After pigging out and taking another hit, I passed out. Then I’d wake up and do it all over again, day after day. Have you ever had an addiction? TV., caffeine, video games, etc.? Mine was the drugs and alcohol and all of the partying that came with it. I never thought that I would ever get addicted to something like drugs or alcohol.
It started off slow. Just trying this or that her and there and that’s all. Just wanted to experiment and know the feeling. Then I learned that I loved the feelings drugs and alcohol brought. Months progressed on and my drug and alcohol use got a little more persistent. I started using once or twice a week and slowly started to sluff with “friends.”
That summer appeared and the fun and addiction got wilder. The school year started up again and I started lacing my weed with other drugs and was smoking it on a daily basis at least twice a day. I eventually just quit school altogether and started to drift away from my family.
That year was coming to an end and it was true to say that I was addicted. My world revolved around me, drugs and alcohol, friends, and parties. Then time came that I was caught. The fun for my teenage years was over. I was taken over to Receiving for a month in Richfield, sent to O&E at A.R.T.E.C South for 2 1/2 months, then placed in a Proctor home for 3 months; the first 2 weeks at the proctor placement I was on House Arrest, and I was placed into a program called 4 The Youth. While I was in that program I had individual therapy, family therapy, drug group therapy, and girls group therapy weekly.
Now I’m out of all the programs and I have been sober for seven months. I’ve gotten my priorities in order and know that schooling is at the top. I’ve basically messed my freshman and sophomore years up. I plan to graduate on time with my class and I just want to see myself succeed! I’ve gotten a career lined up that I’d love to pursue. Before then I hope to join The National Guard and serve our country! I’ve thought all of this out and have made goals to reach all because I got off the drugs and opened my eyes. When I opened them, I saw many opportunities. Sobriety saved my life.
Maryssa
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Maryssa,
Your narrative paper is a touching one of all the things you have overcome on life. The intro you use draws in the reader making them interested in your topic. You address addictions the reader may have, such a caffeine or video games. Your narrative also has a moral and a positive ending. I find it amazing how you have turned your life around. Your story is one that should be shared with other youth who struggled with the same addictions you did. The organization of your paper is also well done. You have a intro paragraph and a conclusion, as well as paragraphs to fill in the middle. GREAT JOB
That is sad that you had to go through all that.
It was written well.
Wow. I used too, and never knew how addicted i was until i couldn't get to it any more. i messed up my school work too. I'm glad you realized there is something better for you got in too deep and it was too late. congrats! i need to give you cutos as well.
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