I know this story. I was a high-functioning alcoholic in an industry where drinking was an accepted part of the culture. I got worse and my work suffered and there were real consequences. It took me years to build up the courage to confront my problem and I had to nuke my career to get on the path to sobriety.
I know this story. I was a high-functioning alcoholic in an industry where drinking was an accepted part of the culture. I got worse and my work suffered and there were real consequences. It took me years to build up the courage to confront my problem and I had to nuke my career to get on the path to sobriety.
In my opinion, you did the right thing. Alcoholism is insidious and alcoholics are not reliable reporters of their own lives, but it is still their responsibility to perform the duties that they have taken upon themselves. You tried to help this man and then held appropriate boundaries when his behavior threatened your shared responsibilities in an industry that requires the highest level of professionalism.
As for the other people in this story, they failed to do their duty, morally and ethically. Alcohol and the law has a long history, but even then people knew there were boundaries. They were part of the culture and may have seen a little of this judge in themselves and therefore failed to act, but no excuses are acceptable.
Hi Ken,
I know this story. I was a high-functioning alcoholic in an industry where drinking was an accepted part of the culture. I got worse and my work suffered and there were real consequences. It took me years to build up the courage to confront my problem and I had to nuke my career to get on the path to sobriety.
In my opinion, you did the right thing. Alcoholism is insidious and alcoholics are not reliable reporters of their own lives, but it is still their responsibility to perform the duties that they have taken upon themselves. You tried to help this man and then held appropriate boundaries when his behavior threatened your shared responsibilities in an industry that requires the highest level of professionalism.
As for the other people in this story, they failed to do their duty, morally and ethically. Alcohol and the law has a long history, but even then people knew there were boundaries. They were part of the culture and may have seen a little of this judge in themselves and therefore failed to act, but no excuses are acceptable.
Sad story all around.