My heart goes out to you, KP.
I personally think you have a duty to testify, a duty both to your mother and to society. I understand (albeit dimly, impersonally) how this could provoke so much horror in you, but if the alternative is that justice is not done, I'd say gird your loins and speak the truth.
As I told my son often throughout his childhood, you cannot defeat your fears unless you confront them. You're a good man and your life's story demonstrates the tremendous strength you have. I have no doubt that it will serve you in good stead through this ordeal as well.
Have peace, brotha.
I personally think you have a duty to testify, a duty both to your mother and to society. I understand (albeit dimly, impersonally) how this could provoke so much horror in you, but if the alternative is that justice is not done, I'd say gird your loins and speak the truth.
As I told my son often throughout his childhood, you cannot defeat your fears unless you confront them. You're a good man and your life's story demonstrates the tremendous strength you have. I have no doubt that it will serve you in good stead through this ordeal as well.
Have peace, brotha.
