A few months ago, I went to a convention, and got caught trying to steal a few items from a store i absolutely despise. The store sells countless bootleg items and stolen art, with a few select genuine merchandise, common sight at a convention.
anyway, one of the worker yelled “um, excuse me!” and i dont think ive ever felt so ashamed of something id done in my entire life. i put the items back and left pretty fast, super awkard for obvious reasons.
i feel really bad about it.
I know i was in the wrong, and i would like to apologize for even attempting to steal, but im too afraid to do so, even anonymously, what if they remember how i look like? i know thats unlikely, but it stresses me out. even thinking about what i did makes me uncomfortale.
I dont know if this post reads as full of excuses, but i apologize if it does, english isnt my first language.
i dont claim myself to be a good person, ive done plenty of bad things i really regret, but for some reason, this one stuck to me and i just cant let it go.
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No don’t put that in writing. May the guilt prevent you from repeating it.
I’ve been caught stealing;
once when I was 5…
I enjoy stealing.
It’s just as simple as that.
Well, it’s just a simple fact.
When I want something,
I don’t want to pay for it.
I walk right through the door.
Walk right through the door.
Hey all right! If I get by, it’s mine.
Mine all mine!
Write it. Edit it. Let a day or so go by. If writing it eases your guilt, ok. Or not, send it using an alias or by social media w no identifying info. Do it once n for all n move on. Be careful not to reveal yourself. Or don’t n let it go. Don’t spend too much energy on it. Unless you think it’s a problem. See a counselor
Just use it as a life lesson. But it sounds like you haven’t listened to life lessons in the past. Don’t worry I’m in the same boat thru my 30s, then I had a kid and that straightened me up fast. Stopped a lot of shenanigans cause I was going to have to teach and lead by example. Just keep learning from your mistakes (that’s what they’re for) and try to get better. If it’s not yours, don’t touch it, or break into it, or steal it.
It’s fine . You didn’t take anything in the end . No one was harmed
You are just embarrassed you got caught
Just don’t do it again
Unless it’s from Walmart