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Getting driving privileges back

(27-F-NY) So the past two weeks all that's been on my mind is becoming mobile again. I work a full time job, I have no social life and am quickly becoming depressed because I feel like I can't do anything for myself. Also I feel like I'm not working towards anything since I've been home from uptop. I'm on parole and will be until 2028. ( that's what my papers say.) I've been overthinking and doing all the math to pay off DMV fines which I owe $3,000. I'm planning on paying everything off by the beginning of May. My license is revoked. So I have to go through EVERYTHING all over again. The permit, the road test. Buying a car. I've got DWI's so it's gonna be a long process. But how do I start the conversation of asking my parole officer that I would like to start the process of restoring my driving privileges? Do I just bring it up to her one day during a check in? Saying that it would be helpful? Should I pay off DMV first then ask? Cause I need to take victim impact classes. She has to ask her boss. Like idk. But I need to know that I'm working 60+ hours a week towards something not just to pay for ubers and buss tickets and good walking shoes. I'm going crazy. I want to start dating again. I want to take a trip into the country and see a cow lol 🤣 I miss car radio tbh. Crying in the car screaming to some heavy metal while coming home from a bad day at work cause people are just annoying.. idk I need advice. If it's not obvious 🥹🙃 thank you

Posted Mar 14, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC

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