Zuri, and anyone else who has has a similar experience, I am sorry for the ugliness in the world. I knew who said what without you having to tell me. I was appalled.
I will share one of my family experiences. 45 years ago I was a new Mom with a sleeping baby when I heard a horrendous crrrack. I ran into her room thinking her crib had fallen apart -- and she was soundly sleeping. Seconds later, police cars went flashing by. I poked my head out and they were at my neighbor's, who was my aunt and landlord. Imagine my horror to find my 16 yr. old cousin had shot and killed his mother as she was trimming roses in my backyard! To this day, I cannot visit the back yard of that house (where another relative now lives), and avoid the entire residence as much as possible. The blood spot in the lawn never again grew grass.....
To this day, I can see every moment of that day as if in slow motion. I replay certain visits we shared on sunny days, watching the flowers grow or the hummingbirds flitting about. I detest the few occasions I have been at the same family function and this cousin has the nerve to come, too. I will never forget, will never forgive. Yes, it has receded a morsel. The pain is not as intense. But the inner turmoil, sadness, and vision of that day will last forever and beyond.
:hugs: to all who know the deep agony of these senseless acts.
I love Sheriff Joe. May not "always" agree, but he knows how to treat prisoners. No coddling, for sure
At this point, I don't think I will watch any part of this trial or penalty phase. I feel raw and wounded, and not ready to subject myself to any more.
