Two days ago, just on Christmas eve, I was caught shoplifing too, also feel that I fell so low - cannot believe I actually did it. I have a major issues with my conciousness, especially that I have a child who was with me when this happened. I did not tell anyone - I have no blood relatives to help in any way, and I cannot talk about this to anyone - I am so embarassed!. I am also freshly divorced. If anyone should find out about this, it would be a catastrophy of unbelievable proportions..I think that this changed my life and make me think. I did it not do this for fun or thrill, but out of need, yet I think it is not an excuse.
The security officer said he would not call the police - I paid the fine right away and they banned me from the store for good - he said that was it and I would never hear from them except that I will get a reciept in mail - it has only be a couple of days so I am waiting. I am scared to death that they may find out that I did it a few times before too if they research the video records. I do hope they would not notify the police as they said that would not. If you have any info for me, please help.
I am desperate and feel tremendeous pressure, to the point I am affraid to get some kind of attack...

