

[@heather4155]

Yes i think the job could drive a saint to drink these days.Poor women is definitely in the wrong profession 😒

[@Kimi1968ful]

Weird I just found her disgusting.

[@theraider488]

if she were any other race she would of got fired not able to resign and the comments would be crazy!! if kids were hurt would u feel bad for her still.

[@criticality2056]

@@theraider488 any backing for the race card?

[@barbaramay1866]

Stop pretending a black person would be treated differently for the same offense. This mentality has to stop because it’s stupid.

[@weedywendy4266]

as a previous functional alcoholic; home, family, career .. she HAS to keep her level high or she’ll begin to withdrawal. she probably got up at 03:00, had a few shots to level out. got ready, got to work, and maintains with a mini-bottle or three, throughout the school day. if she isn’t keeping the bal consistent.. that could lead to some interesting behavior. hopefully, this is the bottom for her & she’ll start the road to recovery.

[@jsamanthababy]

This was literally me. Mind you I’m not a teacher, but still. I’d consistently buy between 6-10 of those mini bottles at a time (sometimes every day) and I’d hide them in the zipper of my purse. I’d get over the hangover from the previous night, and when I “felt better”, cracked one open mid day through my shift and by the time I left I was already very well buzzed. Could hide it for a bit, but because I worked with my brother, he already knew my issues with it and I’m sure knew every time. I’ve been sober almost 5 months. It wasn’t that long ago but it makes me cringe thinking about it now. Your mind is completely different when you’re actively in addiction.

[@deezelfairy]

Unfortunately it wasn't her rock bottom. There is new body camera footage of her getting arrested for showing up for her court case drunk as well.

[@fernandopessoa7077]

Indeed. I’m still struggling, it’s all about maintaining a level, my heart goes out to her because I’ve been there.

[@weedywendy4266]

@@jsamanthababy hope you’re still trucking along! odaat ♥️

[@weedywendy4266]

@@fernandopessoa7077 it’s a living hell. hope you’re doing well now ♥️

[@michelebenedosso3899]

As a retired teacher… just want to mention that our “lunch hours” are about 17 minutes, btw..

[@lucketvids]

had a teacher teach our 9th grade math class. he came in drunk most days - and he would handmake all of the geometry questions - many of the lines didn't complete the angles, so their was no solution since it wasn't a finished shape. we laughed about it, but he fell over one day and knocked over the projector, smashing it pretty good. It was his last year teaching. The kids came together and basically agreed to not rat him out for it so he didn't lose his pension (and essentially ruin his retirement). I'm surprised not one kid told on him - some people just have some issues - maybe he was celebrating early... who knows.

[@LilyAmongThorns]

Although I really am appalled at what your teacher was doing, I am equally surprised by how mature you 9th grade students were to care about him about not ruining his life after school. That level of caring is rare, and probably not to be found amongst today’s 9th graders.

[@nicolepsy]

That's some pretty heartwarming, mature enabling you kids did, lol! Seriously, it most likely wouldn't have helped to rat him out anyway.

[@LilyAmongThorns]

@@nicolepsy Yeah, I don’t agree with enabling alcoholics but to ruin someone’s pension over it is downright mean and you’re right, it wouldn’t have changed him except to make him homeless…but these days you see so many stories of teens doing wicked things to teachers and parents etc that it’s heart warming to hear that they did something thoughtful and caring.

[@Whol3NothaL3v3l]

Thanks alot! You just TOLD! (😂)

[@lucketvids]

@Whol3NothaL3v3l it was twenty years ago! If he's still around I'm sure he's still enjoying his pension :😀

[@connieluke]

This is so awful! I stopped drinking almost 15 years ago. I’m really grateful. I hope this woman gets the help she needs. She is a serious alcoholic and recovery is generally harder the older you get.

[@dmatech]

If she did take a prescription benzodiazepine and also drank alcohol, that could really mess her up or even kill her. Her life could be at serious risk.

[@francesdelarue4519]

Congrats! It's been 28 years for me. But this lady brings back memory of my home economic teacher. She was so bad she would poll the seventh grade students for valium. The VP came in one time when the worst offenders were screaming and yelling . He yelled for everyone to get in their seats and teacher proceeded to attempt to get into mine!! Her seat was across the room. Behind the desk!. Hence she sat on the floor. And VP tried to figure out who did it. Noone thankfully ratted me out.

[@ashthegod5934]

Although what she did was definitely wrong and she will have to pay the price. I feel like so many people can relate to this, and have it publicized is crazy. I hope this video blows over as quickly as it went viral.

[@acameron513]

Congrats on 15 years!

[@rebajane3233]

I'm not an attorney, I'm a nurse, but my thoughts seem to always be in line with Bruce's. Love his compassion and his humor.

[@misssierra710]

I’m a doctor…… horizontal nystagmus does not necessarily mean intoxication. In Australia they don’t bother with these other tests, they just go straight for the breath test.

[@lordomacron3719]

Same here in UK any suspicion of alcohol straight to breath test. And refusal is an arrest-able offence. A UK lawyer will tell you to refuse the on site breath test and force them to take you to the Station to minimise any potential test results by increasing the amount of time it takes to obtain a sample.

[@davidoickle1778]

Good idea!

[@GinaWelsh]

As an Australian these field sobriety tests just seem like such a waste of time and very subjective. I don’t get it.

[@OldJabbaJaws]

I’ve been pulled over and just asked for the breathalyzer. I have a tbi and a bunch of hardware in my leg so I would fail every field sobriety test

[@JRoChi]

I saw the whole video yesterday and at one point the cop opened the door to do something for a second in the hall and that’s when she grabbed the cup and started to wipe it out. He caught her in the act and that’s when he got mad and decided to arrest her. It’s really telling that she didn’t want to call her husband.

[@paulafigueroa1573]

If I were there and see she doesn’t want to call her husband, that’s exactly what I’m goin to do. A cop is the person that will let you learn that your behavior is at least immoral. That’s what the cops are for.

[@corndog2835]

Any time you are in a Union and you get called into a supervisors office, you need to ask for your Union Rep, and wait until they are present before answering any questions. No matter what the problem is.

[@JackdawIsland]

“If this interview could in any way lead to disciplinary action I would like my union representative present. These are my Weingarten rights. Thank you.”

[@nexus4289]

Yeah sure, I'm so drunk I can't even think but cheers LMAO And she needed everything to cover up her obvious signs of intoxication and the evidence which was recovered from her classroom

[@carolinegrant7788]

Please never change your presenting style. You are so real - I am sick of the falseness on all forms of media. So - you swear a wee bit- so do I, and nearly everybody I know does too & the earth is still turning. Love your content.

[@sliderblackrose4287]

As a person who was in a Junior English class where the teacher was "affectionately" called Ms. Drunkley ... lots of harm can come to the kids. Crawling under her desk crying in the middle of class, throwing things at students and being so out of it that a kid got stabbed in class and she didn't notice...lots of things can go wrong. LOTS of danger can pop up.

[@s.w.d4010]

You just made this up! Where did you go to school? In the Wild West? Please tell me what happened to this “teacher” because if she didn’t notice that a child was “stabbed” that means that the child bleed out to death or they ran out the room to get help. In both cases the teacher would’ve been fired or charged.

[@mikesanders8621]

You misread the comment. They were saying IF a kid got stabbed. And this kind of behavior from teachers isn't as uncommon as parents like to think. The school district usually protects its employees to avoid bad press.

[@LouisianaCityboi]

There’s no sense of urgency because she has no idea just how real this shit is. She doesn’t believe she’s actually getting arrested. She doesn’t believe she’s actually going to have to face this.

[@carlabarrick8538]

This is exactly it. And maybe a bit of trying to get her way too i.e. go into her classroom to clean up evidence, take care of getting herself out of the building on her own and hopefully keep her job. She doesn't think everything they said will happen. Almost like she thinks if she just sits there, nothing will happen.

[@zenobia10127]

​@@carlabarrick8538 I noticed that "deer in the headlights" reaction in her as well. Also in her impaired condition (and frankly in panic mode), I don't think she realized how much precious time she frittered away by not making a decision on who to call to pick her up.

[@Yikkoofficial]

Huh? It seems like she’s obviously panicking because she DOES know how severe this is. lol

[@LouisianaCityboi]

@@Yikkoofficial Not until the handcuffs are actually on her. She didn’t take any of this seriously until she was actually arrested and physically in handcuffs. That’s when she panicked.

[@Franky566]

@@LouisianaCityboi what crime did she actualy commit? public intoxication?

[@kristin3872]

My theories as to why she won't leave the building are as follows: 1. She's hoping to be given the opportunity to leave the room in order to go hide something else. 2. The benzo and alcohol combination she's currently under has drastically impaired her ability to process what's happening and her perception of time. 3. The school is her safe place and so she is staying as long as possible maybe hoping to change someone's mind in some way shape form. 4. Her addiction has resulted in a fragmented marriage and this situation would be the end of said marriage.

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

I totally agree. She’s desperately hoping she can get away with not telling her husband. Her mind is clearly racing trying to think of a story she can use to explain why she is home early and not going to work tomorrow

[@patricia1333]

All are entirely plausible. And her insistence about going back to the classroom while the kids were there shows how utterly impaired she is. You don’t crawl to your safe space where there are little kiddos when you are smashed.

[@eddies6669]

O come on you haters! It was just a zippy ! Ppl have down times! The party was good, the chat was good, kept up like a soldier ! And still ... still she showed up to do her dutty! Showing character and sense responsability ! How about that argument! Take that deffence Mr officer! ❤

[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

...there is no fragmented marriage...he is a drunkard also...did you not hear her say...we drink a box...well a half a box allegedly...his half and her half...which does not eliminate the possibility of multiple boxes...she is a liar and a drunkard... both unclean spirits abiding within her...when dealing with a liar...one can only listen and pray the Holy God reveals the truth... remember this...a liar is a liar...a deceiver...

[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

​@@clareshaughnessy2745...the husband knows because he is a drunk also and at work drunk too which is why she will not call him...I drink wine...we drink the box... well half a box...

[@greg6924]

The officer and school administrator have the patience of a Saint.

[@sandrafunny957]

A funny lawyer who cusses and watches Trailer Park Boys? LOVE IT!

[@Firestorm381]

She wasn’t just drunk at school, she was about to drive home, through a school zone, and to her home which didn’t sound like it was in the same place as the school ( I’m from the uk so I don’t know for sure) there would be other kids coming out of school, different schools along the route so children along the pavements ( sidewalks). She put lots of children, teens and adults at risk. By the very fact she didn’t get out of there as quickly as possible, make up her mind about a friend, husband or Uber collecting her before she got arrested, showed her inability to make quick, concise safe decisions. Very sad, I have a friend who is an alcoholic, clean 20 years, he sees now what he was like then, but couldn’t see it at the time. I hope she gets help, I hope people are kind to her even if they truthful in their opinions, I hope she takes responsibility for her actions and seeks help.

[@NathanLipetz]

She also probably drove to school drunk.

[@rueben44]

She wasn't about to drive home they still had hours left at school. Not making excuses because she was wrong. I just hate how people are so self righteous when they know if we saw their lives, at all times, we would have cause to call them to the floor.

[@DebiQ1830]

​@@rueben44... it was 3:30 in the afternoon, and school was over. She was about to drive home.

[@MarkT1700]

​​@@rueben44This started at 3:30pm. School was already over. There were kids still there probably for after school activities.

[@onurbole7921]

I wouldn't drive when drunk, and I'm not talking about pissed drunk but I've had a glass of wine or two before going on a date, a job interview, MA thesis defense, first couple days at work when anxiety kicked in (worked as a hotel receptionist before), and also my first week at college when I first started teaching. I'm not an alcoholic, I drink maybe a couple times a year, and people couldn't tell I was drunk when I had some drinks to loosen up a bit. Not saying it's the best thing to do, later in my life I learned to cope with stress and face the situation better without it. But in this comment section people speak as if it is a heinous crime. Haven't watched the video yet, maybe this woman did something unacceptable, but people are acting so morally uptight and puritanic here.

[@lisalarsen2384]

That administration was honestly so kind and patient, I thought getting drunk at school would be a felony or something, I was shocked they didn’t arrest her and was gunna let her go. She caused this

[@zapazap]

Drinking is against policy in many circumstances, and can be a firrable offense, but it is usually illegal only when operating certain machinery. But the rent-a-cop was an assholish prick

[@blackdandelion5549]

I agree and she will simply going to lose her job there. Maybe she could go on her husband's insurance while she got the help she needed and once sober could return to teaching as they didn't directly say children were harmed or they were going to take away her teaching license. She was only getting fired. She still had opportunity to get clean and sober. Much worse things could have happened.

[@avgeekviolinist]

It is probably within the school's discretion (or the officer's) whether to charge it, but I do think being drunk as a classroom teacher could be prosecuted as child endangerment--since you would be impairing your own faculties necessary to ensure the children's safety. And it seems that in most states, that is a felony.

[@bluev7427]

Don’t disagree with anything said here but since she said she has a problem they may have trouble with the union cuz she could be considered to have a medical condition (ie. alcoholism). I don’t make these rules but firing someone for a disability can get an Employer in trouble.

[@Hollis_has_questions]

@@bluev7427That's what I was thinking. She said she was seeing someone about her problem, so firing her could be a bad move for her employer. IF SHE'S TELLING THE TRUTH. But if she's lying, which she does often in this video (false in one, false in all), that could absolve her employer, who would be justified in not believing her.

[@michelec4526]

The time stamp is in the top left corner. This was after school, during dismissal. When she was being walked out it was a little after 4pm, all the students were gone. To blow a .24 at 3:30 in the afternoon, she was obviously drinking during the school day. Also as a teacher I’ve had to sign morality clauses in every contract I’ve signed throughout my career. She knew this was against every rule and I seriously doubt she will be defended by the union.

[@kylaia3155]

7:04 "Oh I'm sorry, that was our bs meter and it's going off" 😄

[@malady3731]

The post Alaskan trip beard is phenomenal!! So relieved you’re back to review this tragic and horrible teacher vid. I really hope this lady gets the help she needs, it’s very apparent this has been a long term coping mechanism. Grown up around alcoholics all my life, and to think of how many kids who’ve probably had to deal with her like this is so sad.

[@corrinabanks3567]

I've never been crazy about beards... but close well groomed beards can definitely enhance a man's face. Bruce looks quite handsome with the beard I personally think he should keep it!

[@HeyCutie90]

@@corrinabanks3567Same!

[@donigoodwin3580]

It's amazing

[@joquail000]

Yes to the beard, it looks great!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

It's a manly beard.

[@lazydaisy2292]

As a mother this makes me angry but as a human I feel bad for her struggles. My ex-husband was an alcoholic. He wouldn't drink at work for the longest time and would come home with the shakes and very sick but eventually he couldn't wait until after work. He was a welder and would drink at work and ware his helmet so no one would smell it on his breath. Needless to say he eventually lost his job, I left him and he ended up living on the streets. He's now sober after attending at least six rehabs and several hospitalizations, one time being put on life support. He's made allot of progress but I'm surprised he's still alive, it was so bad. It's a horrible way to live.

[@AngelaMerici12]

I don't feel bad for addicts. They are selfish, irresponsible, unreliable. Do you think if you were still married with your ex he would've looked for help? No. He was living on the streets when he finally decided to get help. Not because of his family or anything but because he didn't want to live on the streets anymore. Same with this woman. She wanted to keep working with those kids 😂! She couldn't stop drinking to keep her job but wants a second chance. Let's not talk about them driving and risking other's lives... Come on!!!

[@ms.sherlock]

​@@AngelaMerici12agree addicts Don't stop generally until they hit absolute rock bottom. Most of my family except me are alcoholics so I know

[@SFVGIRL]

​@AngelaMerici12 I understand your anger at addicts. I sincerely do. I am a recovered alcoholic of 15 years. It's a horrible disease, and unfortunately a lot of us end up believing we can't stop. We aren't worth it, our lives sucked anyway, etc. We sometimes really don't give a shit. A lot of us do. We notoriously have Jekel & Hyde personalities. People like my self cared about the crap I put people through. I hated what I would do! God.. It took me about 8 years sober to even truly forgive myself. Others forgave me pretty quickly, and surprisingly. I feel like most people about this woman. She's pretty unlikable right now. I hope you will find a little forgiveness? Sometimes people wake up, and change. It takes a lot of courage. Most of us become pretty likable and trustworthy again. I made it to 58. ❤

[@sjonnyf2229]

@@AngelaMerici12 i did the same thinking as you to convert pain into anger. There’s a lot more than “selfishness” when it comes to alcoholics. Most alcoholics drink because they have a lot of pain or/and ptsd. They’re mentally fucked.

[@mireilleyost]

​@SFVgirl congratulations!! I've studied addiction as my hope it's to become a counselor one day. I wish more people would understand how complex addiction is. Thank for sharing your story and for explaining it the way you did ❤ . Keep up the good work!

[@el676]

As hard as it is, the reality is that arresting her like that will probably help her in the long term as she’ll never want to go through that again and may help her quit.

[@miskats]

The fact that she's so ashamed and scared to call her husband makes me think there's more going on at home, because why else would it be such a tough decision between calling him and going to jail :(

[@gabehayes1833]

She may be a battered wife.

[@vincevoyeur]

Maybe he told her not to screw up anymore or he is leaving

[@miskats]

@@vincevoyeur could also be true!!

[@pennyforyourthots]

It's possible, although at least in my experience with my father it could also just be shame. At least to me, it seems as if functional alcoholics care a lot about being discovered because it's part of how they rationalize their illness. If nobody knows they're an alcoholic, then they don't have to acknowledge it. It's part of why she denies it so hard, it's not just that she would lose her job, it's that she would be exposed. That being said, the reasons for alcoholism are as variable as alcoholics.

[@electricheartpony]

I think it's more related to shame than anything else. I do not believe she's battered. For most alcoholics, it's the stress that the SO will find out about their continous misbehaving that leads to this type of hesitation.

[@daru_klas]

The principal was very professional. He was much nicer than he could have been.

[@whateverchannel22]

That is the superintendent. The woman is the principal.

[@trippcory]

I think they had a good relationship so he really wanted to give her a chance to come clean and admit she made a horrible decision. But since she lied the entire time and tried to cover the evidence, it was clear she wasn’t remorseful of her actions and this couldn’t be trusted with a second chance

[@shaquillemcgonigle1898]

YES it is that hard of a decision. I overdosed on heroin and nearly died. When I woke up the hospital wanted to contact my mom and I refused to let them. I checked out ama and got a cab home before my mom woke up. I was so embarrassed. My mom knew I was an addict but I was still so ashamed I couldn’t let her see me like that. I remember them saying “don’t you think she would just be happy you’re alive?” Well of course but I had so much shame already. I used for another month and then finally got sober and have been sober ever since.

[@sherremullins3354]

That's wonderful you got sober! I know it's not easy at all.

[@daniburke9452]

Hope you're sober now

[@shaquillemcgonigle1898]

@@daniburke9452 sure am. 3 years on August 1.

[@kasey9067]

I had a heroin addiction for years too. I had an OD at home & when I came to I was on my bathroom floor, covered in puke and just got a dose of Narcan. I wasn't happy they saved my life, I was PISSED they blew my high. Pure insanity, Im happy you're clean now and I'm clean 18 years too. ❤️

[@mharris5047]

I am a recovering alcoholic. I quit drinking in 2006. I believe that addicts need to find their bottom and reach it before they will be willing to quit alcohol or other addicting drugs. Mine was family problems, puking all of the time, stomach problems and needing to drink all day to feel "normal". Sometimes an intervention can be done to raise the bottom artificially but that only works if the addict doesn't have the means to care for him/herself. Interventions don't usually work on millionaires with a five or six figure net monthly income.

[@blanewilliams5960]

I love that you know and included the clip of Jim Lahey(John Dunsworth) from Trailer Park Boys. One of the best and funniest "drunk" actors ever! I really hope this lady gets some help as she seems to have a serious alcohol problem. Appreciate what you do and love the channel, thanks!

[@Meat_Testicles]

I recently beat a DUI, but had to blow once a week per conditions of release... I once drove to work after blowing 0.45 at 7 am - needless to say, I'm somehow still alive

[@retikulum]

My brother died last year from his alcohol addiction. He was 34. So please guys, everybody who's struggling with it: get help! You can't get out of it by yourself. It doesn't work if you try it alone.

[@funnydogreal]

to be honest i'm feeling like the alcohol industry wants people to be addicted

[@KoolT]

I'm old but I have seen AA helps a lot of people

[@Qbgarden]

Everyones different but they/we need all the help we can get.

[@antpol1029]

Doing it alone was a the only thing that worked for me. If you're an introverted/ anxious type it might be better to go cold turkey and alone.

[@AmethystEyes]

Please read if you want to hear from a fellow teacher: I feel sympathy for her and her struggle. But I refuse to make excuses for her and what she did. I am a teacher and this position is not something I and my colleagues take lightly. Parents trust us to protect their children from the moment they step into our classroom to the moment they leave it. My colleagues and I have all agreed that if it ever came down to it, we would give up our lives to protect our students, our kids. (Which it appears more likely to happen than we would to think). It’s an honor, and a responsibility. Edit: To those correcting my grammar, I wrote this at quickly at 2 AM and didn’t read it over.

[@MinaOmega]

I hope it is never so, that the only thing between a threat and the children is you. But if so, I'm heartened to read this from a teacher.

[@kelammo]

Why choose a job that requires benzos to function & where you have to be 3x legal limit AT SCHOOL to teach? I appreciate her battle woth addiction. But this isn’t someone who is seeking help- she just wants to escape the situation and keep on driving & teaching while loaded! Have you ever taken a Xanax or clonazepam and drank one drink? You’ll be BLITZED. Dangerous & irresponsible. She should be banned from working with kids.

[@lovefool.99]

Thank you for saying that. I would be furious to find out my child’s teacher was drunk or drinking on the job even once. And clearly this wasn’t a one time incident- she just finally got caught. I hope she gets help finally and this was the rock bottom she needed to change her life before she hurts herself or worse someone else with her choices

[@raymondlin8728]

I'm drinking now. Big deal. Liquor stores are all open now. Why wait till night

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Teachers are just a set of strangers the State forces us to place our children with. Children should cared for by their parents, but traditional family structures and values have been so degraded that we now expect strangers to raise our children on our behalf. And if a family dares to take on the responsibility of educating their children at home, they are looked down upon.

[@donwon7592]

If I had to deal with other peoples brats all day I’d be drinking too

[@anonymous92126]

The way it puts children at risk is 1. Impulse control in stressful situations and 2. Response capability in emergency situations. Those are reasons enough. Not to mention her capability as a teacher in general, being drunk would affect your performance.

[@David-nx2vm]

I’m retired military law enforcement and was a breathalyzer operator in the state of Indiana. During lab time at breathalyzer school and in the field, we learned that people are way different in how alcohol affects their speech, balance, mannerisms, etc. She was an extreme example that proves the point. Btw, the .015%/hour metabolization rate out of the blood is a constant regardless of body size, gender, ethnicity or how much alcohol was consumed. We would normally run two tests 30 minutes apart and use the .015%/hour calculation to extrapolate back to the time of the traffic stop to determine BAC at the time of the stop. If it indicated they were below the legal limit at the time of the stop, we would release the driver to a responsible adult. If they were a service member, that would be someone in their leadership and you could bet they would be sent to alcohol treatment. This was tough to watch, but I hope this incident is a catalyst for her to get help.

[@paulafigueroa1573]

Absolutely I agree with you a 💯

[@donpayton737]

Wonder if she had a swig or two before she went to that meeting

[@nornuts]

Also being a functioning alcoholic explains why she could blow as high as she did while not seeming as drunk as you would expect someone with a 0.24% bac to be

[@pooryorick831]

Yes. I do feel bad for the woman. She's not bad, she's sick. I hope she gets the treatment she needs. Hopefully this is her bottom and she doesn't have to sink further. If she goes to rehab perhaps she can come back. She would need conditions set like mandatory random testing, but I hope this doesn't cost her her career.

[@eclipsez0r]

Noway it dissipates at .015% per hour that's way too conservative

[@seanosull2884]

There was a teacher in my school who was often drunk, it was common knowledge that he was an alcoholic. We were allowed to leave the school during lunch break (very common here in small towns in Ireland) and we would see him at the pub having a few pints before he went back to the school. His wife and daughter had been killed in a car crash like a decade prior so it was excused. He should have gotten help. But I don't know if having 'cops' come in, would have helped anyone. It seems like cops in America are often left to do the work that would be better fitted for a mental health team.

[@papifuego5273]

Yeah in America it's not about fixing the problem it's about locking the problem up and forgetting about it would cost too much money to actually do some good

[@colleenrn2712]

I absolutely ❤this channel!! Well done, entertaining, and informative!

[@laceywhite4380]

The danger is …. Unlike the other teacher who was under the limit, she’s triple the legal limit and so, what if there was a school shooting? Do we believe she could respond in an appropriate and timely fashion to protect those children? Not okay.

[@chanchanko4633]

I’m loving the comments and how empathetic everyone is. While keeping her accountable for her actions, everyone kind of gets that addiction is real and a sad experience.

[@gengraded]

Unfortunately it is a tale most people can relate to in one way or another. We tend to know someone directly or have our own struggles.

[@MrsEJV]

I can’t move beyond her driving to school drunk and planning on driving home, especially at an hour kids are everywhere.

[@douglasiles2024]

@@MrsEJV Same. I wonder if she would have been given the same amount of sympathy if she had killed someone while driving to school drunk. She definitely wouldn't get it from me. She really doesn't get any sympathy from me now, to be honest.

[@Dan_Capone]

@@douglasiles2024 Well of course not, because at that point she would've killed someone, unlike the presented scenario where she's just drunk.

[@douglasiles2024]

@Dan_Capone When you've tagged & bagged numerous people killed by drunk drivers; when you've buried coworkers killed by drunk drivers, you have no sympathy for someone that drives drunk, even if they didn't get into an accident.

[@utube6239]

She was afraid people would see her being handcuffed and led out of school by police...now she is all over the internet.

[@audramuth4147]

Yeah. Imagine how dehumanizing that was for her . Show some freakin empathy

[@brianawaters2852]

@@audramuth4147If she would’ve have been a responsible adult and confessed to her crimes instead of acting like a LITERAL CHILD there wouldn’t even be a video to begin with

[@coryvallad7578]

well maybe she should have just called someone and called it a day......@@audramuth4147

[@beer1403]

@@audramuth4147and yet u watched the video. Don’t climb the high horse.

[@lisahaus3496]

One thing I could think of on how the kids could be in danger with her drinking at school is what if there was an emergency, a fire or active shooter? She’s responsible to protect the children and if she’s drunk, wouldn’t be in the right state of mind to really keep them as safe as if she were sober.

[@erickanew]

Lol "hey kids, this is what it's like to get arrested"

[@kenobeanz5834]

I think another factor in her composure was adrenaline from being caught. I was very intoxicated once and then a huge bar fight broke out near me and I was stone cold sober instantly. There’s so much frustration and empathy I have for addicts. It’s such a horrific disease.

[@bboyfocus12]

facts, i was hammered didnt realize at first someone was luring me down alleys, some guy went from friendly to predator and i sobered immediately nd made quick decisions to gtfo

[@MikeB12800]

Cocaine also sobers you up real quick. Nowadays it’s not worth it, probably get Fentanyl

[@nosegoogl7515]

This actually makes sense. I noticed after reading this that the adrenaline seems to run out after a while and she seems a lot more drunk than in the beginning of the video

[@BirdGang6]

Just watched this the other day, as a former teacher I get the stress and anxiety but to be so drunk you’re 3 times the limit and drinking in class is unacceptable. The fact that they gave her the opportunity to get picked up after school to avoid the embarrassment of being walked out in front of the students and she talked herself into an arrest and multiple charges is maddening to me. She clearly needs a lot of help and I wish her the best!

[@isaachayman9231]

I hope they publicly shame her

[@danjones5482]

​@@isaachayman9231Breaking someone down doesn't help them get better. I'm not saying what she did wasn't shameful but alcoholism/drug addiction often stems from certain psychological issues or trauma. That being said, she should never be allowed to teach again.

[@BirdGang6]

@@danjones5482exactly what you said!

[@itsmeais1736]

​@@danjones5482hes being a huge lame troll all over the comments just ignore him. he's probably around 13-14 and daddy was an alcoholic.

[@niteal1255]

As a person on the medical receiving end, we often had many addicted teachers as clients. Stress is real.

[@AboveAverageGamer1]

"Lady, make a run for it!"😂😂😂 Bruce, you're one cheeky guy, i've been binge watching your content for the last couple days on my downtime, you are hilarious! And all because our favorite content creator Mr. M. Rivers knows how to line you up for content gold! Keep it up, guys!

[@biff0101]

Love your commentary Bruce and your wise cracks when needed!

[@debibarber5863]

It was painful to watch. It is not pleasant to see someone throw their whole professional life away like this- especially someone of an age where it will be even more difficult to rebuild. Should she be allowed to teach? No. Should we delight in her shame and anguish? Also no. Bruce, your take in this was spot on. I was also shouting ‘get a bloody Uber!’ A difficult watch.

[@LibraInSeattle]

My sister died from alcoholism related complications a year ago this past Thanksgiving. She had 20 years of sobriety and then she relapsed. The alcohol took her out within a year. The 20 years she had stopped drinking, the disease just sat patiently waiting and she picked up right where she left off. She hid it from us. We didn’t know until she was in a coma. I have 15 years of recovery from RX drug addiction. My sister was a big part of why I got into AA meetings even though I didn’t drink. I prefer them to NA meetings. I don’t take my recovery for granted. I saw this video the other day and it makes me sad, but it also made me mad. The way she acted when she refused to allow them to call someone. I began to wonder if there was more than just a functioning alcoholic going on here. She was acting childish like my mom did when she had early onset dementia. It could be she’s just drunk too. I’m not around people who drink alcohol much anymore.

[@StanStacks]

I’m guessing she didn’t want to call her husband because 1. He has already had enough and told her to stop drinking or he will divorce her or 2. He could be abusive and she is scared to death of what now will happen to her

[@karencampbell2410]

Jeepers! I have twenty seven years of sobriety. I need to hear your sad story so that I stay sober.

[@TheMadsVolta]

I’m so sorry for your loss, and so proud of you for your recovery!!

[@lavondag1]

@@StanStacks or 3. He's the superintendent of another school district and there's the huge embarrassment factor. That's the reason ultimately

[@eileen4175]

So sorry

[@Heather-Kayrug]

Ill be honest..as a recovered drug addict n alcoholic..alcohol was THE hardest! Your words at one point had me in tears! Everyday is a struggle. My kids and videos like this keep me strong.❤

[@jorbykleinfeldt5486]

Should’ve charged her with tampering with evidence and make sure he got whatever she wiped it out with

[@catscatsca]

Sometimes, in an addict's mind, it's scarier to get help and get sober than it is to ruin your entire life. Sometimes it's scarier to face things head-on than to let things spiral, even knowing your mistakes will come out in the end. It's just so fucked how addiction warps your perspective, your priorities and your integrity. Really sad to see.

[@humanmerelybeing1966]

This was my experience. For me, the fear of seeking help, admitting to my lies, and dealing with all the shame was scarier than continuing the addiction and the dangers associated with it. I'm fortunate that my partner was extremely supportive and, most importantly, didn't make me feel judged. It's extremely difficult to deal with addiction without support, and I really feel for this woman.

[@TheBoogerJames]

Jail is the worst place to get sober. Promoting the idea of sending someone to jail to make them get sober is dangerous.

[@catscatsca]

@@TheBoogerJames I agree, all I meant was if you always have access and can get high/drunk, you might not ever be able to clearly see what's really happening. I don't think addicts should be sent to jail to get them sober, it worked for me but for most people it doesn't. I meant that in jail, or a hospital, or a mental health institution, addicts can't physically and/or mentally run away from whatever brought them there.

[@MrSqurk]

⁠@@TheBoogerJamestotally agree. Loads of the heroin addicts around my area started using it inside jail.

[@user-ii2uh1xq7b]

@@TheBoogerJames definitely a hospital or medical environment you can die from alcohol withdrawal.

[@SavageSumner]

As someone who grew up with alcoholic parents, school was a safe place where I felt safe. If I came to school and my teacher was also abusing alcohol, it would have significantly affected me. I hope she gets help, but I also hope none of the kids noticed/were affected

[@veronicababy7959]

I had the same experience. Kids are very smart. I hope they weren’t negatively impacted.

[@apollonia-ava]

@@veronicababy7959yes me too, two alcoholic gutter drunk parents and school was my shelter. I can’t imagine my life if I’d had a chaotic school life as well ….

[@veronicababy7959]

❤️

[@amandamooreVA]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@FriskyKarma]

Oh girl same on the parents, That should be a safe space. My bro is a functional addict and I can barely tell when he is on something and I know him better than 99%. I’m guessing this lady was functional alcoholic and just took it too far one day cause she can’t go without. It’s all tragic. The teacher needs help (hopefully she gets it) but she also endangered kids and nope…..find a new career path.

[@allenfitzpatrick8485]

It's not just the teachers, I lived across the road from a primary school. The police showed up one afternoon and started breathalysing the mothers who arrived to pick up their kids.. 50 pc went to the watch house in handcuffs. Full Karen meltdown

[@jaxscales6158]

I’ve seen the body cam footage already and I loved hearing what you had to say about it (and the humor you put in)

[@normantor]

I was a hairs breath away from losing my job due to alcohol abuse. It took me being locked out of work for 2 weeks being internally investigated and realizing that I was going to lose my house, wife and job to finally seek treatment. It took years and it was not easy, but I finally got to a place where alcohol is not calling the shots. It is not easy but seeking help is the way. It is just how small your world gets when all you think about it that drink on the way home. You life becomes what you do besides drinking.

[@Hollis_has_questions]

Getting to a place where [drug of choice] is not calling the shots. She is clearly not there, hasn't even started trying. She desperately doesn't want to call her husband, most likely because HE DOESN'T KNOW ...YET. Maybe he's already giving her that "one last chance" and she's scared that, well, it's all over now.

[@jesnemo2677]

But you did it and you’re doing it and that’s more than a lot of people can say. Sadly you’re right that it’s a whole process and we lose so much before making those changes for ourselves and loved ones. Stay committed and enjoy what you’ve gotten back xx this video hit because I was that train wreck too and just hope this woman sees she needs to get help and doesn’t spiral more.

[@sommerhoover2010]

My mom’s been a teacher for over 40 years (public school teacher for 30+ years). She doesn’t drink but honestly, I don’t know how she does it. After some of the stories I’ve heard from her and other teachers, I’d probably be slipping Tito’s in my coffee and every other drink throughout the day just to deal with the BS they have to put up with. I swear, the good teachers out there that actually care 100% aren’t paid enough for the crap they deal with on a daily basis. Can you imagine going to your corporate job and and paying to make copies or paying for supplies out of your own pocket bc there’s a limit on the amount of copy paper you can use??? Meanwhile, there’s a room somewhere in the school full of overpriced textbooks that the school doesn’t even use. All of this goes on and some morons that have never even taught kids or spent time in a classroom are getting paid big money to come up with BS curriculum and teaching strategies that you have to follow that are completely worthless, while you watch kids fall further and further behind? It’s the definition of insanity. I’m surprised all teachers aren’t alcoholics at this point.

[@deerinheadlights100]

Get another job then.

[@EmilyBltz]

Teachers are so underpaid it truly is a travesty. I love to see successful people go back and thank those teachers who had the chance /time to make an impact. Good teachers deserve good pay.

[@Naptosis]

Considering how *essential* teachers are to society, and the stress they have to go through without proper support, they are obscenely underpaid and under-respected.

[@Beach-girl104]

Numerous professions are Stressful and under paid..Daycare Teachers, Lawyers, Cops, Healthcare Employees, Doctors, Special needs employees, Judges, Servers, etc.. I have 4 teachers in my family among numerous law enforcement officers and healthcare employees. They All hv Very Stressful jobs. Especially law enforcement, you never know when or if your coming home! My parents retired frm Law Enforcement & I hv worked in LE for over 14 years, among several other family members. However, we chose the underpaid dangerous profession.

[@sharonwilson8208]

Or banning books, some classics. I'm proud to say my daughter has read them all before she was 14!😊

[@mike902]

This reminds me of my first experience with an actual alcholic. I was working at a call center and had a floor manager that I really liked and got along with due to a shared love of punk, metal and similar tastes in books and movies. He was also not an asshole about his job in regards to pushing people in regards to targets or docking people for little things that made them lose bonuses. He was also an all day drinker. There was one only one guy in our department who had a car. He was a very nice and meek young guy from India who desperately wanted fit in. This manager ended up manipulating the kid into doing daily OJ and vodka runs for him. I worked there for a little over a year and just towards the end of my time there our team lead ended up catching on and he got fired, which sucked for the employees because the guy who replaced him was a complete asshole. The kind of manager that would nitpick when doing call monitoring and seemed to enjoy docking his employees in the call monitoring process. Thankfully the story has a happy ending, my former manager used that as a wake up call. He got sober and has been so for 12 years nows. If youre struggling with any sort of substance abuse problem know that recovery is possible.

[@stephanieyonkee7788]

7:06 "Oh I'm sorry, that was our bullshit meter and it's going off" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was EPIC Bruce!!

[@MK-zf2sz]

Never consent to anything, never talk without your lawyer if you're suspected of anything even adjacent to a crime. They can take it with a warrant or not at all.

[@joeanb.6554]

I can’t really reply to such a ridiculous response . You obviously don’t have the capability to think about the children !

[@kevinknight470]

Yep, I agree. I call it knowing your rights and applying those rights.😃

[@hadenanderson563]

Those "rights" may be different when you on committing acts on a public school campus.

[@nomeinthecottage4767]

She didn’t have a choice. At all.

[@NathanLipetz]

@@hadenanderson563they aren’t, but she’d probably get fired instantly if she refused to talk

[@nicolepsy]

Thank you Bruce, for mentioning that a person can die from withdrawals. It astounds me that this isn't common knowledge and should be taught in schools. I had no idea when, towards the end of my drinking 'career' , I had to abstain while on a trip for several days. On day 3, I had a grand mol seizure. Fortunately, I was in the right place at the right time and received immediate medical care. After running what seemed to be every test known to man and finding no cause, I finally said to the doctor "I'm a raging alcoholic and havent had a drink in a few days". I don't know what possessed me to share that, but that explained it. PLEASE don't go cold turkey and try to detox on your own. No matter if you're a binge drinker or a round the clock drinker, just be honest with your dr about absolutely everything and they will help. Dying is worse than embarrassment. You don't necessarily have to check into a hospital; depending on your circumstances, your Dr should be able to give you a prescription for home detox. Welcome home, Bruce and congrats on 1 million ‼️🎉

[@monsoonBloom]

And so can all the drivers and pedestrians die from her actions. More die from drunk actions than withdrawls. She is sickening and all addicts should get zero empathy, sympathy or light sentences. They make their decisions time and again. Selfishness

[@aimeecampbell3703]

Congratulations on your sobriety! When a patient comes into the hospital, we pretty much keep them comatose to help with the withdrawal to prevent seizures like yours from happening. That's how dangerous it can be.

[@lucyterrier7905]

Taught in schools that one can die from withdrawal from alcohol? No. That's a parent's job! Leys stick to math, reading & science. Those are no longer taught enough. Dumb kids graduating unable to read or tell time on an analog clock.

[@johnl5350]

Graham Chapman had the same thing happen while filming Monthy Pyrhon and the Holy Grail. Similar circumstances being away from civilization and alcohol to stabilize him. As far as the employer, wouldn't she have needed to go to them with the problem first? Not that they shouldn't, or maybe wouldn't give her the opportunity.

[@slaternapier1640]

@@monsoonBloom empathy should be had for those who are getting their lives together, or asking for help to do that. I don't see where she said to pardon people of their consequences... My mom's a raging drunk, she would die going cold turkey. If she did anything that caused others harm, or otherwise generally illegal, hit her with the book. If she finally asks for help? Imma do what I can to get her into a detox/rehab.

[@liza9560]

This woman was given so much time & patience. She totally became drunker as the interviewer wore on, in spite of her tenacious tolerance. She’s so rattled she can’t call an Lyft. So much time and patience, and all she did was stutter and whine. And yes…it had to be like, “Not another year, lady.” I don’t have much empathy for her… Except, I can’t imagine what it’s like being globally ridiculed and judged. What made made you so mad at me? Ugggh.

[@bryanburnap4537]

I'm an addict !! I get it ! I lost a job 10 years ago as a counselor cause I couldn't get clean and they knew it and called me into an office just like this minus the cop. What bugs me about this women is she tried weaseling her way out of this from the start !! She just kept on playing games with her employer and the police !! She lied over and over again and when your in these spots your best bet is too just come clean " yes I was drinking at work and I really need some help " I'm dealing with alot of personal things and I've tried to stop but I can't do it on my own " Boom there you go !!! It's that simple!! The cop isn't gonna bust your balls and though you will lose your job maybe your employer can help you get set up with some support. But the way she just kept on trying to weasel her way out was enough for me. She seemed more upset that she got caught more than anything else

[@kindsprit4039]

What is amazing to me is no one ever addresses that she’s been MIXING drugs with her alcohol !

[@kasey9067]

RIGHT?!?? I thought the same thing! For god sake she admitted to taking at least 2.

[@griffinq8003]

Shes probably got a script, but didnt actually take the meds. She was just using a script that she probably actually has as a cover up for why she was acting weird.

[@Qbgarden]

Its not really surprising and very common. Like saying an addict also has underlying mental disorder. Which is also common and maybe what meds are for

[@linzymarie7]

She’s obviously in a lot of pain. Try empathy instead of judgment

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@linzymarie7 She drove drunk, through a school zone and then decided to teach kids while drunk.

[@YesterdayJam]

“That was from yesterday.” It was also a crime to drink at school yesterday. It’s hard to watch someone with addiction fall so far, and then do such mental gymnastics to justify it. This is probably rock bottom for this woman and I hope she can get some help now.

[@llareia]

Since this was on the first day of school, I think she was trying to say that it was "just" on a day the kids weren't there. Doesn't really help much, and doesn't change the fact that she was .24 at 3:30pm when she had been in the class with kids. I don't believe her, but I get where her lie was going.

[@veronicababy7959]

Perfectly stated. That’s exactly what she was thinking.

[@nathanallen1703]

Its not a crime. She just took it too far.

[@zapazap]

@@llareia Remember friends: Even if there was school yesterday, "That's from yesterday" in reference to a glass that had alcohol from yesterday does not mean it was drunk in school yesterday To claim that it does is stupid at best, and assholish at worst. Don't be an asshole friends. Cheers!

[@zapazap]

It is a fireable offense. I don't know in what state it is a crime. Can you advise? Cheers!

[@Roguewarrior37]

What if a situation arised like an active shooter, would she have the foresight to do what is needed as far as locking the door, putting the kids in the corner out of sight from the door, moving them in an orderly manner to the exit in the case of a fire? See if shes that drunk, she will be more inclined to worry about herself than do selfless service to others.

[@2snowgirl520]

When they ask you to come in and sit down and there is a cop there, my heart would be pounding and my legs would turn to water.

[@LysanderSpooner-zl5vm]

Despite the horrible situation… Bruce’s comedic prowess was on full display in this episode.

[@marysketch4772]

Was it? I couldn't watch because it bothers me this woman's problems are being broadcast all over social media. I'm glad he was funny.

[@ceejaypearson8651]

"Oh, I'm sorry. That was our Bullshit Meter and it's going off." This, right here, is what I came for. Thank you, Bruce.

[@flyoverurbangarden4315]

And when he looked at the camera and said "That's some self snitching there"

[@317lisaann]

I just found your channel and I'm binge watching!! And I'm laughing so hard 🤣🤣 Thanks for teaching while not taking it all so seriously 🙌

[@LeauxLyfe]

Thank you for this 😢❤

[@ABirdWoman]

As the daughter of an alcoholic I can tell you how they manage to drive and function is amazing… can’t tell you how many times I poured alcohol down the drain in hopes things would change. At least she wasn’t a teacher, but dare not imagine how many times she drove me and my sisters and brothers around in that state! And I’m guessing her husband is on his last nerve about this behavior…

[@MaryJane-qm3ld]

I think her husband has had enough. Just by her reaction when they wanted to call him tells me a lot.

[@zubetp]

i feel absolutely horrible for the children of alcoholics. they're completely helpless. your only option was to put up or shut up and wait to be victimized.

[@karensimons6313]

@@j.z.j.1559 So sorry, but it is same in my family. We just lost a daughter at age 60. Terrible disease.

[@conservativebarbiedoll589]

My late ex husband was an alcoholic. I came home from work once to find him passed out and our 2 year old daughter roaming around the house. Thank god she was ok! I tried so hard but us leaving made him go off the deep end. 9 years later I found him sober, and he created a relationship with our daughter that lasted 5 years before he died of esophageal cancer this past January. He told us he was doing better, but his sister told me the truth on Christmas Day. I had enough time to forgive him. It’s never too late to get your life on track until it is.

[@SR-ro4xc]

You have no comments to my surprise. And I just wanted to ask how you are managing now. Condolences to you and your daughter. I hope things get better for y'all in future.

[@jamesnewman8011]

I am an alcoholic. Been sober 6 years now. My ex-wife left me and I went off the deep end. The years after are blurry and full of pain and running from my existence with alcohol. It took her leaving and me going off the deep end to finally find the proper desperation to quit. I hope some day she can offer me forgiveness, but I don't blame her if she doesn't and honestly, I may not deserve it, even at my best. God (as I understand) and I have forgiven me, and I require nothing of other people to stay the course.

[@blackdandelion5549]

My ex was an alcoholic and user of other substances. I remember the exact moment I had enough. I woke up from being sick and the bathroom had feces in it bc he drank until he crapped himself while he was watching the kids. I walked past the bathroom and saw two full 1.75L bottle of an alcohol I don't even like and had not even known existed completely empty sitting on the washing machine. I asked what happened. He told me that I CRAPPED HIS PANTS, drank two entire bottles of liquor I didn't like or know existed, took a shower after doing a poor job cleaning up the bathroom after crapping his pants, magically dried myself off including my long hair, and crawled back into bed to rest, and I didn't remember it because of the alcohol. At that point I knew he had no accountability and was never going to "work on himself" and I simply walked away, but that was the absolute tipping point of "You really expect me to believe you? The lies are our entire relationship and I am not interested in caring for two kids under 10 and an alcoholic who can't even stand up on his own and that is the own things that stops him from drinking." I was done. He had a baby with his new gf before we were even divorced and is now a "good Christian" who has violated court orders and even state laws too many times to count. She can have him as major problems don't just disappear and he still blames me for his drinking and before me he blamed his mother. No matter what it's not his fault.

[@blackdandelion5549]

@@jamesnewman8011 It takes a very strong person to even admit it, let alone work on themselves. I am proud that you respect and can empathize that you may not have been the best version of yourself with your ex and it may have hurt the relationship and way she sees you. I'm happy you are sober and did the work to be sober.

[@Weirdo71853]

I left my ex husband after he continued drinking while on pain management and was mixing everclear with narcotic pain meds. I found him passed out on the floor or wandering around outside one too many times.

[@Ronald-qd9bj]

Love your content Bruce, always a good laugh with your comments 😂😂😂 lol. Besides the good things im learning, i really enjoy watching.

[@kimberlyelliott7933]

"Oh I'm sorry, that was our bullshit meter " 😂😂😂😂I'm dying! 😂😂😂

[@reifelgergaming8442]

My wife is a teacher so I know first hand teaching can be rewarding but also crappy at the same time. There’s already a teacher shortage and I somehow tend to think if the school systems took better care of teachers then stuff like this wouldn’t occur.

[@tangarooo]

If they allow her to resign she'll just go to another school without a history. I saw this with a co-worker who had a sexual relationship with an emotionally disturbed teenage boy while he was a resident at a state school. She was alllowed to go on to another school in the same county. Who knows how many kids she slept with? This is the mentality that allowed the Catholic church to send the problem down the road for years.

[@electric6131]

Wow how sad yet I’m not surprised 😢

[@ericaallisonc]

50 bucks if it was a male teacher he would have been put in jail… -.- I hate double standards.

[@ydarbnhoj]

Yikes!

[@Dan_Capone]

Except in this case, as far as we know, she didn't do anything to any kids and she was "just" drunk, which is bad, but it's not like she's a dangerous criminal that she has to be escorted by the police and prevented to ever work again.

[@lolaloves6574]

@@Dan_Capone?? She put the children in danger by letting herself become impaired. She would not be in her best state to protect them had an emergency happened. Would you feel safe having your child or family member’s child teacher be in her class? During school, teachers are the child’s guardian.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Mr. Leahy was the Trailer Park Manager of the Trailer Park Boy's series! Loved you referencing him as a World Class alcoholic! Great Canadian East Coast TV show! "Just a little drinky poo!" "Randy, Randy we need a top up, Randy?!" Bwahahah.. This teach losing her job is a very sad and tragic story. I think teachers are under a great deal pressure these days and need more help dealing with all they deal with as teachers!

[@mary1412]

Holy crap. .248 and she’s having a totally calm convo. I would have never known she was even drunk the way she was talking. That’s insane.

[@tomisaacson2762]

Chronic alcoholics can become so tolerant that they can be awake at even 0.7

[@bunniesandbeheadings3336]

That was my attitude? Everyone was saying she was so obviously drunk but I must just be incredibly naive cuz I wouldn’t have ever guessed. I wonder what she was doing that made them suspicious tbh

[@mary1412]

@@bunniesandbeheadings3336 yeah if I was a .248 I would have not even been able to walk I think. She must have a high tolerance

[@BlackNella]

Why can’t they just put her in a Uber or Lyft? End of story. Also do we know what school this is? Because the kids names they’re calling over the PA should be bleeped out if so.

[@bshayc79]

Seriously.. people don't realize that .248 is SHIT-HAMMERED for the average person. Even the average alcoholic.

[@amandamosteller1371]

My fathers side of the family were all alcoholics. My father drank for most of his life, he finally sobered up and suprised me on my 13th birthday. He stayed sober for 20 years but alcohol doesn't care if you quit, it will still kill you. He died a very very painful death in 2019. He was sick for years before his liver finally gave up completely.

[@mayanovak2497]

That’s so sad I’m sorry rip to him :(

[@Naptosis]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My father had a similar story, but with cigarettes. I hope you're doing okay. 🤍

[@aurea.]

My condolences, that's dreadful.

[@josie4401]

i'm dying laughing at the kids getting called to the principal's office in the background lmfaoooo

[@ckstuckey4386]

6:30 it’s the little things that make me love watching these. Hammered closings 😂😂😂

[@maryjohnson5023]

The lawyer's analysis was amusing in several spots. I stopped feeling sorry for the teacher after she threw so many excuses against the wall to see if they would stick, then totally regained her composure & tried the next tack. She wasn't really upset, just moving from one try to the next.

[@emilye1055]

I know all the reasons she’s in the wrong…but as a human my heart breaks for this woman. We shouldn’t act surprised when someone becomes addicted to a highly addictive substance. I hope she finds help mixed with compassion

[@shadeitplease7383]

Especially someone in such a low paid and thankless job as a teacher. I say that as someone who’s fiancé is a teacher.

[@Ashley-mq2vd]

Me too. It's hard to see this.

[@noprogressionisregression6854]

Agreed. I'm disgusted by the lack of empathy. But, Americans aren't known for compassion...

[@VirginiaGeorge]

@@noprogressionisregression6854I don’t think they’re showing a lack of empathy, really. The internet, maybe, but they’re responsible for minors. They *have* to take this seriously. ETA ok, I’m further along in the video and they definitely are getting impatient. Her whole world is changing in this moment and she’s caught off guard.

[@jxmmykriminallive]

@@noprogressionisregression6854 non americans try not to make everything you see online about your obsession w america challenge: IMPOSSIBLE

[@christenagervais7303]

I had a typing teacher in high school who was always drunk. This was back when we used manual typewriters. She couldn't handle the bells on the machines, we didn't get much typing done😅

[@Rickjames5555]

Great video bruce!

[@trinab.787]

I can personally appreciate giving second chances. My dad was a teacher and an alcoholic. He was caught stealing funds from his school to drink there. They told him that to keep his job he had to go through a detox program. My mom added that if he didn't do it she would kick him out. So he got sober. As his kid I really benefited from that choice the school gave to him. It gave him both the motivation and the route out of his situation.

[@contentfaithrecords]

That was what I hoped for her. But it seemed like the principle or whoever he is, wasn't having it. However, I think her not being truthful played a big part. I guess I give more mercy because I was given much mercy; pending the situation.

[@pattyolson3842]

That's what my ex-husband's job did to him. Treatment program.

[@coralinebaksteen9791]

Drunk with kids? No.

[@mckenna8663]

​​@@coralinebaksteen9791exactly! 2 situations: A kid takes her drink and ends up in a hospital. - or - There is a school shooter, and she is in charge of those children's lives. Being drunk, she doesn't react as fast or makes mistakes in reacting, and some kids get hurt or killed. Now, for all of those people who are talking about giving second chances ... Do you think the public is going to be sympathetic to a school district or to a police force that allows someone who was found drinking on the job, confessed to driving drunk, tampered with evidence, had open liquor in the classroom, and had just blown a 0.24 on a breathalizer while IN school... AND they knowingly put that person in charge of YOUR CHILDREN? What do you think all of those "sympathetic" "give her another chance" people will be doing then? I'm a teacher. I could have been a colleague. I could have had to count on her to help in an emergency or to help protect my students and my life. I'm a parent. My child could have been in that class with the open liquor and the drunk teacher when an emergency came up. And I say.... arrest her, and fire her. No question (considering the situation we see here).

[@zubetp]

this was really well said and a great point.

[@haleyw5677]

I really do feel bad for this woman. she is clearly an extreme alcoholic, and I hope she gets the help she needs

[@mikefowler480]

This!!!

[@angelabowers4914]

Will you still feel bad for her if she kills a family while driving?

[@lynnemiller3633]

Feel for those who go into the principals office before they get to this point. Do not sympathize with this teacher at all.

[@indirastone7382]

What about the children that were charged to her care? What about the innocent people who were driving on the road at the same time she chose to DUI? What about her husband who obviously seems to hold her accountable for her drunkenness? What about their children? Hope this helps. 😉

[@nomemeshere4807]

​@@lynnemiller3633sympathizing with an addict ≠ not sympathizing with their victims and those they hurt. There's room for both

[@xamilliexx]

OMG I love that you showed Mr Lahey from TPB! That was gold 😂

[@frankblack7070]

I was a cop for almost 4 decades. He’s being short with her because ( in my opinion) 1.he is a school resource officer and feels protective of the kids and staff at this school, and this lady drove there drunk, and likely sat in the classroom drinking. That’s irk you. 2. He is familiar with the addict shenanigans which he has properly predicted are coming-stalling, bargaining , dragging things out. He is trying to get her TF out of there, without arresting her. Maybe he really doesn’t want to arrest her and embarrass her like that. Maybe he is really worried about the kids being messed up over it. Seems like they all are, it’s probably a small place and everyone knows each other. 3.He wants to get things moving before she loses her shit. I stood around a workplace one day for 5 hours as some employers tried to fire a very long- term employee who had made some threats when told she was being fired. It ended up with me rassling an old woman to the ground after she stabbed me with an ink pen and tried to bite my balls ( I got my hand in place in time and she bit my hand and her teeth flew out hilariously then she stabbed me in the neck). People do wild shit in extremis and whilst intoxicated. The longer they linger around a school, tge worse the potential outcome.

[@RedPanda79]

Oh wow that is seriously scary. Those people are the one who might come back for revenge

[@kimhaughton3771]

Ohmygosh! First of all thank you for your service. Cops are not paid nearly enough in my opinion. Secondly I'm torn between being horrified by that story and fighting the urge to giggle 🤭 please forgive me I'm sure it was awful to experience that with that old lady but you painted such a visual picture that I couldn't help myself. You should think about writing a book. You're that good. ❤❤❤

[@mkfranklin2179]

I can't believe all the chances they gave her. She definitely needs long-term rehab. So sad😢

[@damagecontrol2424]

Glad your balls are okay.

[@kimhaughton3771]

@@damagecontrol2424 😂😂😂

[@YayWei320]

Very high functioning alcoholic…I could barely tell she was intoxicated until she started to fake cry and beg, including the childish “I don’t want to”, and “what made you so mad at me??” when it was so blatantly clear what made the cop mad 😂. Seriously though, I hope she gets the help she desperately needs.

[@QEsposito510]

That was just her being a woman, not necessarily intoxicated.

[@jean9567]

@@QEsposito510who hurt you😂

[@lanaesworld6976]

​@QEsposito831 haha said the person who probably has never had a meaningful relationship with a woman there whole life 😂

[@discombob]

Then how did she get caught in the first place?

[@lawrence09151]

@@lanaesworld6976lol women are overly emotional babies. Everyone knows it.