So an armed robber entered the workplace and i confronted them, I've been in this dark hole and ik part of me, a big part, wanted him to just end it for me. But then he leveled his weapon at a customer and suddenly my, do what the person with the gun says training kicked in. I played by the rules and he left without hurting anyone. I thought about her and the pain, and how I wanted out of it clear up until someone else's life was in danger and then priorities completely shifted. I don't know how to process this.
Last updated on:2026-01-13T16:05:52+05:30
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Hella dramatic! one thing has nothing to do with another
i haven’t faced a gun, but i’ve been in that headspace where part of me didn’t care if i lived. then suddenly someone else needed protecting and everything snapped into focus. that switch is REAL.
i haven’t faced a gun, but i’ve been in that headspace where part of me didn’t care if i lived. then suddenly someone else needed protecting and everything snapped into focus. that switch is REAL.
oh my goodness, what a terrible thing to have happened to you and customers. I can only hope that the organisation will be offering you the correct support you will require going forward. but please don't be hard on yourself you tried to protect others in that spilt moment hoping for him to end your pain, which has now left you realing with another pain of guilt to deal with. just know that you reacted to your instinct before your training kicked in which prevented anyone from getting hurt. maybe request counselling to help you understand and process your emotions now.