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mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
105. And this is why
Sun Dec 16, 2012, 08:12 PM
Dec 2012

we can't just arm school personnel

Think of all the horror stories we know about some police.

We can't have armed "trained" staff members walking through schools.

Thank you for sharing, this post took some guts to put it out there ... MindMover Dec 2012 #1
YEARS of counseling Robyn66 Dec 2012 #4
I am so glad that you're happy! gateley Dec 2012 #26
Thank you for trusting again ... Bless you and your family ... MindMover Dec 2012 #77
Thank you for sharing this. One thing really touched me... kag Dec 2012 #85
whew.... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #114
back at you! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #134
I love your sig line, BTW! tavalon Dec 2012 #137
Thanks! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #145
+ brazillion. nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #6
KnR alittlelark Dec 2012 #2
Living with that kind of fear is unimaginable. polly7 Dec 2012 #3
I have, thank you Robyn66 Dec 2012 #5
You were tortured and abused, that's all there is to it. You were entrapped in an earthly hell. We People Dec 2012 #7
I have been very fortunate Robyn66 Dec 2012 #10
We share a few things..... and what you suffer from is glinda Dec 2012 #22
I am so happy to hear you've found love. And I hope you never spend a second pnwmom Dec 2012 #34
Mistreatment from a gun-nut parent. When you fear more than a black eye. valerief Dec 2012 #11
I had a girlfriend about 40 years ago that was in a similar situation. Mr.Bill Dec 2012 #8
What a terrible person he was Beringia Dec 2012 #9
Oh he is still alive Robyn66 Dec 2012 #12
Wow, Robyn.. I'm sorry you had Cha Dec 2012 #13
I'm so glad you survived and found love. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #14
This is why I think the term "gun nut" is entirely appropriate lolly Dec 2012 #15
I don't know; my late Berlin Expat Dec 2012 #56
There are responsible gun enthusiasts. Texin Dec 2012 #80
I totally agree Berlin Expat Dec 2012 #102
I have many guns for hunting, depends on what oldbanjo Dec 2012 #90
snakes? oberle Dec 2012 #93
Some snakes.. EX500rider Dec 2012 #97
all those years of terror at that formative age renate Dec 2012 #16
I always wanted to run away Robyn66 Dec 2012 #17
Robyn you are a brave woman to share your story. Peace to you sister. kimbutgar Dec 2012 #18
Your dad and my dad could be twins. Bette Noir Dec 2012 #19
Wow - angry, scary twins. dchill Dec 2012 #28
I am so sorry! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #66
I also had a gun nut for a father left lowrider Dec 2012 #20
as much as he suffered, that upbringing still must have been tough on you renate Dec 2012 #32
Welcome to DU, left lowrider! pnwmom Dec 2012 #35
Welcome to DU left lowrider. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #95
I'm so glad you survived and thrived... defacto7 Dec 2012 #21
Guns weren't the worst part vlyons Dec 2012 #23
Im so sorry that happened to you Robyn66 Dec 2012 #49
"It was the constant invalidation, telling you that you were bad, worthless, etc."... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #68
Amen, tavalon Dec 2012 #107
I did too! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #110
I've done so much FOO (family of origin) work that I think I could pay for a mercedes. tavalon Dec 2012 #117
It's not twisted but I do feel sad when I hear that tavalon Dec 2012 #136
Understand totally, tavalon. Many years later in therapy, I did "kill" them symbolically-- Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #121
I don't think its possible to completely get over it Robyn66 Dec 2012 #123
Agree completely, Robyn. The healing that comes with Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #125
Yup tavalon Dec 2012 #135
It's the rebel in you that saved your life! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #140
Actually, that sort of behavior was restricted to my time with them tavalon Dec 2012 #141
So true about authenticity--what I couldn't bear and Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #142
Yep tavalon Dec 2012 #143
There is a thread of strength in us Robyn66 Dec 2012 #147
We're all the walking wounded, who've managed to Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #149
I'm so sorry to hear your story... Moostache Dec 2012 #24
I am so glad to hear that Robyn66 Dec 2012 #47
My brother lives next to a cop. He has threatened to shoot my brother, he has shot doc03 Dec 2012 #25
OMG, this cop Carolina Dec 2012 #40
Thank you for sharing your story... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #27
When I was young Spirochete Dec 2012 #29
OK qkvhj Dec 2012 #30
I'm trying to fathom the mind that would defend gun ownership in this thread DeltaLitProf Dec 2012 #37
And we know you by your 36 posts! You're going off on a Carolina Dec 2012 #42
Thanks Carolina BanzaiBonnie Dec 2012 #58
I can't beleive anyone would respond in such a way BanzaiBonnie Dec 2012 #57
It's not? letemrot Dec 2012 #69
And the 15 year old daughter may be dead if he was a gun nut LiberalLovinLug Dec 2012 #79
That is sad. I feel for you. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #31
What a story! rightsideout Dec 2012 #33
Thank you for sharing this with us. vaberella Dec 2012 #36
I hope so Robyn66 Dec 2012 #45
Thanks for sharing that. ITA how important it is for a girl to have a good father. I raccoon Dec 2012 #38
Its so true Robyn66 Dec 2012 #44
Thank you Carolina Dec 2012 #39
My brothers Robyn66 Dec 2012 #43
Thank you, again, for the full Carolina Dec 2012 #104
Seems like he was just a nut... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #41
Your father was abusive. frank380 Dec 2012 #46
He was just a lot more dangerous because he was one. Walk away Dec 2012 #52
"Someone with a loaded gun in his hand only has to lose control for a split second raccoon Dec 2012 #62
Robyn, your story is inspiring. enough Dec 2012 #48
Actually..... Robyn66 Dec 2012 #51
Thank you but my intention is not really to inspire anyone Robyn66 Dec 2012 #109
You have conveyed the reality with great clarity. enough Dec 2012 #132
I am so sorry etherealtruth Dec 2012 #50
God, I've heard of child abuse, but that is horrendous! ReRe Dec 2012 #53
I am truly sorry you had to experience all that. Horrific and scary! marew Dec 2012 #54
You are a survivor and your adult life serves as a role model LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #55
Funny that tavalon Dec 2012 #108
Rec'd nt treestar Dec 2012 #59
Shot blanks at you...! Grins Dec 2012 #60
I have no words. :^( *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #61
Thank you Robyn66 Dec 2012 #133
I can relate. My father only had a few guns, but only 'played' with them when he was drunk. joanbarnes Dec 2012 #63
So without the guns, he would have been Ward Cleaver? AlexSatan Dec 2012 #64
Might want to rethink that post. It's incorrect and insensitive. nolabear Dec 2012 #67
Good catch AlexSatan Dec 2012 #72
So let's cut that by half, whatsay? nolabear Dec 2012 #78
Unless you want to actually use real data, sure AlexSatan Dec 2012 #81
I don't get your point (seems to support mine except moreso) but this I know. nolabear Dec 2012 #88
Take it somewhere else. Your insensitivity is stunning. nt Chorophyll Dec 2012 #111
Yo Satan tavalon Dec 2012 #118
I recognize AlexSatan Dec 2012 #120
Guns are part of his self-image. They are a source of his perceived power. kwassa Dec 2012 #122
And if it weren't for guns AlexSatan Dec 2012 #124
You are speaking like you know him Robyn66 Dec 2012 #126
Obviously AlexSatan Dec 2012 #127
For him to not have guns in his life, Robyn66 Dec 2012 #130
By choice, rather than by nature. LanternWaste Dec 2012 #156
The Fail Club gains another member. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #148
True, Sir: Calls Hisself 'Satan' And Cannot Tell Masochism From Sadism.... The Magistrate Dec 2012 #153
I had a grandfather like that. Cop and all. I'm so glad you're doing well. nolabear Dec 2012 #65
My answer.... Gary 50 Dec 2012 #70
Monday morning quarterbacking... Ineeda Dec 2012 #100
+1. The Renaissance scholar Stephen Greenblatt wrote a great book with coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #106
Oh Jesus, what a jerk! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #71
HI Odin Robyn66 Dec 2012 #131
Well you sound like you are on the road to recovery. Because honestly I don't know southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #73
Another survivor of gun nut father pattiepcomedy Dec 2012 #74
Sounds more like Jim Warren Dec 2012 #75
I'm discusted by the replies here who think your Dad wasn't a gun nut. sellitman Dec 2012 #76
Oh, he was a gun nut bobclark86 Dec 2012 #83
Yet without the guns sellitman Dec 2012 #96
This is the kind of abusive asshole... bobclark86 Dec 2012 #82
+1 CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #91
I would bet money that your father came from an abusive home. Gregorian Dec 2012 #84
Wow, how horrible! CountAllVotes Dec 2012 #86
Thank you for sharing Taverner Dec 2012 #87
Holy Smokes, I Thought I Had It Bad otohara Dec 2012 #89
Condolences - Wish We Could Take The Painful Memories Away cantbeserious Dec 2012 #92
BIG HUG proud patriot Dec 2012 #94
Thats your experience UndahCovah Dec 2012 #98
Thanks for sharing Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #99
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #101
You're a good mother, imo usregimechange Dec 2012 #103
Thanks! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #112
And this is why mainstreetonce Dec 2012 #105
Thank you for this. lupinella Dec 2012 #113
Thank you! You captured it perfectly! Robyn66 Dec 2012 #119
I cannot imagine that kind of abuse. Hugs to you Robyn66 AllyCat Dec 2012 #115
" having a bad father is just about the worst thing in the world " Tinksrival Dec 2012 #116
I am truly sorry for what you had to go through derby378 Dec 2012 #128
Oh dear. MuseRider Dec 2012 #129
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #138
Sorry Robyn rufus dog Dec 2012 #139
But you know what, Robyn66 Dec 2012 #144
You go Girl! rufus dog Dec 2012 #152
Just saw this. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #146
Now you know Robyn66 Dec 2012 #154
did anybody else in the neighborhood think it was so dangerous they needed guns?e yurbud Dec 2012 #150
The neighborhood was fine, no fig leaf even attempted Robyn66 Dec 2012 #155
wow--you would think members of the extended family would be nervous about inviting him yurbud Dec 2012 #157
Hugs and thanks, Robyn JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #151
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