The Hurting People XXX

"My heart was beating fast, I was sweating, I couldn't think and I felt pain all over," kata Helen (bukan nama sebenarnya) menceritakan keadaannya kepada saya tadi. "When I woke up in the morning, I got migraine so bad, I haven't had such a severe one since 4 years ago. My drug was already expired then, so I couldn't take any. My right eyes felt as if it was about going to explode. Ya, anaknya pengganja, 'marijuana smoker' istilahnya, meniru "teladan" atlit pemenang medali emas snowboarding Kanada, Ross Rebagliati:-(. Anak ini sudah tidak bersekolah lagi dan kerjanya hanya tidur, makan, bangun, disamping tentunya mengganja. "This morning, when I was getting ready to go to work, I couldn't find my car key in the place I used to put. After founding it and started driving the car, I found the radio station was changed. The car clock which I set 10 minutes ahead was showing the right time. So he must have used it last night." Anak ini tidak mempunyai asuransi untuk mengendarai mobil ibunya dan ia pun baru saja lulus ujian SIM. "Just by instinct I looked down and lo and behold I found a joint (rokok ganja) under the seat. I looked at the other side and yes I found a Rogers Video card (kartu suatu toko penyewaan video) that belongs to her girlfriend. I don't really know what to do, I am so overwhelmed."

"Well you know all the basic questions I could have asked and I won't do that. You know there is no motivation for your son to change his behaviour and why would he? If I were you I am going to the police and charge him." "I was thinking of that, I had have enough. I felt so angry this morning, I felt I was abused. When I came to the office I was crying and sobbing." "Could you go to the police then?" "I need to talk first to my husband and I can't go by myself. I need someone to accompany me." "Sure thing and if you can't find anyone to be with you, here is my card at the office. Call me anytime tomorrow, that number is a direct line. I don't have a meeting scheduled so I should be able to come with you. My office is at Don Mills and Eglinton, not too far from the 41st Division (nama suatu kantor polisi)." "I am a bit hesitant to press charges though, it is as if I am betraying him." "You are not, you are doing good things for him. I don't say it's easy, but it will be worth it." "Yes, I would be more devastated if he is driving under the influence of drug and hit or kill someone." "Precisely, you could have guilt feeling for the rest of your life. As well, you could be in a mess dealing with the lawsuit personally because your insurance won't cover you." "I know that but what do you mean a mess?" "I have a friend whose wife got killed by a drunk driver. He sued the person and the insurance company and the lawyer was so skillful and manipulative that he lost the lawsuit. He became 'The Hurting People', can't live anymore in this city, this country and left for good for Australia. What I am trying to say, you don't want to deal with insurance company if you don't have any coverage. You will lose." "I see, yes I can't risk myself then, I will go to the police station tomorrow." "Good for you and your son. Good luck. Don't hesitate to call me if you need me."

Ya, suatu kisah bagian dari kehidupanku lagi hari ini. Suami Helen bukanlah ayah anak itu. Si anak berpindah-pindah dari rumah ayahnya ke rumah ibunya, seenak jidatnya. Korban dari keluarga yang bercerai kata Anda? Mungkin saja tetapi bukan tujuanku untuk bercerita membahas hal itu. Helen mempunyai pilihan, mengikuti nasihatku atau tidak berbuat apa-apa dan berdoa saja :-(. Ia hanyalah satu dari sejuta atau sebilyun THP di dunia ini. Kalau "nasib" Anda lebih beruntung dari Helen, doakanlah ia dan teman-temannya yang menemaninya hari-hari ini, yang mencoba menjadi ortu yang baik dan anggota masyarakat yang bertanggung jawab. Salam dari Toronto.

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