I recently found out a previous employer from many years ago had cancer, and it seems to be terminal. I will not mention his name or what he did, but I am not alone in condemning his actions. Suffice to say, think of Kevin Spacey in Swimming With Sharks and know that this man was worse.
When I heard the news, I have to say there was no voice that said, "He deserved it". Instead, I felt sad. I tried to remember his good qualities and the laughs we shared. Regardless of how evil people can act, nobody deserves cancer.
I think what makes me sad is that he had potential, but was so weak he was abusive. He is alone at this point and lost most of his friends and contacts because of pettiness.
On the positive side I met my wife at his office, and made some close friends there, so it is not all bad.
All we can do is learn from this and not be this person. I pray his suffering will end and he will be ok. Maybe he just needs a second chance.
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