Alcoholic Figures-Personal Narrative

Ever since I was a little girl I have always aspired to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps and become a prosperous attorney like him. He exerted himself strenuously, graduated from Northeastern Law School and was one of the founding partners of the Morrison, Mahoney and Miller Law firm currently located in Boston. It has been an arduous journey for me to verbally express the least endeavoring to follow my grandfather’s legacy. Shortly after graduating high school, my life consummately spiraled out of control and I was faced with adversity that seemed insurmountable. It is paramount to take a moment and apportion some brief history considering that I my past has molded me into the strenuously exertive, goal oriented student I have always aspired to be.

Growing up, I dealt with a mother who struggled with addiction; to be unambiguous, she was an alcoholic. She drowned in her alcoholism as it pulled her down an alarming road. She was dreadfully depressed and believed that alcohol was the only way to make her feel better, addiction blinded her from what a great life she could have ahead of her. Not a single member of our family knew how to help her comprehend how much happier she would be if she could stop drinking her sorrows away. When it came to family events, my mom would try to conform to how others were acting and act “sober” even though she was already countless drinks deep in to drinking. Nevertheless, my mother just wanted others to like her which would lead her to change her outward

“Oh man, I was thinking of telling him that! That would have been embarrassing!” I said.

How does one tell his indefinitely straight friends he is gay? Well, once it’s out, the three of them are on the greatest quest to help him feel comfortable, and to find the right one. It might not be the easiest adventure for them but friends stay to the end, and even longer.

Picking up my head followed by my body, I reach over my bed to get my phone. Turning my phone on, I hear my mom scream up to me, “Sofia you need to get into the shower now!” Hopping out of my bed my sister comes racing out of her room storming down the stairs. Not knowing what her problem was nor caring, I grab a towel from the closet, place it onto the rack and get into the shower. After singing like a total freak in the shower, I calmly pick up my phone looking at the time not noticing it was already 7:00 and check my social media for a good ten minutes. Finally realizing I was running late, I quickly blow dry my hair and throw whatever clothes on that I see. I grab my shoes, book bag and sprint directly to the door. I say goodbye to my parents and both my dogs, Torino and Gus, which I never normally do that, but I just did that day for some reason.

How could he do that to me? How could he do that to us? How could he do that to my friendship with Sam? Char- no, I’m not even going to say his name. I never thought that someone like him would do something this cold. Everyone knew he had a crush on Sam a few months ago and everyone knew how honest he was but to not give me any warning

My relationship with drugs first began during my senior year of high school. While most of my peers attended their first parties years earlier, my first was not until I was already 17 years old. I still remember feeling so cool for attending my first party and having my first sip of alcohol. The feeling of being drunk was unlike anything I had ever felt before. I felt liberated, like I could break out of my quiet shell and be that fun, goofy person that everyone wanted to hang out with. Prior to this night I had never used any type of substance, legal or illegal. Since then I have continued using alcohol while also trying various different types of drugs including caffeine, marijuana, tobacco, and adderall.

gays, for I am tired of the conspiracy of silence, so I'm going to talk about it. And I want you to talk about it. You must come out.” Former California Governor Ronald Reagan, California Governor Jerry Brown, and President Jimmy Carter were active in voicing concerns regarding the Briggs Initiative stating the proposition would infringe of citizen’s human rights. On the night of the election, the Briggs Initiative lost by over an astounding million votes and in the city of San Francisco 75 percent of people voted against the initiative (Clendinen and Nagourney 1999: 388).

Every person has to deal with some sort of conflict during their life. For some, their problem is external. Others face an internal struggle that they try to deal with by themselves. Few people deal with both simultaneously, especially to such a high degree. The Alcoholic written by Jonathan Ames and Illustrated by Dean Haspiel revolves around Jonathan, a man living in New York that has an addiction to both alcohol and drugs. During this period of time, the event of September 11th has just occured. The story tells Jonathan's struggles through the event as he deals with his external and internal conflict. Ames and Haspiels work depicts the struggles of an addict that has gone through a horrific event while doing a great job at presenting

As I pulled up and parked I checked in with myself to see how I was feeling. I was extremely nervous that I would stand out like a sore thumb. I have never been to a meeting before and I didn’t know if everyone had to speak or if there would be some sort of role call where everyone would need to introduce themselves and state they were an alcoholic and how long they had been sober. I was quite concerned that I would make some sort of social faux pas since I didn’t know the rules.

He scoffed. “Do you think? I mean, you spilled champagne all over his sister, which I applaud you for, and humiliated her in front of Briarwood’s high society. But it’s not like she was going to fit in anytime soon anyway. It’s a shame though. I’ve never fucked a redhead before. It’d be an honor to see what the great state of Staten Island has to offer besides ferry rides underneath those jeans.”

"If it isn't obvious, I'm gay" Zach said letting out a secret he had waited to tell.

Earl Rochester argued that 8 to 12 percent of adolescents and adults in America will become alcoholics or problem drinkers. I agree with Rochester to a certain extent .It it's illegal for a person to drink and drive and if caught their license will be suspended. You must be of age to buy alcoholic beverages in the United States.

On November 16, I received the notice from U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission District Office, Phoenix.

Alcoholism is perhaps the most common form of drug abuse in North America today. Scientists report that the reason alcohol is so popular to people is because it is pleasant, relaxing, and is considered a "social beverage." But what individuals often do not take in to consideration is the fact that alcohol dulls the brain and confuses physical reactions. This can lead to numerous injuries, accidents, and death. Alcohol affects every part of an alcoholic's life: their body, their mind and their family life. The body has a natural chemical that gives a feeling of a "natural high". It happens in the presence of a life-endangering situation. This chemical is adrenaline, which is meant to prepare the body for defense in