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Facing a dilemma
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:18 pm
(November 17, 2015 at 5:15 pm)Thena323 Wrote: Were you there when he was sentenced?

Yes.  I prepared myself for it pretty well and it went smoother than I thought and I know I would have regretted not being there.  He made no comments, made no eye contact, just accepted his punishment and was taken away and that was it.  Huge relief.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:33 pm
(November 17, 2015 at 5:10 pm)Kingpin Wrote: I know this is necro posting but I just wanted to provide an update.  My step father was sentenced on Nov 9th to 40 years in prison, chance of parole in 20 years.  Most likely he will never be in public again considering his age and health.  Good to have closure.

Congratz on closing that page of your life.

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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:38 pm
I figured that's why you had to take off for awhile. Deeply Serious Stuff requires a lot of focus, there's not always room for much outside of the crucial stuff (family, job, etc.). 

Glad things went smoother than you thought they would.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:46 pm
(November 17, 2015 at 5:38 pm)Thena323 Wrote: I figured that's why you had to take off for awhile. Deeply Serious Stuff requires a lot of focus, there's not always room for much outside of the crucial stuff (family, job, etc.). 

Glad things went smoother than you thought they would.

There was that and another unexpected thing that has caused a lot of turmoil, but we are rebounding from it and will be stronger because of it.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:47 pm
Firstly welcome back Kingpin - you have been missed by me and many others.

Second, I'm glad that your family now has justice and something resembling closure. May that bastard never see freedom again.

Hope you're ok and things will sort themselves out in the end Heart
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:48 pm
(November 17, 2015 at 5:47 pm)Kaiser Wrote: Firstly welcome back Kingpin - you have been missed by me and many others.

Second, I'm glad that your family now has justice and something resembling closure. May that bastard never see freedom again.

Hope you're ok and things will sort themselves out in the end Heart

Thanks! man so many name changes recently.  Will be hard not to call you Iro anymore.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 5:54 pm
Wow, that is a powerful experience, good that you are all ok!
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 17, 2015 at 11:17 pm
(November 17, 2015 at 5:18 pm)Kingpin Wrote:
(November 17, 2015 at 5:15 pm)Thena323 Wrote: Were you there when he was sentenced?

Yes.  I prepared myself for it pretty well and it went smoother than I thought and I know I would have regretted not being there.  He made no comments, made no eye contact, just accepted his punishment and was taken away and that was it.  Huge relief.

Massive respect to you! I have always respected you anyways KP, and I respect you even more for having such courage. Massive Kudos to you my friend. And I'm glad you're back, I've missed you.
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November 18, 2015 at 1:49 am (This post was last modified: November 18, 2015 at 1:50 am by robvalue.)
That sounds like the best outcome that could be expected given the situation. Well done for being so brave, and I hope this helps you move on and to become stronger still.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
November 18, 2015 at 3:59 am
Who says God wasn't looking over his shoulder! Shame on you heathens...!
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