Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Fighting back, the victim's interview

Yesterday I posted a story about a young lady that fought back and was injured, but drove away her attacker and survived.  Fighting back is obviously a tactical decision and should be calculated based on your ability and the situation (then accomplished with immediate and remorseless violence).  I was more than a little emotional at the time of the post and maybe I should have a "cooling off period" before I post, but it seemed generally well received.  You'll understand after you see for yourself.  This is the interview that got me so worked up.  It is really worth the watch.  I warn you it is pretty emotional and you can still hear the fear and pain in her voice.  No one should be put through this.  It's why I think women should most definitely take their self-defense seriously.  It's not just your life at the time of the assault.  It's your well-being, security and peace of mind afterwards.  Attacks aren't over after the assault.  They stay with you.  If you are prepared to take action to defend yourself, that empowerment can ease your mental stress and recovery in the aftermath.

7 comments:

  1. The interview is very powerful. I applaud her spirit.

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  2. What a brave young woman. And what a batch of cowards at that store! SURELY someone must have seen that attack... I hope she buys a gun and learns how to use it effectively, and if this, or another scumbag tries to hurt her again, she blows them to Kingdom Come. I'm with Ted Nugent: "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders"...

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  3. Keads - I agree. I like the fight first attitude

    Craig - it was very concerning that no one at all helped during the attack. I want to hope that truly no one heard it, but sadly I know better. I'm all for women being able to defend themselves and have very little sympathy for attackers that don't survive the defense.

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  4. I really hope they catch this A** hole. Let us know if you hear any thing else on this.
    I hope also, like the others, that she becomes armed and has some training.

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  5. Flier, if I hear anything further I will surely post it. I'm doing my best to track this particular story.

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  6. Amen. Merry Christmas, my good friend, and God bless.

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  7. Thanks, Stephen. A Merry Christmas to you as well, my friend.

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