This year, I made a dumb choice by sneaking out after midnight for a joyride with my friends on my birthday. It was late and I had never driven with friends before, I ruined the fun and crashed my car at 2am. My friends all ditched me. I was scared to call my parents. My mom came to the wreck and gave me a hug. I needed that hug. I wasn't in the best mindset but when she hugged me my whole world came too and I realized that we need others who love us even when we are imperfect.
