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When has a ‘gut feeling’ saved your life?
Karen Long · Drivers Training Instructor (2010–present)
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When I was twenty my parents, who had divorced but were now living together, asked me to go on a weekend trip with them.
I was amazed my father would even ask. We weren’t close, I barely spoke to him! He had been physically abusive to my mom, siblings, and especially me my whole life.
I ran away from home at 13, married at 16 so I’d never be under his thumb again. Yet suddenly he wants to be cozy! My mom was a sweet but weak woman! She just never knew when to get out.
This invitation came on the weekend of my 20th birthday, my dad was insistent I go. I came up with all sorts of excuses. I had to work, my husband had to work, dad was fine with the latter excuse (said just the 3 of us would be great). I knew it was a rotten idea from the beginning, he’d get drunk, they’d fight, I’d be referee. No way!
The more he pushed the idea the worse I felt about it, I just knew something was wrong. I finally just said there was no way I’d go we’d already made plans for a birthday party with friends so they went alone.
Two days later on my 20th birthday the State Police came to tell me my parents were dead, my father had killed my mother and then committed suicide. From a note he had left it was quite clear why he was so adamant that I came along. My instincts that day told me the trip was a bad idea and yes I was right.
I had told mom after the divorce to never let him back in her life but she always thought he would change. I have posted parts of this answer before and just want to say in advance that I am fine with my life. I am happily married to the love of my life with a amazing grown son and grandchildren. I’ve had a lovely full life filled with great times! Unfortunately my sibs are all gone after failed marriages, drugs, and alcohol.
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1️⃣ 𝗰𝗼𝘇𝘆 /ˈkəʊ.zi, ˈkoʊ.zi/
adj. 舒适的，惬意的
She made herself a cozy corner in the living room with soft cushions.（她在客厅用软垫子为自己做了一个舒适的小角落。）2️⃣ 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲 /ˌrɛf.əˈriː, ˌrɛf.əˈri/
n. 裁判员，仲裁人
The referee blew the whistle to start the game.（裁判员吹哨开始了比赛。）
2. 中英译文
什么时候“直觉”救了你一命？_Quora文选
When I was twenty my parents, who had divorced but were now living together, asked me to go on a weekend trip with them.
我二十岁那年，我的父母，他们虽然已经离婚，但现在又住在一起，要我和他们一起去周末旅行。
I was amazed my father would even ask. We weren’t close, I barely spoke to him! He had been physically abusive to my mom, siblings, and especially me my whole life.
我很吃惊我父亲居然会提出这个要求。我们并不亲近，我几乎不和他说话！他一直以来对我妈妈、兄弟姐妹，尤其是我，都施加了身体上的虐待。
I ran away from home at 13, married at 16 so I’d never be under his thumb again. Yet suddenly he wants to be cozy! My mom was a sweet but weak woman! She just never knew when to get out.
我十三岁就离家出走了，十六岁就结婚，这样我就再也不用受他的控制了。然而突然间他想要亲近！我妈妈是一个温柔但软弱的女人！她只是从来不知道何时该离开。
This invitation came on the weekend of my 20th birthday, my dad was insistent I go. I came up with all sorts of excuses. I had to work, my husband had to work, dad was fine with the latter excuse (said just the 3 of us would be great). I knew it was a rotten idea from the beginning, he’d get drunk, they’d fight, I’d be referee. No way!
这个邀请是在我二十岁生日的周末发出的，我爸爸坚持要我去。我编了各种借口。我得工作，我丈夫得工作，爸爸同意后一个借口（说只有我们三个去也很好）。我从一开始就知道这是个糟糕的主意，他会喝醉，他们会吵架，我只会充当裁判。绝对不行！
The more he pushed the idea the worse I felt about it, I just knew something was wrong. I finally just said there was no way I’d go we’d already made plans for a birthday party with friends so they went alone.
他越是强调这个想法，我就越感到不妙，我就知道有些事情不对劲。我最后只是说我绝对不会去，我们已经和朋友们一起计划了一个生日派对，所以他们独自去了。
Two days later on my 20th birthday the State Police came to tell me my parents were dead, my father had killed my mother and then committed suicide. From a note he had left it was quite clear why he was so adamant that I came along. My instincts that day told me the trip was a bad idea and yes I was right.
两天后，也就是我二十岁生日那天，警察来告诉我我的父母都去世了，我爸爸杀了我妈妈，然后自杀了。从他留下的一张字条上很明显可以看出他为什么如此坚持我要一起去。那天我的直觉告诉我这次旅行是个糟糕的主意，是的，我是对的。
I had told mom after the divorce to never let him back in her life but she always thought he would change. I have posted parts of this answer before and just want to say in advance that I am fine with my life. I am happily married to the love of my life with a amazing grown son and grandchildren. I’ve had a lovely full life filled with great times! Unfortunately my sibs are all gone after failed marriages, drugs, and alcohol.
离婚后，我曾告诉妈妈永远不要让他重新进入她的生活，但她总是认为他会改变。我之前已经发过这个答案的部分内容，我只想提前说一句，我对自己的生活感到很满意。我和我生命中的爱人幸福地结婚，有一个了不起的成年儿子和孙子。我过着美好充实的生活，充满了美好时光！不幸的是，我的兄弟姐妹们都在失败的婚姻、毒品和酒精之后离世了。
