Dear Mom and Dad,

Dear Mom and Dad,

You raised me to be a moral person. To spend careful time developing and adhering to certain ideals. Now, as a growing man, I can't ever just drop out and enjoy some good old fashioned vice: I feel defeated when I'm drunk, guilty when I'm high, dirty when I'm in bed with girls.

and the sense of satisfaction that comes from staying clean? from abstaining? making the 'right choice'? Not half as good as if I could just throw myself into the pleasure without having to overthink everything.

Maybe you guys were wrong. or maybe I'm missing something.
(but in a way, i trust you more than I trust myself and so I spend another night sober and alone)

Your Son,
Thomas