An event happened this weekend that has had multiple effects on me.
The most obvious will be my disinterest in the "bar scene" (though my interest previous to this event was very minimal) and a period of sobriety.
I've always been cautious of my drinking. I have grown up around alcoholics and never wanted to depend on alcohol to relax or have fun.
Saturday night my mother and step-father were driving home from a bar (obviously intoxicated themselves) and were hit by a drunk driver, leaving a different bar. All people involved are ok luckily.
My mother and step-father's reaction to the event made the dangers of drinking and driving a reality to me.
I know many people (including myself) who regularly drink and drive. I used to be very vocal and object to such an act. But over the past few years I've become much more relaxed. I think it is more socially acceptable for people living in Milwaukee to do such a thing compared to Madison where I lived during my "college drinking years".
I am once again making a personal vow to never ever drink and drive. Even if I've had one drink. I have decided to become the permanent DD.
I have decided to once again start voicing my disappointment and concern to my friends when they decide to drink and drive.
I am completely serious when I say call me and I will go to the bar or party you are at and drive you safely home. It doesn't matter where you are or how late it is, I don't want my loved ones putting themselves and others in danger.
My step-father and mother's car accident has forced several issues I have with my mother to surface. Issues that I have tried to ignore, but can no longer. I have some hard decisions to make. But I am taking the advice of my favorite person in the world and trying to focus on the positive and on my school work.
This may seem an inappropriate place to post such a personal event, but I don't feel like dragging myself through the emotions every time I have to explain why I am avoiding bars for awhile and why I am not drinking.
I also wanted to make people who do drink and drive realize how dangerous and close to home it is. My step-dad and mom were only ten minutes from home and they got into an accident. It doesn't matter where you are going or how many drinks you've had, it can happen to you and I don't think anyone wants to put the lives of others in jeopardy because they were to irresponsible.
The most obvious will be my disinterest in the "bar scene" (though my interest previous to this event was very minimal) and a period of sobriety.
I've always been cautious of my drinking. I have grown up around alcoholics and never wanted to depend on alcohol to relax or have fun.
Saturday night my mother and step-father were driving home from a bar (obviously intoxicated themselves) and were hit by a drunk driver, leaving a different bar. All people involved are ok luckily.
My mother and step-father's reaction to the event made the dangers of drinking and driving a reality to me.
I know many people (including myself) who regularly drink and drive. I used to be very vocal and object to such an act. But over the past few years I've become much more relaxed. I think it is more socially acceptable for people living in Milwaukee to do such a thing compared to Madison where I lived during my "college drinking years".
I am once again making a personal vow to never ever drink and drive. Even if I've had one drink. I have decided to become the permanent DD.
I have decided to once again start voicing my disappointment and concern to my friends when they decide to drink and drive.
I am completely serious when I say call me and I will go to the bar or party you are at and drive you safely home. It doesn't matter where you are or how late it is, I don't want my loved ones putting themselves and others in danger.
My step-father and mother's car accident has forced several issues I have with my mother to surface. Issues that I have tried to ignore, but can no longer. I have some hard decisions to make. But I am taking the advice of my favorite person in the world and trying to focus on the positive and on my school work.
This may seem an inappropriate place to post such a personal event, but I don't feel like dragging myself through the emotions every time I have to explain why I am avoiding bars for awhile and why I am not drinking.
I also wanted to make people who do drink and drive realize how dangerous and close to home it is. My step-dad and mom were only ten minutes from home and they got into an accident. It doesn't matter where you are going or how many drinks you've had, it can happen to you and I don't think anyone wants to put the lives of others in jeopardy because they were to irresponsible.
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