Wow, that’s terrible. I really hope they catch those guys.
I’m doubly glad your husband wasn’t more seriously hurt and I hope his recovery is speedy.
Suck.
One time I spotted a guy walking toward my girlfriend and I pulling a box cutter from his pocket. I moved us away from him and I think that the loss of initiative made him lose interest.
Things like this are sad. It’s why we all live in locked up boxes afraid to look a stranger in the eye.
Accept my sympathies, Indygrrl: it’s tough enough to deal with one concussion at a time, let alone two or more. Two or three minutes is a very long time to be repeatedly hit and kicked for absolutely no reason by several people you don’t know, without any of them thinking to either rob you or suggest that you may not be the victim they’re looking for. Your dog must be very well-trained: it’s rare for even the smallest to remain passive, neither inflicting nor receiving injury, when their owner is in such distress for so long. Even rarer was the good luck for there to be several witnesses handy, working on a neighbor’s garage well after dark, and the bad luck that none of them had a cell phone or were within a 2-3 minute run of the scene. The good news is that a long-term serious headache condition is rarely exacerbated by such an event: the fact that he was walking the neighborhood less than 24 hours later, looking for his keys, is evidence of that. When the police arrived (and you should complain: they really should have notified both you and EMS, so he wouldn’t have to call you and you wouldn’t have to drive to the hospital ((and you should complain again, because hospitals should definitely admit patients who come in with not one but two concussions)), and most LE officers are trained to do so). Your energy in creating and distributing 100 flyers, so soon after these distressing events, can only be admired. I hope the people you normally tell things like this to return very soon.
Hoping the best for you and your husband. I would advise you both find a professional to talk to. Sometimes these things can leave the scars you can’t see. Keep us posted.
SSG Schwartz
Oh man, Indygirl, that’s horrible. I hope your hubby is all right and that the fuckers who beat him up get the living shit kicked out of them by a bunch of rabid, bloodthirsty blokes bigger than they are.
Good god, what a nightmare. I’m glad he seems to be ok physically, but it’s going to be a long time recovering spiritually for him. You’re both in my thoughts.
Again, the same as the rest. I also wish to echo “welcome back”.
Hope everything ends up well.
I’d love to shove a jackhammer with a cactus attached up every one of their urethras and turn it on to maximum overdrive, while simultaneously feeding them their own testicles on lovely-decorated cookies.
That’s awful Indygrrl, I’m so sorry that happened to your hubby, and that both of you have to go through this sorta thing. It’s incredible how people can do that sort of thing to each other, and without provocation. It baffles me how these things just…happen.
Take care of yourselves and share lots of love between the two of you.
They’ll get what’s coming to them, so sayeth I.
One of the hardest things to do after being victimized is to recover your pre-attack sense of security and self. I’d suggest putting together an action plan while he’s convalescing and getting some counseling for him, and perhaps yourself. Some positive and straightforward steps you can take would include taking a martial arts or self defense class, preferably together. His fears for you when you are in a similar situation will undoubtedly be hightened by this experience. Knowing self defense techniques and training in them helps a lot, but one of the best things these classes do is raise awareness. A car pulling up in front of you and five or six guys getting out, but not making a move towards the house or some building(as they would if that were their destination) would have me reaching into my pocket for my cell, tapping 911, and hovering over “talk”. I do the same thing when I see someone loitering around an ATM machine late at night and I’m pulling up to use it. Or I just skip it and go to another ATM. Maybe buddy-walk the dog for a while after he recovers, or if you can’t do that, have him chat on the phone to you during the walk, maybe with a bluetooth headset? Some of the best things you can do are those things you can do any time. Self defense training never gets left at home like a pepper spray bottle. Situational awareness and threat assessment training stays with you through your life and helps in tons of situations. Everything from creepy loiterers to recognizing when a co-worker is feeling stressed or threatened during a meeting and helping to diffuse those situations. Reading a situation is a great asset as a parent as well.
I’m not sure there is much you can do after the fact to capture or punish the attackers, the posters are a good idea. Making sure the cops have your contact info so you can be witnesses in case they do catch the guys wouldn’t hurt. The most important thing is to get yourselves whole as much as possible. If your chance comes for some closure through the criminal justice system, that’s fine, but don’t count on it. Anger is a reaction, hurt is a reaction, fear is a reaction. If you’re not careful they can become a lifestyle, and they’re no good as a lifestyle.
Good luck,
Steven
Hell’s bells! Take very good care of him these next few days
I would agree. A unprovoked physical attack on a man can have psychological after effects similar to the rape of a woman. It’s often more then just recovering from the physical injuries and men are reluctant to admit these feelings. Counseling might be a very good idea.
This is a very eerie follow-up to the “How Would You Fare in a Fight” thread. 
Most of us can hold our own against one, or maybe two attackers. With five or six, though, what the hell do you do. You mention he’s played sports where he gets hit. It’s very disorientating. However, there are certain things much more disorientating than being hit one on one by a single person, in a way you’re expecting, in a situation you’re expecting. Holy fuck. That’s all I’ve got. :mad:
It’s impossible to say how angry this makes me.
I would not be surprised to see this appear on youtube from a mobile phone camera.
We in the UK have had this thing called ‘happy slapping’ where some schoolkids have been doing this, some have been very serious assaults.
I believe young ‘men’ have also been doing this.
This has led directly to the crimials being apprehended and sent to prison in some cases.
There is a tendency of these types of thugs to repeat their actions until they are brought to account
Fucking bastard cowardly morons, I hope they are really proud of their heroics.
Sympathies are with you and remember what goes around comes around, they’ll get what’s coming to 'em one day and I hope they get in in spades
That’s just awful. I just can’t fathom why people do the things they do sometimes. Best wishes to you and your hubby on a speedy recovery from all of the after effects. This whole thread is making me re-think my pre-dawn walk schedule.
That’s awful, Indygrrl, and I hope he’s ok soon. However, from a safety standpoint, could you email me privately (via my profile) and let me know which neighborhood, since I also live in Indianapolis? I want to make sure others are warned, too.
{{{{{{{both of you}}}}}}
A similar thing happened to me many years ago, though it was only three men. My God comfort you and your family.
That’s awful. I hope he recovers completely, body and mind. That’s so terrible, and so close to home.
I hope he recovers and I hope they catch the men who did it. Sending healing thoughts his way.