Things you THOUGHT would Never Happen to You

I don’t know what got me thinking about this, but it’s on my mind tonight so I thought I would blog about it. Since having kids, I have learned to never say never. I think any parent who reads that is probably nodding along. I mean one thing I said I would NEVER do is let my child on a trampoline because I believe they are dangerous. Nevertheless, they went on one, had a blast and I can’t help but wish I had one in my backyard! Never say never.

One thing I never in a million years thought I would experience or be a part of is sending another human being to prison. I know that it is not my fault that he is in prison. It’s his fault totally but I’m still the reason he’s there. A few years ago I was shopping in Target and a man copped a feel as he walked by me. I won’t get graphic but let’s just say…he got WAY too friendly and it was apparent it was on purpose. I alerted store security, police were called, surveillance video’s were watched, and charges were filed. Come to find out, the entire thing was caught on tape AND the suspect had JUST gotten out of prison on previous sex offender charges. His record, according to police, is a mile long.

So while I know, and am happy, that this sick individual is in prison, I still can’t help feel weird that someone is in prison because of me. The DA congratulated me on coming forward. Told me that there is no telling what he would have done had I not come forward, etc etc. Proud is not how I feel (I don’t think)…I don’t even know if I can put into words what I feel.

His parole is up in about a year. I have sent in all the pertinent papers to help get his possible parole denied. Since he has several prior sex offender charges, the likelihood of him getting out before 2017 is slim to none. I often times find myself wondering what this man thinks about in prison. Does he hold a grudge against me? Is he saying my name over and over so when he does get out, he can make me pay? (yes I know I’ve watched WAY too much television, but I still can’t help wondering that).

Again I don’t know what made me start thinking about this, but it is on my mind. But it is definitely one thing I thought I would never be thinking about in regards to me.