should I go?

[greenwizard]

I was informed on Friday that the sister's trial is Tuesday. I don't have to go to this one. They already have me on video at the police station identifying her voice as the person who made the threatening phone call.

On one hand, it would be nice to see her get her comeuppance. With all the evidence they've got against her, I really don't see how she can squirm out of it. On the other hand, I don't really want to see her again. Just looking at her will remind me of everything I've been put through, and I'm not sure I want to put myself in that position.

 

[bluesky]

In my opinion do what is safe and good for you. If this will have any ill effects on you then don't go. From what you have been posting sounds like stress is the least thing you need right now. Take care of you and keep posting.

 

[Ceremony]

If it were me greenwizard, I would not go. And I agree with bluesky that you consider what feels best. To me your intuition that it reminds you is too much. And I also think there's more risk you just don't need.

 

[Bluedogone]

Unless you feel this would bring some kind of closure to this whole mess or would be of some benefit to YOU I would say - don't go.

She sounds as if she is someone who seeks attention, and delights in confusion, turmoil, creating anxiety. Your presence would possibly add to her perception of being a self important bad ass. Your audio testimony may not be as powerful as your appearance, but it hardly seems worth it.

 

[greenwizard]

I think it would feel good to see her face as she is found guilty of intimidating both me and the other guy, as well as putting up that ad and causing even more trauma. But otherwise, I do think it would bring too much stress. Reliving everything is just more than I think I can stand right now.

 

[Ceremony]

Is there a video feed you could watch in another room? Then see and hear, but not be directly seen? I'm only wondering about being seen again?

 

[greenwizard]

I don't think there is. I probably just won't go. Let the court deal with the sociopath.

 

[greenwizard]

I ultimately decided not to go. The trial is going on as we speak, and I am safe and sound in my living room. She really doesn't need or deserve more energy on my part. They're going to let me know the outcome, though with all the evidence they've got, I'd be honestly surprised if she wasn't found guilty.

 

[zookeeper]

I think staying out of the courtroom was wisdom. No matter the outcome, you know the truth and your peace of mind is ultimately the most important thing.
Brian