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Man... Wow. I'm not speechless very often but this is one of those times.

All I can do is offer my prayers and condolences.
 
Fuck !!!


There really isn't anything that I can say to make you feel any better....... only that I'm very glad to know that you're physically fine (aside from the wound to your hand) and that no one else (innocents) were injured.

I hope that they catch those men, I can't help but feel sorry for their families though ......

I hope that things start looking up for you soon .... I'll be thinking about you.


big hugs and kisses hon ......... you need them.



kitty
 
Did you tell the police that you recognized one of them?
 
Oh, yes. Name, where he lived... I told them everything almost exactly as I repeated it here.

I'd better get off the phone line now. The police said they'd be calling if they had any news, or if they got him.

Nice troopers, actually. One of them helped me fix my computer, gave me advice as to how to clean the fingerprinting dust off.

I'd better go.

I'll be back tonight, I think.
 
That is unbelievable, Route. I am so sorry you went through that shit. I hope the police catch those assholes and lock them away, and that you can get over this horrifying invasion of your privacy. These people betrayed your trust, but that doesn't mean that everyone else will, either. Please take care of yourself, and best of luck to you putting your life back together.
 
Route66Girl said:
I can't talk about it because it might jinx the investigation. Small town, big mouths.

You are on a site that is accessed by the public, worldwide. I realize you're in a very small town, but are you sure that posting this is safe for you?
 
I am so sorry you had to go through such horrific events. I know I can not say anything to take away your fear and pain. I know this will not resolved, within you, for some time. Until then, here are some helpful urls.

Alaska crisis lines

Email crisis help

And of course, we are here to listen, as well.
 
You are damn lucky to be alive. You are a very tough lady. Hang in there.
 
Happy happy joy joy

They are caught! All four of them. Yes, there was a fourth outside the house I didn't even see.

They found Adam, and he rolled over on the other guys immediately. Every one of them confessed.

I got word and spread it to my family and friends. Now that they're nabbed, I can actually talk about it with people (whew!)

My hand is sewn up and a little sore, but okay. Hey, I'm still typing, right? :D Gotta be a good thing.

And now that they're caught, my stuff is going to be returned and I can make THEM pay for my car and what they did to my roomie's house. My medical bills will be covered by the State- they have a program for victims of violent assault.

And you won't believe it, but since word got out in the town about what happened, the phone has started to ring off the hook with offers of places to rent!

Sigh of relief. BIG ONE.

Thanks for the support. I needed it. I still haven't slept, and right now I'm sort of riding a high of giddy relief and am starting to laugh about it. My brother saw to that when I called him. He can make me laugh about anything.

I s'pose it may have been a mistake to post about it here. But I had to get it out, like maybe writing about it and seeing other's reactions would finally make it real to me.

Thanks for being my emotional punching bag, everyone.

What a night. What a day.

I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight.
 
I thought about you several times today, as I went about doing my work. Worried and concerned that 'Adam' would decide to come after you, or tell one of the others that you had recognized him, and they might.

So I'm relieved to hear that they were all aprehended, you are getting your things back, they will have to pay for your damages and your medical expenses will be covered. But most importantly ... that you're ok.

How great that people from all over your area have been calling you with offers for rentals. You never know, maybe there will be a job offer coming in as well.

Good Luck!


kitty :kiss:
 
Thanks, His_kitty. I appreciate the thoughts and prayers so much.

It's so odd... I saw the absolute worst and best in people, all in one day.

Oh, and I have a job :) Finding work for the season wasn't difficult at all. It's just getting a hold of a decent rental. How ironic that this horrific thing ended up solving that problem for me.

Go figure!
 
My two cents worth

I was in amazement as I read your odyssey. I live in a small town, not as small as yours, in Alabama. I have a carry permit and carry everywhere I go. I have always felt more at ease with is so that is why I do.
I am so impress with your strength of will, there are not many people who would have stood up to them the way you did. That says a hell of a lot about you in my book.
Just my two cents worth and my compliments. I would not have minded sharing a foxhole with someone like you watching my back.
 
wow i cant believe that actually happened to you, I was almost in tears, I am happy things have went well for you since then. let us know how long they will be locked up. please becareful. I hope you feel better soon.
 
RawHumor said:
Man... Wow. I'm not speechless very often but this is one of those times.

All I can do is offer my prayers and condolences.

um yea what he said :( :mad: so sorry to hear what happened, it reads kindslike a story but i know it isnt, i hope everything is still ok for you, keep in touch and let us know whats happening
 
Re: Happy happy joy joy

Route66Girl said:
They are caught! All four of them. Yes, there was a fourth outside the house I didn't even see.

*does Happy Dance* BTW would youlike to run for Govenor?
 
That's great! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for letting us know!
 
Route:

So sorry that you had to go through all of that - but very, very happy that it's all working out in the end.

Please accept a big Nigel HUG.....you more than deserve it.

Take good care!
 
I'm back!

Back at Lit at last!

Just wanted to say thanks, again, to those of you who responded to this thread and offered words of comfort. They were sorely needed.

After three weeks of picking up the pieces, I'm happy to report to those who might be interested, that my luck has happily changed. (It's about time too! I was due for some good karma to kick in). I'm settled in a nice new apartment (complete with steel door) and have started on the novel again, and it's coming out better this time. Also, I got word that one of my poems, the first thing I ever submitted for real publication, has been picked up. I took out the stitches about five days ago and my hand is healing nicely.

"Adam" and his pals are still in jail, and after the grand jury hearing and so forth, it looks like that's where they'll stay for a long time. Curiously, I learned that Adam actually turned himself in the next day and gave up the other three. Points to him, I guess.

It's been an interesting lesson that life has handed to me recently. If nothing else, hey... maybe I could write a story about it someday.

Thanks again, Lit-goers.
 
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