Someone broke into our home

[Sherrylynn41]

I am so very upset. My daughter in law, granddaughter and myself had to run some errands earlier this afternoon, upon returning we noticed the door was not locked, but thought maybe the lock had caught. We were home about 30 minutes before we realized someone had broken in and demolished my bedroom, destroyed the bedroom tv and had taken 7 different medications. I am still stunned. The police detective came out and promised to do what he could. The violation of an act like this is bad enough, but what hurts so much is we have no insurance for something like this. We work hard for what we have, and that includes my medication. Wouldn't the world be a much better place if those who steal from others would just take the time to think and realize how they would feel if the tables were turned? My husband saved a long time for that tv, he and I enjoyed it very much. He works on an oil rig and stays gone 28 days with 2 weeks home; as our son and his family live with us for the time being, out bedroom was our get away and safe haven. Sorry to whine, just needed to get this off my chest.

 

[Wise]

What a despicable thing for someone to do. So sorry for your losses and hope the police are able to do something for you.

Wise

 

[geebee]

This type of crime is just outrageous. It is such a personal violation. I had a similar experience years ago when we were in the Bahamas. I was alone in the bedroom of the condo we rented and someone broke into the other end of the condo. They stole money from purse & wallet on the dining room table just feet from the bedroom. I thank God that the money was out there or they would have continued on looking and who knows what would have happened. I have never returned to the Bahamas as I get panicky everytime I think about it.

Just wanted to let you know I understand how you feel and I hope some satisfaction comes your way. Thank God no one was home or physically hurt.

 

[Karlynn]

I'm so very sorry to hear of your break-in. We have had a similar occurance and "violation" is exactly what it feels like. While the things that were damaged make you upset and angry, the worst part is the anger and disbelief of having someone enter your home, a place considered a place of refuge. My prayers are with you.

 

[aussigal]

Oh so sorry this has happened

I know you feel violated and intruded upon...

some people are low-lifes

I pray that you are able to feel safe and secure again soon

big ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

 

[Ross]

Personal violation indeed. I know all to well what it's like. Before moving out of our old gang ridden neighborhood, it had happened to us 3 different times in less then a year. What got my goat is, anyone that knows me, knows I don't have anything worth taking. Didn't stop these fools though. They don't care. They are after money to get drugs, drugs themselves and simple terrorism. I wish more of them were caught, but usually, nothing happens to them and they still do it to you or someone else again.

 

[hensylee]

when I saw this my heart began pounding - because, I, too have been there. When I was early on divorced and just my son and me living by ourselves in the country we came home to a destroyed home - and what they didn't get first time, came back next day to get the rest. Sheriff knew who did it, they stopped him, didn't have a search warrant for the trailer he had our (and others') stuff in. They let him go - right out of the state.* Second time, teens crashed the windows because I had the doors reinforced after the first time. Third time they came in, took what they wanted, used fire extinguishers from my home to finish messing it all up. You feel so violated. You know they have gone through your personal things. Then you are always apprehensive. My dear Joe always said the reason he didn't lock his doors was that if someone wants in bad enough, they will get in. He didn't want the extra of having to repair the doors, too! Weird thinking, I told him.

I am afraid there is going to be more and more of this sort of thing throughout the U.S. They just don't seem to mind going to jail - maybe because they don't stay long. Just long enough to get well so they can go out and do it again.

I hope they get the fools. You will feel safer knowing they are in jail. I am so sorry, so sorry.

Thank God you were out at the time. That is the only 'blessing' here.

*eventually the guy came back to town and the sheriff got him on another charge, called me to tell me they had him. And that he was crazy; so crazy he tore up every cell to pieces that they could put him in.

 

[Cris N]

This is one of the most horrible things that can happen to a family. I know just how you feel since it's happened to me three times. I am so sorry this happened to you. Thank God no one was home and you're all safe.

Cris

 

[Sherrylynn41]

Thank you all for the encouragement, it has helped us all a lot. I am still having trouble going into my bedroom and haven't slept in there since the breakin took place but I will come around. As each day passes and I read and hear the news I realize how blessed we were to have been away and realize just how bad this could have been. Even though I have never seen any of you when I read the posts here I know that you are all the epitomy of friendship. Thank you again.

 

[joy]

I have never had anyone break into my home, but I have had my vehicle stolen before. You want to know the pathetic part???? It was my brother in law who took it, because he was staying with us, and he was told not to take it...it was being stored...inside my garage. My husband and I came home from somewhere, I think we went shopping, and found it parked down the street!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it! It doesn't have to be a stranger to make you feel violated!

 

[Mary]

I am so sorry that you've had this happen. Perhaps they will catch the person or persons who did it, and if your state has one, you will be able to recoup some money from the Victim's compensation fund.
God bless you all as you work to get past this awful event.

 

[catwoman]

Sherrylynn:

Don't be reluctant to ask your doctor for Valium or another Rx to help you for a while.
Following an aggravated rape/kidnap attempt in 1980, I had trouble sleeping too, even though the incident occurred about 2 blocks from my apartment.

My doctor wrote me a scrip for Valium, which helped immensely. My apartment was on the first floor, which parking behind my bedroom, so I jumped at every noise and after getting very little sleep over a period of several days, I was a basket case.
In time, I was able to feel safer. Like OHS, you never entirely forget traumatic events, but they become more bearable memories.