I guess I might as well take my thoughts as far as they've gone....
I have to admit that what terrified me most in all these years since that episode is wondering what would have happened had I been holding a knife or a gun.... I have never been so not in control of myself ever before. My own fist was not 'my own' at that moment. Had I had anything in my hand, I might not be typing here tonight. Before it happened to me, I couldn't begin to comprehend the process involved in physical touching or hurting another person without at least a split second of intent.
My life could have turned into a terrifying ordeal for all of us, him, me, my children, his family. I cannot even imagine.