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In reply to the discussion: A weird, violent encounter today. I need some counsel, please? [View all]H2O Man
(76,988 posts)50. He does.
I have been in the sport of boxing at all levels for over 60 years now. I understand fighting. What it takes. Your husband is an honorable man.
When I was in college long ago, a teacher missed class one day. The next class, he explained that he had spent a couple days in jail for getting involved when a brute was beating his child in a parking lot. He told our class that if we learned nothing else, know to intervene when such things are taking place.
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I did! I filed charges and had a deep heart to heart with the original victim.
herding cats
Jun 12
#3
I'm glad you got to talk to the woman. It will help you cope with what happened.
mucholderthandirt
Jun 13
#69
It's hard to think strategically when your brain is overwhelmed with stress hormones...
Trueblue Texan
Jun 13
#47
Nothing to add but to say how much I admire you for your heart (okay, and here's to rescue plants, too!)
Alice B.
Jun 12
#18
Thank you, and your husband for your bravery! I'm sorry your huband got hurt. Glad you got to....
electric_blue68
Jun 12
#23
You and your husband are amazing human beings. You made a real difference in the young woman's life and made the
MLAA
Jun 12
#35
One of the things my former martial arts instructor told me to do was stay out of harms way
sakabatou
Jun 12
#42
How brave you both were! Sending you both hugs for helping that young lady.
HeartsCanHope
Jun 13
#51
Heroes - the both of you. I hope that girl has enough guts to testify against her father and
LoisB
Jun 13
#54
So any news today?? Bet he's a prior offender and given your description of him he may
allegorical oracle
Jun 13
#70