Sigh. Not the way for our community to make the national news.
Comstock Park is crushed to learn that a recent house explosion is the result of an attempted murder-suicide. The now-deceased husband blew up his family home with his son and wife in it, all because she was going through with divorce proceedings.
What has emerged is the story of two heroes, one of whom is Will's friend Manny, who ran into the rubble to save the woman who brought him cookies when they first moved into the neighborhood. The other is a man who sustained burns and broken windows to help rescue the woman as well.
She herself is known for being well-beloved, a Polish beauty queen who was known for her kindness and stewardship.
Stories of the man who committed this brutal act have not been as kind, nor view his death as tragic. From the beginning, neighbors were posting on social media that this was no accident.
Has there been an increase in instances of domestic violence, or has it been resilience on the part of women who have now chosen to shout instead of whisper? Have men become more boorish, more violent, more drastic in their measures?
I'm also curious as to why we haven't heard from the son, in his 20s, who was living in the house at the time.
Time and again, I hate that we are now often quoting my favorite author for her sad perception of domestic relationships: men are afraid we will embarrass them, and women are afraid they will kill us.
I came home and checked in with Dave, and asked him please, if he is unhappy, to let me know and get out. He said the same to me, and we hugged and kissed.
Sometimes, I'm ok with being old and boring. I'm so sorry to my neighbor, I wish it had been easy for her.
If you're not happy, get out. Prove 'em wrong some other way. Don't they say living well is the best revenge?
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