The man’s phone sat in the middle of his desk, surrounded by a mess of papers, coffee cups, and half-eaten donuts. The wallpaper on the phone was a picture of a smiling toddler, the man’s new son.
The man had remarried last year after his first wife divorced him. His new wife also had a child from a previous marriage, and the two children had quickly bonded.
The man was a good father, but he had a dark past. He had been violent in his first marriage, and there were rumors that he had been abusive to his ex-wife.
Despite his past, the man was now happily remarried and seemed to be a good husband and father. However, there was still a shadow of doubt hanging over him. Would he eventually become violent again?
One day, the man’s phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was his ex-wife. The man hesitated for a moment, but then he answered the phone.
The ex-wife told the man that she was worried about him. She had heard rumors that he was being abusive to his new wife, and she wanted to make sure that he was not hurting her.
The man denied the accusations, but the ex-wife was not convinced. She told the man that she would be keeping an eye on him, and that she would not hesitate to call the police if she saw any signs of abuse.
The man hung up the phone feeling shaken. He knew that his ex-wife was right to be worried. He had a dark past, and he knew that he was capable of violence.
The man decided that he needed to change his ways. He started going to therapy, and he began working on his anger issues. He also promised his new wife that he would never hurt her.
It has been a few years since the man’s ex-wife called him. He has not had any violent outbursts, and his new wife is happy. The man knows that he will never be able to erase his past, but he is determined to create a better future for himself and his family.
Expected events will be rigorously examined. This means that the man’s past behavior will be carefully scrutinized. His therapist will be looking for any signs of violence, and his wife will be watching him closely.
Verification of unexpected events will be moderate. This means that if the man does have any unexpected outbursts, they will be investigated, but not with the same level of intensity as his past behavior. The therapist will want to understand why the outburst happened, but they will not be as concerned about the man’s overall stability.
The man’s story is a reminder that even people with a dark past can change. With hard work and dedication, it is possible to overcome our demons and create a better future for ourselves.
— hiro (@hiro_osaka_jp) August 2, 2023
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