We Can Be the First To Try Something That Hasn’t Been Done
Sometimes our second attempt is better
The wonderful prompt, Dreams Kill Fears, is a great one that can go in so many directions, as dreams can help us take flight from fears that keep us grounded.
I never planned on joining law enforcement. It never crossed my mind. I didn’t know anyone in the field, and I had no reason to consider it as a career choice. However, life can be funny.
Early interaction with law enforcement
I never intended to marry an abusive alcoholic, either. But there I was, in my early twenties, halfway across the country from family, friends, and anyone I knew, in an unfamiliar city, living in poverty, with no escape. A new baby and another two years after that made my situation even more dire.
When things got to the breaking point, and I felt that my children and I were in extreme danger, I called for help. My lesson came swiftly. Whispers between officers, sideways glances, and inappropriate commentary that demeaned and berated me ensued. The officers made light of our circumstances and informed me that they wouldn’t get involved with a “domestic dispute.”
