I was hoping to get some opinions/advice from anyone on this matter. Ok here goes...
My mom and I had a garage sale recently. This was a big event for me because I am suffering with PTSD symptoms as of late, triggered by sexual abuse by a family member. Needless to say I am a bit uncomfortable with interacting with many people at once, but I decided to try watching the yard sale for my mom when she wanted a break. It went well for me, it felt like a little victory for me actually; because I gave it a shot. It all went downhill from there.
A man wanted to purchase a craft item from my mom, she and he became friendly and talked for some time. They exchanged numbers because he wanted to buy one of her items but didn't have the money at the time. He came back the next day, unannounced, with gifts for her and wanting to buy the item. It started to rain right then wouldn't you know it, and my mom asked me if it was okay if he came in for a minute, and I SAID YES (I feel stupid and guilty for it). I decided to look him up because the whole thing seemed weird to me.
He is a Registered Sex Offender that just got out of PRISON a few months ago!!!. He seemed nice, he tried too hard. He wanted my mom to like him. He brought her gifts. It really freaked me out. She returned his item he left and told him to never come over again.
But I still feel scared/uneasy/angry that this all happened. Nothing bad or illegal actually happened, but I feel SICK because of it. I don't know if I should do anything more, I don't want to provoke this man. I just want to have a safe place to sleep at night, now I don't feel safe. Obviously in the future I will be background checking anyone coming near my home. But this feels like a big set back for me!
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
My mom and I had a garage sale recently. This was a big event for me because I am suffering with PTSD symptoms as of late, triggered by sexual abuse by a family member. Needless to say I am a bit uncomfortable with interacting with many people at once, but I decided to try watching the yard sale for my mom when she wanted a break. It went well for me, it felt like a little victory for me actually; because I gave it a shot. It all went downhill from there.
A man wanted to purchase a craft item from my mom, she and he became friendly and talked for some time. They exchanged numbers because he wanted to buy one of her items but didn't have the money at the time. He came back the next day, unannounced, with gifts for her and wanting to buy the item. It started to rain right then wouldn't you know it, and my mom asked me if it was okay if he came in for a minute, and I SAID YES (I feel stupid and guilty for it). I decided to look him up because the whole thing seemed weird to me.
He is a Registered Sex Offender that just got out of PRISON a few months ago!!!. He seemed nice, he tried too hard. He wanted my mom to like him. He brought her gifts. It really freaked me out. She returned his item he left and told him to never come over again.
But I still feel scared/uneasy/angry that this all happened. Nothing bad or illegal actually happened, but I feel SICK because of it. I don't know if I should do anything more, I don't want to provoke this man. I just want to have a safe place to sleep at night, now I don't feel safe. Obviously in the future I will be background checking anyone coming near my home. But this feels like a big set back for me!
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
