We All Knew it was Just a Matter of Time, Didn't We?
Let Me Preface the Story with this:
I have Worked 20+ Years as a Teacher, School Counselor, and a Mental Health Counselor.
These Jobs Required Me to Attend Yearly "Restraint Training."
This is Not Self-Defense, but a Method of Restraining Individuals so They Do Not Hurt Themselves or Others.
Yes, I have had to Use this Training on Some Occasions.
The Techniques became "second nature."
OK, Now the Story:
My Husband and I attended a Cook-Out/Party where there was Several Couples.
No Children!
We were Both Surprised to See My Husband's Sister, Toni and her husband.
As You All Know, Things have Never Been Smooth for Us.
I have Tried and Tried, Ignored, Prayed, You Name It, I have Done It!
We Waved over the Crowd of Couples and Began to Mingle...
OUT of Nowhere, Toni Comes Up Behind Me and Gets Me in a Headlock!
Let Us All Assume this was a Friendly, Jokingly Headlock...
I Reacted by "Twirling Around" and "Moving" Toni to the Ground!!!!
OMG!!!! The Whole Thing was NOT PRETTY!!!!
Half of the Crowd Gasped and the Other Half Burst Out Laughing!!!
I Immediately Began Apologizing, Helping Her Up, Brushing Her Off, Petting Her, etc.
It was Awful!!!
Phil Yelled at Me!
He Embarrassed Me even More!
I did the Ugly Cry...
Toni Cried and Played "The Victim" to the Hilt!!!
I left the Party Alone.
Phil and I have not Spoken in Three Days!
I Swear, I DID NOT Know It was Her!
I DID NOT Know what was going on!
I just Reacted!!!
So, I am Waiting Around for Toni to Press Charges or Better yet, Sue Me!!!
I cannot Wait for the Seriousness to Break so I can Have a Good Laugh about this!!
I also need to add, I am way to Old to be Doing these Kind of Moves...
What should I do now?
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Just be your wonderful, spunky, spontaneous self. Reactions happen. I remember an incident where I committed a faux pas and thought it was hilarious, but my husband (a bystander) was not amused. I was more disappointed in him and his reaction than I was in mine.
(Wish I had been there to see it!)
OMG Missy, how do these things happen to you? I'm sorry I'm laughing but really, I'm kind of proud you "took her down"
I have a feeling you will be getting the "stink eye" for awhile.
But really, anybody would react to a surprise choke-hold. It's not your fault.
Yikes! I would probably do nothing. Let it die down.
Just let me be the first to say "You Rock!!" I love that you could do that, even if it didn't go over well.
I personally think that if someone is going to put you in a headlock they better expect something in return - she'll never do that again. Holy Hannah!
I'm sorry it caused problems between you and Phil - hopefully he can see your side and it will blow over soon.
Subtract the reaction from Phil and your sil and this is a pretty hilarious story. Hopefully the bad vibes will blow over and you can laugh at this soon.
Well... she learned her lesson! I don't think she'll be doing that to you again any time soon.
Why not give her a call...
holy guacamole, dude! i think that anyone who puts another person in a head lock without warning or provocation needs to be put on the ground in a less than friendly manner. totally uncalled for & your reaction is completely understandable.
clearly that doesn't help you situation with phil, but as a cop, he should understand that you were assaulted & your training kicked in. he probably would have done the same if a guy came up behind him & did the same thing.
No worries. This too shall pass (but don't forget about it because it's a great story).
Sorry Missy but still laughing as I type, end of the day these things happen (quite alot to you it would seam ;o) ). It was not deliberate and the sooner the others realise this the better, but if they cannot see it as it was well.... you could always go for the 'half nelson'. Take care me dear,
John
Wonder Woman, my hero. Personally I think you did "exactly" what you were supposed to do under the circumstances and I also personally believe your hubby needs to step into the real world and understand shit happens and get over it. I would have given $100 to have been standing there and seen you take her down and that is a fact. Hang in there & just be Missy until it all blows over. You don't need to "do" anything sweetheart.
Oh Missy. I'm sorry. I hate that feeling. Really you didn't do anything wrong. One day you'll have an awesome story.
It's her own stupid fault.
I have a few people I'd like you to take down for me.
She can't sue, she laid a hand, albeit incredibly stupid one, on you first.
Phil, silent treatment.
Stick to your guns,Missy. You've apologized, end of it. Phil can , pardon me, suck it. He's being as ass of epic size.
A husband always knows his place is to back up his wife. He knows the history, he knows what that spawn of spartan is like and he doesn't talk to you for three days running?
Ohhh I'd make him squirm for that.
She's not my SIL and he's not my husband but I feel like throttling both of them, I can't imagine how you feel right now :-(
I have to laugh, sorry! Glad you took her down and you should have done it no matter WHO it was. Does Phil actually expect that you should have stood there and let yourself be held in a headlock? OMGoodness!
Hopefully things will die down and you and phil can get back on track.
She put you in a headlock?! What the hell?! Phil better start talking to you, or his turn is coming. Can I get some of that restraint training?
Are you sure you don't have PTSD? The story sounded like an old WWII vet throwing someone before he knew who they were. Either way, if she threw the headlock, she had it coming.
Having worked psych. I so know those instincts that kick in- you're so right, its a natural reaction that kicks in when you work with a population of people that can and will hurt you! She has to feel so embarrassed over HER Faux Pas, not YOURS!
Oh Missy, girl, I feel for you. Stupid in laws.
Okay, seriously? WTF was she thinking? You had EVERY right to react the way you did. And the fact that it was TONI, ha ha, made me laugh! Serves her right! Tell Phil to build a bridge and GET OVER IT!!!
I feel for you! I have a SIL but she isn't dumb enough to try something like that! And I would have done the same exact thing as yo did. You have nothing o apologize for and if anyone IS apologizing.....it should be her first and your hubby profusely! I can't believe she thought that was okay? And then to cry wolf? Sounds like she dishes it but CAN'T Take it!!! You hang in there; someone is going to notice that her mind is off kilter.
Teresa
Me again; my computer has the hiccups. I meant "you and to"
Oh sweetie..you are not to blame for defending yourself! Seriously, who comes up behind another adult and puts them in a headlock!! She owes YOU an apology!
I would definitely lay low and hope things pass!
My biggest question is, why in the world would she touch you, let along put you in a headlock? Who does that, besides 20-something frat boys, being rowdy at a party? Sounds like she got what she deserved! Just sayin'
If you have already told your husband your side of the story then I would do nothing!! It's his turn to speak!!
I'm so mad at mine right now. He completely blew up at me for no reason and I he thinks it's my fault. He wouldn't even let me explain why I blew up at him. Just said don't talk to me right now. So for as long as I can ...he will get his wish!!
Good luck to you!
Is it bad that I laughed out loud st this? What the heck is she doing going around putting people into a head lock?! What a weirdo!!! Lol! I hope she's simmered down, as my pops would say. Maybe after a few days it will be easier to explain? If not, she will probably never come near you again, which could be a good thing!
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