Recidivist

News today of a man I worked with for several years is back in jail. After serving several years in prison, he was released on parole/probation (I’m unclear about which). Per my source, he is going back to prison for a long time.

Personally, I have always thought he is a piece of shit. He is part of a family I know well, having worked in the family owned business for many years.

A narcissist and an alcoholic/drug abuser with a violent temper, he always sees himself as a victim. Never did I know him to accept responsibility for his actions. He was smart enough not to try me on, more the pity.

Once again the mother of his son will be without child support and his son without a father, even a mostly absent father.

My staunch rule, when you work in a family owned business, stay out of the family’s business, was often tested. I didn’t want to be, “Uncle Frank”. His youngest brother was under my tutelage for a few years and has become a fine father and asset wherever he works after going the AA route.

This family, for all their dysfunction, is people I care about. I can’t do, or won’t do, anything but be their friend.

Ain’t life a bitch sometimes?