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25 March 2007

My girlfriend got mugged at the door of where she's living. Now I feel guilty because I could have gone with her but I didn't.[More:] I can't even talk to her as they stole her mobile phone; her mother was the one who called me. :(
Yikes. Is she ok?
posted by iconomy 25 March | 20:14
Oh dear. But as I'm sure you know, this could have happened at any time and you can't be with her all the time....
posted by Orange Swan 25 March | 20:15
I just realized that my first post makes me sound like I'm thirteen.

iconomy: According to her mother and sister (that live in another town) she's emotionally shocked but physically fine.

Orange Swan: I know that, and I know that I wouldn't have been a lot of help and probably we both would have got mugged but... still. At the very least I would have been there for her instead of waiting to see her tomorrow.
posted by Memo 25 March | 20:19
What's going on in MeCha world today? I am really sorry to hear this. Even if there's no physical injuries, getting mugged can really mess with your head. I hope she's not too shaken up.

And don't beat yourself up too much on this. You really can't be with someone (anyone) 24/7.
posted by deadcowdan 25 March | 20:19
What's going on in MeCha world today?
No joke! It's like Sin City around here today. I'm ready for the anti-bunny crime wave to stop NOW, thanks.
posted by BoringPostcards 25 March | 20:28
That was a show of support, not a comment about the posts, BTW...
posted by BoringPostcards 25 March | 20:29
What BP said, both times. Treat your girl especially well for the next few days, Memo.
posted by deborah 25 March | 22:08
Here's hoping the mugger gets mugged, beaten senseless, hospitalized, jailed and mugged in prison, then released and mugged on his way home where he finds his apartment robbed.
posted by hojoki 25 March | 22:09
Give the girl a huge hug when you see her. And be prepared for whatever she's feeling about this.

Man, that sucks. I really hope she's okay.
posted by Fuzzbean 25 March | 22:18
And, fwiw--I was mugged not too long ago (damn, I hate that I've mentioned this in two mecha posts today). If your girlfriend wants to talk to somebody, I'd be happy to be put in touch, if she needs someone who's been through it. I've got a few posts about my experience up on my site. Good luck to both of you.
posted by Fuzzbean 25 March | 22:26
Thanks everyone.

I was able to talk with her by phone and while she's scared she confirmed to me that she's 'fine' (physically) so I'm a little less worried now.
posted by Memo 25 March | 23:22
You couldn't have stopped this. But that's not really what it's about is it? It sucks that this happened and you weren't at least together to share the terror of it, but the thing to be happy about is that she's ok. Lots of hugs and the like are needed, but no guilt.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice 26 March | 02:07
Absolutely no guilt needed. Just be there for her, that's what's important right now. Stupid muggers. People sure can suck, sometimes.

Oh, and nice to meet you, by the way. You too, Doublewhiskeycokenoice.
posted by redvixen 26 March | 20:04
Make up a new word. || 2008?!!?!

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