It sounds like Mom has left an impression on your conscience, Braxton, and rightly so. Parents have an incredible responsibility to form their children's consciences by teaching them right from wrong. If that's the picture, some people need to recharge the battery on their conscience collars. The signal has become too weak. Or, it could be a small thing like brushing your teeth.
People abuse drugs and alcohol because they're trying to quiet their consciences.
Tricia's guilt bug is gnawing away at their insides. Some people are reduced to a zombie-like existence by their attempts to run from their consciences. I went into my room, and I could not do anything. Every time I tried, a little voice told me to give it back and tell my mom. I finally did.