(Raises hand to weigh in)
When Jessica Ridgeway went missing and also when she was found (well part of her
), and when LE told us flat out there was a very dangerous active predator whom they think is likely local and close (
), and for the community to “remain vigilant” (as I’ve said before in other cases,imo when LE uses the word “vigilant” that’s a red flag); anyway.
This was a serious situation obviously and we were all scared to death (for the kids). I’ve said before it was like being in a real life horror movie...
If course anything can happen at anywhere anytime. As mentioned above no amount awareness would have saved Jayme from this type of abduction (in your home
).
It was a fine line, how we communicate with the kids. We want them to know how serious this is to be aware, not run off alone, sigh having a hard time saying f what I’m saying.
Here it is. I basically had to scare them silly but not traumatize then. That was a fine line.
My point I guess is that awareness is always important.
Ps:
O/T, please see this post from the Watts thread. Jessica’s family reached out to donate stuffed animals left at her memorial since blankets are being made from the stuffed animals at the Watts memorial. Quote in progress
(Wow that was a hard post to get out.)