My Favorite Mistake

     This is my story. It was supposed to be just a mistake and how I reflected but it kind of turned into "my story." It kind of goes through everything I went through to be placed on probation to going into JJS custody to where I'm at now. It doesn't go too in depth with my family issues but that's not the reason I'm writing this.

One day when I was fifteen years old, my friend told me that after everyone went to sleep I should sneak out and take my moms car. It sounded like a good idea so I agreed. I went to sleep and set an alarm for twelve o'clock. The alarm went off, I got dressed and took the car. I met up with my friend, smoked some weed, had a cigarette, and went to the store. We got some drinks and everything was good till we saw red and blue lights. I pulled over and waited. When the cop approached the car he asked for my license and registration. I took a deep breathe and told the officer that I'm only fifteen. He told me he pulled me over because I didn't have my head lights on. My mom showed up and when they asked if they would take me she said no. 

        I went to DT for three days and got out. When I got drug tested I failed for marijuana and I got put in a day treatment program. I was there for about eight months and just kept failing my UA's. I got a few contempt charges and would only get locked up for about a week. Finally my judge said she had enough and sent me to O&A. I spent about a month in DT then went to O&A for forty-five days. While I was there they did all sorts of assessment and gave my judge a recommendation. They recommended I be sent to a six month program called Blue Hills. I got in a little trouble while I was there and was there for about seven months. I got out and the 4th of July and was doing great. 

        About a week later I used and failed a drug test. It wasn't that bad until I started using a lot again. I started using as if I wasn't being drug tested. I was buying and selling again and before I knew it I was fighting with my step dad. He kicked me out and I stayed with my dad for a few days but he was going to be leaving town again because he's a truck driver. My caseworker made a decision that I should be placed in proctor care since at this time neither of my parent's houses were suitable for me. I was placed in proctor and now I go to Summit High. 

        This reflects who I am because if I had never taken the car out that night I would have never been placed on probation. I wouldn't have the issues I have with my step dad either. I think if I hadn't taken the car out that night I would be living with my family happily. I wouldn't have to have been taken out of my moms home because me and her fiancé would not have issues.


         I think that is my one mistake that I regret the most in my life. My world was turned upside down for one night of being able to drive around in a sweet Audi A4. It reflect who I am because of the environment it surrounded me by and the people I have met. It put me into a lifestyle I never thought I would be apart of. I never thought I would be some who got locked up and went to programs and got drug tested regularly but that one night turned my life into that. I have made mistakes along the way but nothing compares to that night.