Okay, let me share my story and you'll see why this book impacted me so much.
Last year, I had my world fall apart. I am still putting the puzzle back together but, it's been tough. It started with my dad. He had been sick for almost a month, and it wasn't making sense. Why didn't he go to the doctor? I was so angrey that he was just letting himself be so ill that I yelled, "If you can't even care for yourself, you can't care for me." So I left my dad's house that night. My parents got divorced when I was nine, and if that's not bad enough, it got worse. It turns out my dad did go to the hospital and was treated for acute alcohol poisoning. Yeah, my dad was a raging alcholic. He had been hiding it for four years! Drinking behind my back, his liver was failing. My dad should have died from all the alchol he consumed, but he didn't.
From then on, he became better, and now he is in an AA program (alcholics anonymous) It's been about nine months. I'm proud that he changed, but I hardly talk to him anymore.
Two months ago, I tried to reach my mom on her cell phone. When there was no answer, I called my dad. He told me we were spending the night over at his house. I asked questions, but he told me that we should wait. I anxiously waited as my dad sat me and my brother to talk. He said four horrible words. "Your mom's in jail." What? It's true. My mom, the women I had idolized, was arrested for forging a doctors note. She was trying to get the pills she was addicted to. Yes, my mother was a drug addict. She hid this for three years, taking almost 60 pills a day. She should have died from the amount of pills she was consuming, but she didn't.With bail, my mom came home, and then was swept into the hospital. Now, she is in AA with my dad. AA is good because they allow both alcholics and addicts. They got to meetings everyday, and I'm proud of her, but we don't talk much.
Here's where Maximum Ride comes in. Well, I was so alone, for the last two months. I didn't have parents anymore, at least that's what I felt. The only way I could escape this horrible reality, was with reading. When I picked up Maximum Ride, I immediatly felt at home. The love the flock felt for one another, allowed me to believe that it still existed somewhere out there. Then, Max and the gang fought back and continuesly fought the evil of this world. That's what I want to do. Since addiction runs in my veins, I have a 50% chance of becoming an alcholic, drug addict, or smoker (yes, both my parents smok as well) I am going to fight all temptation and all the evils of this world. With Max as my strength I know I can do it. See, Max is my idol. I look to her for advice. I know she will never hurt me the way others had. And the flock will always accept me, not metter what. I gained so much from this book that it's hard to put it into words. James Patterson is my saviour, and I will never forget Maximum Ride!
So now you know. That's my life.
16 comments:
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that's sweet.max is a good idol.if u beleive that u can fight the evil of the world strong enough,u can fight the evil.
I'm glad that your parents are doing better. I hope that you can get along with both of them, and i think that it is amazing htat both of your parents are still alive.
That's not true. I mean, that statistic. "I have a 50% chance of becoming an alcholic, drug addict, or smoker." That makes no sense at all. Your inheritance,genetics, may have made it so your brain is 50% more likely to become addicted once you try alcohol or drugs, but you have to try the stuff first, right? So there may be highted societal pressure, but until you try the alcohol or drugs, that's when 50% statistic kicks in. I hope you can understand. If we look at it that way, the odds of you going on drugs or becoming an alcoholic is the same as any other person, initially, based on societal influences. It's a good thing, really.
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I Chase_Sky from the Max Ride site.
Glory! you have gone through alot so have I not as bad as you just really bad. I know where your coming from the broken family thing. I consider my self so lucky my family was broken for awhile but we fixed it. I am here for ya!
-Cole-
I read ur story and im relly sory about ur mom and dad. mr is awsome. keep holdi on
Charlotte
Hey... I am so sorry about your parents. When my family fights, I get scared, so I read. I've read all my life, and I know what you mean. My sister did drugs, and she never told me. It was horrible when I found out from my mother. I just read, obsessed, and now, for some reason (probably guilt or disgust) my sis doesn't do drugs anyore. So, I'm sorry, but I'm glad they're doin better. I can also totally relate.
Hey... I am so sorry about your parents. When my family fights, I get scared, so I read. I've read all my life, and I know what you mean. My sister did drugs, and she never told me. It was horrible when I found out from my mother. I just read, obsessed, and now, for some reason (probably guilt or disgust) my sis doesn't do drugs anyore. So, I'm sorry, but I'm glad they're doin better. I can also totally relate.
I REALLY enjoyed your story, I now know why maximum ride effected your life so.
I think that everyone really felt the closeness of the flock and the fealing of family that they shared.!
Your life sounds like youre life was hard but I think that THAT is what has made you what you are!
-Wolf Boy
p.s. type back on my blog
If anyone know about a hard family life, its me.
Dont let books be your only escape. Try to find another anchor, like a close understanding friend, to lean on when you need it.
Tianna, the ~Shadow~
I really like ur blog. ur story is sad but u r really brave for going on. So I wish u good luck with ur life :)
-Wings
Hey,
good for you, i know how hard things can be... my bro has a court date in september because he's been caught with durgs SO many times i cant even count, he's starting college this year but he's always kind of been my idol even though i try and act like i'm just his little sister who doesn't know what's going on...but i do know, it all started with one party where a girl in his class died driving home drunk; the catch, the party was at my house... everything went downhill from there, he sneaks out, has enormous amounts of money coming from God knows where, and worst of all he and my rents fight all the time... i cry almost everytime they fight cause they fight infront of my! my parents are trying to convince me to talk to them but i guess you can relate to having prolems with that... the worst part is i'm not aloud to talk to any of my friends about it so i feel like i'm about to burst... no wait there's something worse, my brother and i go to the same private school and since i'll be in high school the year after next my parents want me to switch schools cause they think what happened to Erik, my bro, will happen to me! most my friends have parents who are teachers at the school (which is the only reason they can afford to go there)and they're all really mature for their age but they would NEVER EVER do what my brother did/does... i don't know what to think because he was always the normal one (I have two brothers) i mean my oldest bro used to cut himself and had to go see lke 6 shrinks but he wouldnt talk to them...now i try to make jokes and stuff but no one, not even my friends, can understand why i am the way i am but i'm not aloud to explain... i really hope you don't follow in your parents footsteps! this is offically my new fave blog!
~K.a.t
Going into highschool myself, temptations and peer pressure is really worrying me. But like Max, I am not about to give up. The best I can say for you Kat, is to be stronger than your brother. Prove to yourself that your not weak, and stand up for the right things. As for moving, you need to explain to your parents why you would like to stay. If they don't listen, your just going to have to bare the pain. Maybe it would be nice to start over in a new town, meeting great friends and not having any judging eyes on you or your family.
For your brothers, you know the solution. If this, all of this, is upseting you to the point where you are truly upset, speak with them. Tell them how you feel. Things may not change, but at least you know that you have spoken to them. Also, if your drug addict brother is ready to change, support him. There are groups everywhere, helping people around the worl with addictions. There is always someone to help.
For you, I ask that you stay strong. Be someone who strives to do the right thing, and not go with the crowd. Remember that in the end, nothing comes from drugs or alcohol. Be like Max and the Flock and don't give in. Stay happy!
Gabby
Wow. Thats awful. But great about Maximum Ride.
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