Looking Back I made many mistakes growing up. Some were harmless; some were more serious, which helped me to mature. The one that has had the biggest impact, not only on my life but the lives of others, nearly took my life. On my eighteenth birthday, some of my friends decided to take me out to "have a good time." I was what they called a goody-goody; I never really got in trouble. They decided …showed first 75 words of 764 total…

…showed last 75 words of 764 total…and trust of my parents and peers. I hurt so many people with that one mistake. I cannot emphasize enough how alcohol is a dead end and destructive. There is no use trying to be someone you're not. You can be cool and have a good time without doing something to endanger your life. Life is too short as it is. Love yourself and know that, for every one of your mistakes, there are consequences