This album reached #2 on multiple sales charts in Japan, outperforming nearly every other market, including the US and Canada. There's a reason she spends half her time there, its where half her sales are.
You feel guilt because you are good human being and it's hard not to look back, with the 20/20 vision of hindsight, and see all the ways you *could* have helped and not then feel like you should have. But you've done what you can and the rest is out of your hands. That's a really crazy thing to have witnessed. I'm…
When I was about thirteen, I was in a car with my older brother, his best friend, and my best friend, when we saw a car absolutely cream another one up ahead of us. It was dark, and traffic was packed, but we could distantly see both the driver and the passenger of the accident-causing car leap out of their…
That's a difficult circumstance, and I can see how it could bring up feelings of guilt. I think you did the best you could, and that's all you can ask of yourself. Hug.
I used to work as a victim advocate in law enforcement and I would say its normal for most people who witness something like this to feel a sense of loss of control (to me that is ultimately what your concerns about not doing enough and fears of your neighborhood are about). The detective/investigator who interviewed…
A few years back a dude was shot and killed behind our house. We obviously called 911 when the shots were fired but couldn't see anything out back because of the dark/fence. We assumed the cops would come and investigate. All they did was drive around the neighbourhood and look out the window of the cruiser. The guy…
I wanted to add another thought. Sometimes experiencing trauma can trigger old trauma that seemed resolved. Take time to be really compassionate with yourself and focus on the things you feel grateful for. It's good to reach out for help.
I second Contrarianist's suggestion that you seek help for post-traumatic stress syndrome. A couple sessions can really help clear residual trauma and help you recover a sense of focus. You witnessed an incredibly violent act. You took good action. The persistent feelings are a sign that you have been traumatized,…
Something similar happened to me. I heard gunshots in my neighborhood, and when I looked out the window, I saw a person moving frantically. Their face was well-lit and everything, and they drove off quickly, leaving behind a person laying on the ground (I had watched him basically dump the body in the parking lot). I…
Please don't feel bad. You did everything right. When stuff happens so quickly like that your first response isn't to get details. It is to make sure you are safe as it should be. You called the police and did what you could. No one else expects anything more than that and the same goes for you. Hugs and I agree that…
From your vantage point several stories up you did plenty. Thanks you, BTW. It is the collective action of people like yourself that makes society more civilized.
It takes a tremendous amount of training to remember those sort of details during a shooting. You shouldn't feel any sort of guilt. If I had to guess, you're probably suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome, which is a temporary condition. Speaking with a health professional who was familiar with PTSS really…
You did everything right. These things are shitty and scary and you did everything right. Do something for yourself and make sure you have support too. Try not to worry about school (I know, I know) and just do something so you feel safe and supported and cared for.
No, no, no...do not feel bad. You gave the information you could. That's all you can do. I was a cop (for one year) and I'm married to one and I witnessed a crazy lady slam purposely into two cars (one twice) one house over and across the street at about 3 in the afternoon and after it happened I couldn't remember…
Don't feel bad! When I was in middle school, these guys threw a lit M-80 firecracker at my friend's brother. (Not as serious, I know, but the cops still got called.) There was a group of a bout 5 of us that saw the whole thing go down and we couldn't even all agree on what color the car was. This kind of confusion is…
No, you're allowed to dislike Skylar (and other women by extension) and find whoever you want fucking irritating. As long as you are not wishing death upon her, blaming her for Walt's choices, more horrified at the way she imperfectly copes with her meth manufacturing husband than the horrible deeds of the meth…
I attended a BBQ yesterday where I saw a bunch of people I hadn't seen in 3-ish years or so. The last time many of these people saw me I weighed just about 200lbs more than I do now. I got all the usual comments about this transformation and answered with my polite, completely non-annoyed responses (as you do) but…
No, not an addict. Just an asshole.
To be honest, I know he's wanted out but just hasn't been able to give up the sex. I'm not totally surprised. Gutted, but not surprised.
"Ghosted." I'm using that term, since I seem to be sadly familiar with the concept.