I just saw the other responses after my agonizingly long post. Thank you Lizardlady - my daughter felt embarrassed but I think she understood when I reminded her how I can't stand a threat. I don't regret my response plus I can't change it. It was dark and deserted so I needed something to defend myself.

Thank you DennisDonaccha - thank you for validating and reassuring me.

Unhappyguy - thank you for your support. I know you struggle with PSTD. The one boy who I think did this, is actually a neighbor and yes we've had several problems with him over the years. He used to bother my daughter when he used to be at her elementary school -got the school involved. He changed schools and now is at her high school. He also tried to cyber bully her a couple years ago. I've been to his house and even printed out the cyber bullying.

Things calmed down and they basically stay away from each other. Speaking to his parents at this point is hopeless - they're not better than he is. He /others know, not to directly bother my daughter because she can verbally and physically whip their butt if pushed - she's a black belt. If anything else happens or if this escalates at school - my daughter will get the school involved. I could tell he was lying as he tried denying it. The neighborhood was deserted because we were having a snow storm - there were literally only their footprints in the snow lol.