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Post by supergirl20 on Jun 17, 2012 17:31:10 GMT -5
I wanted to ask some advice. I have not seen the crime photos from my dad's murder. From what I read in the paper and the look on the officers faces that responded to the scene, it was pretty horrific, not that any murder is not horrible in it self. Part of me wants to see the photos to see tha reality of what happened. The other part of me is scared the images will scar me too much. Having to identify my dad at the coroner's office was bad enough and that was just on a black and white tv screen, the photos will be bigger and probably in color. I'm torn any advice I would welcome it.
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Post by Janet-Beth's Mom on Jun 17, 2012 20:49:02 GMT -5
I wanted to ask some advice. I have not seen the crime photos from my dad's murder. From what I read in the paper and the look on the officers faces that responded to the scene, it was pretty horrific, not that any murder is not horrible in it self. Part of me wants to see the photos to see tha reality of what happened. The other part of me is scared the images will scar me too much. Having to identify my dad at the coroner's office was bad enough and that was just on a black and white tv screen, the photos will be bigger and probably in color. I'm torn any advice I would welcome it. Dear one, I am so sorry your Dad was taken from you. This Father's Day must be so very hard for you. The idea of crime scene photos was terrifying for me too. I am guessing you are talking about seeing them at trial? When we were at trial, during the breaks, the victim's assistance person would tell us what was scheduled to come up soon. And if it was something we did not want to see, they would tell us just before it was time for that so we could leave for that part. You don't have to look at anything that you don't want to. I hope you are taking care of you, and that you are getting through this day okay at least. Big big (((HUGS))) to you.
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Post by supergirl20 on Jun 18, 2012 22:11:53 GMT -5
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Post by Charlene on Jul 31, 2012 12:17:08 GMT -5
Thank you for responding, I'm sorry about your awful tragedy with your daughter as well. Such senseless acts done by horrible monsters. I took comfort in your words. Im trying to get through this for me and my mom, don't know if I can go on life is pointless for me now. Life is never pointless. Your mom needs you, and your father needs you to be his voice as you go through the trial. Leaving this life voluntarily would not honor your father's memory. He would not want you to give up on life. All you have to do right now is just put one foot in front of the other. Time will help with the rest. Please seek counseling, especially if you can find a counselor that specializes in victim specific issues, or post-traumatic stress disorder. You might not think so but you are definitely likely to be suffering from PTSD. I don't know what state you are in but there may be victim services that will help you find and pay for counseling. You can send me a private message if you like and I will try to help you find resources.
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