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I was advised to post a thread despite misgivings regarding what I would be asking of the community, other than support of course. So here we go:
I was home, mid-day, when someone suddenly moved past the open back window I happened to be sitting beside and on into the garage. I froze for a few moments, then leapt to the back door (also open). When he/she came out it was obvious there was a plan to come into the house. I quickly assessed for a weapon -none- got into ready stance (former self-defense instructor) and began yelling my head off. He/She ran. I managed to get a pic out front. I went to chat to thwart a panic attack (thank you @ThatRandom91 @TexCat) while the neighbors called the police.
So. I did everything right. Very little was taken. I had a meltdown anyway.
I've lived in my little place, my pocket of safety for 15+ years. And now I feel angry and violated and...fearful. After a major trauma/loss in Dec. I was *just* getting to the point where I could go out at night again. That's pretty much shot to sh*t.
Thoughts? Advice?
I was home, mid-day, when someone suddenly moved past the open back window I happened to be sitting beside and on into the garage. I froze for a few moments, then leapt to the back door (also open). When he/she came out it was obvious there was a plan to come into the house. I quickly assessed for a weapon -none- got into ready stance (former self-defense instructor) and began yelling my head off. He/She ran. I managed to get a pic out front. I went to chat to thwart a panic attack (thank you @ThatRandom91 @TexCat) while the neighbors called the police.
So. I did everything right. Very little was taken. I had a meltdown anyway.
I've lived in my little place, my pocket of safety for 15+ years. And now I feel angry and violated and...fearful. After a major trauma/loss in Dec. I was *just* getting to the point where I could go out at night again. That's pretty much shot to sh*t.
Thoughts? Advice?