The first time I swore, I was totally alone, and it was relevant to the situation (wanted to get in a car and the door was locked, so I said "damn" or something). I felt so guilty I went back inside and apologized to my mom.

I think I had the foulest mouth among my friends. I'm pretty sure they pointed that out to me, like I was the alcoholic at the party where everyone is drinking.

I try not to curse too much nowadays, but I'm not perfect, especially when mad. There are some words I do not say, though, because they just strike me as wrong (anatomical swears, generally female). And I almost NEVER swear in my writing. I feel like it will turn people off of my stories.