OT: Robbed at Gunpoint

Well, as the title may imply, I was robbed at gunpoint on Friday night in the parking lot of my apartment complex. My ex girlfriend was with me. He managed to get twelve whole dollars from me and her beat up old cell phone. I won't go into all the details, but I guess I should mention that at one point he held the gun about 6 inches from my face and ****ed it.

All I kept thinking in that moment was "after everything I've done in the last year and I'm about to die." I kept waiting to see the flash and I knew I was over if that happened. Luckily the ex got his attention and offered up her cell phone. He took off after that. Amazing how an ex girlfriend will still save your life. Guess I wasn't as much of an asshole to her as I thought I was.

I'm still dealing with a lot of post traumatic stress symptoms so I'm going to go talk to some one this afternoon. I should've gone a long time ago just to help me deal with the new me, but this just kind of gave me a "uh no, you're going. no more excuses" card.

I did catch myself NOT doing something that I would normally have a long time ago - I didn't try to find comfort in food. Guess that's one bright side to this.

OMG!!!!  I am so sorry for you!!!  How damn scary and how dare another human treat someone that way!!!  I am sure you have emotions all over the place!  I honor you taking the steps to talk to someone and get the help you need to continue your journey!!  Sending thoughts and prayers your way!!!

Omg, I glad you guys are ok! I don't know what I would have done. I think it's a good thing that you're going to talk to someone about everything though. I hope everything works out for you!

Holy cow!  I am so glad you guys are okay!!!  I'm sorry that happened to you.  My prayers go out to  you.  I am so glad you are getting some help with the ptsd stuff.  If you ever need an ear ... I'll listen.

Lisa

Thanks to everyone :) I talked to a therapist today and she's STRONGLY recommending that I move - like this weekend. I don't know about all that, but I definately think this is God's way of saying "um yea, time to move out." I hate moving. And part of me feels like I'm running away, but ya know what? Sometimes running away isn't really a bad thing. I'm good with being a coward on this one. LOL

My dear Beasley, I don't know what to say. It sounds traumatic for sure. I'm glad you spoke to someone though. I wish you much peace of mind.

Take care,
Mimi

Thank goodness you are OK, and that your ex was there with you. (Angels materialize sometimes in the most mysterious ways!)

I can relate ... I was held at gunpoint in a bank robbery several years ago. I still do not like going inside banks, and will only use the ATM during daylight. I had no idea what was going on with me emotionally in the time after the robbery. In retrospect, and to your case, I would suggest two things: 1) keep the lines of communication going with the therapist - issues may not surface right away, and 2) do whatever you can to give yourself a break! Rest, relax, hang out with friends. Your nervous system needs some TLC right now! And if you do move right away (not a bad idea) allow your friends to help. If packing freaks you out, check out the cost of packers. Depending on where you live it may not be as expensive as you think.

Take care, and allow others to take care of you, too. It's no sin to be cared for. We need to care for others and allow others to care for us in return in this crazy world.

Glad you are ok!

 How tramatic for you. I had tears in my eyes reading this. So glad you are okay.

Thank goodness you made it out of there. I hope that meeting with your therapist continues to be productive and you move outta that place super soon! It sounds like your handling this with great wisdom, keep taking great care of you. We're here for ya!!