Why?.. Because I could and they couldnt

It was, for a long time, the way I made it in my head. The werst part being that it was true, just not the real reason for my stealing.

I was good at stealing, like realy good. I once stole a $680 ring from a juller shop at age 11.
In my head I was strangly proud that if I wanted it, chances were I could take it without anyone knowing it was me.
But even more than that was that I was just beta than other theives. And even though I knew it was wronge, I liked that.

It was a big challenge letting go of that pride, and even now I can't help thinking i'm still very good at it.

(I eventualy turned in the ring along with a lie that made it seem like I hadnt taken it)

Letting go of my need to be the best at stealing was hard, but it was a big step towords managing my kleptomania.