linux.poet
Loyal member
Never tasted a drop. I have a family history of alcoholism, as my great-grandfather was a violent drunk who started three generations of abuse, and I have enough mental health issues without using drugs. I don't want to give my violent self any way to come out and pose a danger to those around me.
Another thing that happened was that I went to a party when I was underage, and some guy was tousling his wife's hair in front of me while both of them were drunk. I was going through the "I don't want a guy to treat me that way in public, that is humilating" sequence of thought, and that rather solidified my position against drinking.
One of the more important things in life to me is that I am treated with respect and dignity, rather than as a toy. Over time I have learned that, in order to earn and maintain such respect, I need to use my mind and think, dress, and communicate in a way that will be respected. Alcohol doesn't allow me to do that, and invites disrespect and even rape in severe cases. Therefore I do not and will not drink.
Another thing that happened was that I went to a party when I was underage, and some guy was tousling his wife's hair in front of me while both of them were drunk. I was going through the "I don't want a guy to treat me that way in public, that is humilating" sequence of thought, and that rather solidified my position against drinking.
One of the more important things in life to me is that I am treated with respect and dignity, rather than as a toy. Over time I have learned that, in order to earn and maintain such respect, I need to use my mind and think, dress, and communicate in a way that will be respected. Alcohol doesn't allow me to do that, and invites disrespect and even rape in severe cases. Therefore I do not and will not drink.