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Personally I have never found the practice of recreational drug use appealing. In fact, I have always found the lifestyle and the people who surround it to be abhorrent. I never quite understood why anyone would risk sacrificing their bodies, minds, and relationships at the expense of a quick damaging high. I grew up in a small town and at my high school, like every high school, every one's recreation of choice was drug abuse. I never understood it. I never took part and always felt quite alone in this decision. Then one day I discovered a band called Minor Threat and realized that there were more people out there who thought like me. I was very excited to say the least, and what was more encouraging, these people were part of the oh-so self-destructive punk scene. From that day on I claimed the X. I continue to do so today because I believe the sXe philosophy is a very positive one that many people, especially young people, can benefit from greatly if they have the desire.

Davey Havok#38

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker rejects drug use and aligns with the straight edge philosophy after finding community in punk.
In plain terms
I hate drugs and joined the straight edge punk scene to find like-minded people.
What can you take from it?
Finding a community can reinforce personal lifestyle choices.

Where it applies

  • peer pressure
  • substance avoidance
  • music scenes

Putting it to work

  • find supportive communities
  • reject substance abuse
  • define values

Questions to consider

  • How do you resist peer pressure?
  • What influences your lifestyle?

Another view

The quote is cut off and incomplete regarding the philosophy details.

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