Moonkin

What kind of rebellion do you think you're missing out on now that you think you'd regret later?

I was a rebellious teenager, but that was only because I was consumed with anger at the world around me, and the excuses adults gave me never made any sense. I was also terrified my mother would be successful in her numerous suicide attempts - she started attempting suicide when I was 5. After school (or whenever I'd come home) I'd have to brace myself for a gory scene before I walked in the door - and it was my responsibility to clean up the mess.

I was a rebel because I had no one to lean on and no one who could teach me how to cope with my problems. I was considered a rebel because I had to go out and learn about the world on my own through trial and error. I made a lot of mistakes. Sometimes I got caught and punished. Other times I escaped punishment, but I found out on my own why I shouldn't have done something - and I had to suffer in silence for these mistakes.

I have no regrets because I learned a lot, and I survived. It gave me the strength I needed to cope with my situation now.

If you're not a rebel, maybe you should consider yourself fortunate.