Lifes little lessons...

So many times I have stood tall and firm on things I have said. I have proven over and over that if you want to push an issue with me, I will shove twice as hard back.
My life has been a roller coaster ride, many ups, downs, twists, and wicked turns. I almost let drugs and alcohol ruin what I am today. I remember my son asking me where my friend were from high school, and the look on his face when I showed him. First I drove past the county jail and pointed. Right there sits some of them I told him. We drove for a bit more just talking about some of the stupid stuff I did as a kid, laughing at some of the stupidity. He didnt notice that my truck had come to a stop. I cut him off in mid sentence and said, there a a lot of them there...the graveyard.
He had a confused look on his face, but took it in. I then told him that I was one of the few from the crowd I ran with that did grow up. And that I found out that I didnt need to be like all the others to feel good or fit in.
Today, I look back on my days and wish I had a few of those boys and girls here with me today.... but that would of not taught me some of those lessons.