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I'm a careless murderer

When i was 20 years old in college i was at a party extremely drunk, I decided to drive home despite being told not to. While responding to messages i ran over someone jogging he was sent to the hospital and died three days later. I never forget being taken from the cell to processing and i was.charged for vehicular homicide. I'll forget the feeling i had that this poor guy was gone amd dead because of me i killed him it occurred to me a few minutes later my life was forever changed too. I spent 7 years in federal prison i was paroled last year. While I'm serving out a ten year probation i will also be arrested on the anniversary of the wreck November 3rd and spend the three days in jail to symbolize the victim's stay in the hospital. An hour hasn't passed by where i haven't thought of that men or his family i grief for them and so sorry i destroyed their world forever. I did my time but i carry the weight and guilt until the day i join him in death.
KarateAaron · 46-50, M
Wow, that sounds like a really horrible, traumatic experience for everyone involved (yourself included)! I wouldn't call you a "murderer," though -- not to get too lawyerly here, but murder requires an "intent" to kill or cause bodily harm, and what you described sounds like an accident (you didn't mean to run anyone over)... so, while the whole situation is still horrible, of course, I don't think you should call yourself a "murderer"
dimfok · 22-25, M
@KarateAaron my thoughts exactly
DomMan67 · 56-60, M
We have all made mistakes in our life but few lead to the end of another life as a result. Your remorse speaks volumes since you are not making excuses for your actions that lead to that fatal result.

I do not know how the family of that man that lost his life feels but I hope they have forgiven you. You was obviously young at the time it happened and most anyone that says they have not made mistakes that could have been fatal especially when young is not being realistic.

As ridiculous as this is going to sound the key to your current situation is to learn and progress. You can not have a life if you are consumed by the life that was lost as a result of the mistake you made when young.

The person that was killed would not wish that on you. Be a better person as a result. That is all anyone can do.
That is a tough thing to endure and a heavy burden you will have to live with for the rest of your life
Newtothis123 · 31-35, M
I’m sorry
496sbc · 36-40, M

 
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