My story of underage drinking is important for young kids to know. I am 13 years old and have been drinking since I was 11. This is no laughing matter because it is dangerous for you. Yes, it might seem fun at first but when you get into it, it’s not fun at all!
There are a lot of older people out there [editor’s note: who will serve you] and that is exactly what happened to me. I came across an older man whom I thought I was in love with, but the truth is, he was the one who got me into this.
For just one second, I put down my drink to go to the restroom and when I came back, it didn’t come across to me to throw my drink away. I really didn’t think I had to because I trusted him. Well, that was the biggest mistake of my life.
That night, I passed out only to wake up to this person I trusted on top of me and trying to get in my pants. I was so scared. Well, yeah. That day changed my life. I am trying to stop drinking, and I know now not to trust anyone with my drink.
To all young kids out there who are drinking, I would say: Stop. Don’t do it. It will be the biggest mistake in your lifetime.
-- Trisha, Tampa, Fla.