Today I did something I've never done before. I left Walmart without paying. I don't know what made me do it, but I know I will never do it again. I just walked right out with my items and got caught by 2 guys in the parking lot. I've never been so humiliated in my life having to walk back through the store with these 2 very rude men. I've lived in this town my whole life (I'm 38) and know alot of people that work there. I was taken into a room where I had profanities yelled at me and they told me they've been waiting to catch me. For me this came as a shock as this has been the first time I've actually done it. I had nothing hidden in my purse, pockets or anything. Just a wicker basket filled with necessities(toothpaste,etc.). It all came to 62.00. The police were called ( I actually knew him) and I was asked to sign a form to never enter another Walmart again. They took my picture, and the officer told me he would be calling me in a couple of weeks. What does this mean? I have never been in any kind of trouble. I don't know what made me do it. I know it's no excuse but I've been under alot of stress. I've had 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years which has kept me off from work, I suffer with depression and panic attacks, which I actually had one while being in this room but they wouldn't take me to my vehicle to let me get a pill until the police got there. I'm going through a breakup with a man I've been with for 10 years and I just can't take it anymore. Now I guess I've got to deal with the consequences. I'm scared to death of what's going to happen. I haven't told anyone or don't plan to cuz I'm so ashamed of myself. Do I call an attorney? I certainly don't have the money. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.

