Mawmaw

[mawmaw]

My house was broken into by my best freinds husband. I was letting her stay with me until she could deside what she wanted to do. Her husband started stalking us. We got a restrant order. He borke that. Then he shot me trough my door and came into my house and shot and killed my best friend. he then put the gun to my head and I played dead. So, he shot himself but did not kill himself. When he shot himself I ran outside for help. It was to late for my friend she was dead. My house was left to my by my Dad when he passed. This house was my safe haven. Not anymore. Now, I have to check outside before I walk my dogs. I wonder what I could have done to keep my friend safe. The night mares are awful. Will all this ever stop? Meds only help some but it does not ake the fear and anger away. The trail is coming up and I pray he will plead guilt so my fiends family will not have to go through anymore. Will or when will this stuff go away?

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[The Albatross]

Welcome to the forum mawmaw, I'm so very sorry that this happened. You took steps to keep your friend safe, and what happened was outside your control. Thank goodness you had the foresight and presense of mind to play dead. When it will go away is a big question mark for almost all of us... but will it go away... well, we can learn how to cope and move on, to deal with trauma and grief and fear. Glad you're here mawmaw... you just shook another trauma loose for me but that's a good thing.

 

[pi314159]

Welcome to the forum Mawmaw,

I'm so sorry you went through that and that you are still suffering.

I hope you find help and support on this forum.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Mawmaw,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. I am so sorry you had to go through that.

PTSD is tough, but it can and does get better. With therapy, and the support and encouragement of family and friends you really can heal. This site is great for information and support as you heal also.

Take care.
Debbie