Sufferer Home Invasion Survived, Killed The Intruder, 15 Years Of Ptsd

[Charles Desper]

HI everyone,

This is the first time that I have participated in something like this. I predict that I will break all of the rules but I am educable.

I was the victim of a home invasion 15 years ago. My 8 foot tall oak door was split with 2 kicks. The first impact I thought something had fallen in my living room. I headed out to the front to see what happened, on the second impact I was certain that nothing had fallen. I turned around and picked up a very large handgun from my nightstand (OK don't freak out, no children only dogs). I went in to my living room and looked around. I saw a very large person fiddling with my VCR. There was a wide hallway that lead out the front door. I left him PLENTY of room to run away. He decided to attack me, I fired 1 round and he went down. Lots of details left out for brevity. He died and in a way so did I. 13 years of crappy counselors and weird drugs, now I have been successfully counseled to remove the depression. I still take a handful of drugs everyday, have severe agoraphobia and horrible insomnia. Can't go anyplace that I am not very familiar with, without someone close to me going along. I haven't seen anyone on this site that has a similar situation but if you went through this I would really like to hear from you.

Thanks!

Charlie

 

[Mytime]

Welcome to the forum, I haven't experienced what you have. But I'm glad you found us for support:)

 

[scout86]

Welcome to the forum!

I don't know if you'll find someone with the same story, but you can probably find people with useful insights. I hope so! (They give you a few warnings here before you REALLY get in trouble. Unless you're so far out of line it's unmistakable.) :)

 

[ladee]

Very sorry to read what brought you here. I do know that many Will relate and understand with your symptoms if not the circumstances.
Thank you for sharing and letting us know you are here and seeking support.
You can go back and read about posting . we have a very caring community here and if you put a thread in the wrong place the mods or admin Will move it to a topic that more Will read.We don't attack anyone and if we do go over boundries mods and admin Will intervene.
Take what you need and leave the rest and from your post sounds as if you Will be fine.
Welcome and hope we see you around.

 

[cat-lady]

Welcome Charlie! My trauma is not very similar to that. It's from abuse and stalking. Although I have had some attempted break-ins because of that but that's where the similarity ends. I have worried about finding myself in a situation like the one you were in. I hope this site helps you. I think you might find some people who've been through somewhat similar trauma in the section for vehicle accidents even though that is not what happened to you.

 

[GrayOwl]

It's a tough world out there.
Sounds like they left no doubt as to their intentions.
I pray that I may never be put in that situation, for their sake, as well as mine.
I believe in the right to protect yourself.
Beyond that, I think your quest is for healing and security.
There are many resources and great help and support here to help you.
Unburden yourself and find ways to heal, get beyond the fear and bad emotions.
Glad you're here. It has helped me in many ways.

 

[Justmehere]

I was the victim of a home invasion while home. I opened the door to the person, because it was broad daylight and a "safe" neighborhood. They came at me with a knife. I fought back. I fought for my life. I can't go into details beyond that, but what happened was a further trauma of it's own.

I still sometimes jump sky high when I hear someone knock on any door.

Glad you are here! :hug:

 

[EveHarrington]

Hi Charlie------Welcome to the forum! :)

I think I remember reading a story about someone else who went through a home invasion but I'm not sure if they're active on the forum.

Even though traumas may differ, there is still a lot of commonality in our struggles. :hug: