This is such a powerful message milly, and a well written and rhymed one at that.

It's really difficult when you trust a person so much that you believe they are sober and in the end you end up in an accident. My heart breaks when reading this because so many people drink and drive and as you said don't think about what they are doing when they get behind the wheel. Nothing could take back that day when your life changed forever. It seems as if you were the one who was hurt the most by this, and who ever this other person is, is still hard to forgive. But you try to spin the hope around to them in saying that even though this happened to me, I hope you never do it to anyone else. Perhaps this will sober them up?

Very sobering and sad piece.

Important piece to write, Milly, especially - as you say - considering the time of year.

All the very best,
Ben

Miss Milly, a very sad, but all too true the devastation left behind from ones who takes stupid risks.
A really well written piece that rhymes with a wonderful flow
Much love
M:)x

A powerful message indeed. We hope all will think twice before getting behind the wheel..there is no second chances.

Brilliant and profound Milly. I too know lives that have been changed by drink drivers. Glad it's nominated :-) x
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A very important, and always necessary message. I remember how scary it was to realize a family member was under the influence and drove home. I was angry but mostly worried. My parents have always taught us to put aside any embarrassment or potential risk of getting in trouble, and call them if we drank too much. No matter if we were somewhere we shouldn't be.

I also think it can depend on the people you are with. It's not cliche or silly to have a designated driver. It's mature and smart to have a plan ready and to communicate this so no one feels like "oh I probably had too many drinks, but I'm not going to just wait."

I think it's awesome more cities have ubers and usually affordable ways to get home directly, and I can only hope people take a step back to realize how their actions have consequences. I think one main thing is self awareness, realizing and trusting your body enough to not push it and understand your limit. Even if we think we're fine, our ability to react can be impaired and we won't realize it until it's too late.

Profound piece!

Milly, I'm glad this is nominated. It tells a sorry tale from a victim of how drinking and driving is wrong.
If this stops just one person becoming hurt or worse it's worth your effort. This deserves the highlight of thr front page
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Very thought provoking