There but for the grace of God , go I.
I think life is a hard thing and affects everyone differently. There are no doubt bad men and women in the world but we all started out pretty much the same I think, with the potential for both good and bad, with our surroundings, environment and life experiences playing a greater part in who we become than we might realise or be able to control.
Don't judge him too harshly @atopy, especially now that he is gone and hopefully at peace. You may not know the true extent of what he himself suffered and what caused him to be the way he was. This is advice for myself as much as you.
Very honest post my friend!
.....he has his peace. But the living he left behind broken might never have it. Some people never get over it. I do apreciate your comment and I took it to heart. But this is me and i have had my share of "bad people". So no worries on my behalf. I do like to look at life as a big learining experience and I can say im an optimist enough to see something good come out out of everything. But the rest? Time will tell.
Ty for taking your time! :)