Those of you who follow me on Facebook or a couple of forums already know this, but last night I came home to find my house had been broken into. I came home in the dark, on my own, to find that the bathroom window was wide open. I walked out again and got my neighbours to come in with me. At first it seemed nothing was missing, which made me wonder if I'd disturbed them. The police were fantastic, someone was round within the hour, a forensic expert came over and covered the bathroom, hallway and upstairs bedroom with silver dust, and they were very concerned with my welfare. It wasn't until after they'd gone that I found that some jewellery had gone missing. Over the course of today I've discovered more and more places they've had a good look through, and what exactly is missing. It seems they were really only after jewellery, and only gold at that. The item that I'm most upset about, is a ring that my mum gave to me when I turned 18 and that I was supposed to give to my daughter if I ever had one on her 18th birthday. I hadn't worn the ring for a long time, but it was there waiting for I. to turn 18.
The weirdest feeling of all this is not feeling safe in my own house. I keep jumping up, wondering what's going on in my bathroom or why the security light by the garage is on, wondering if I heard something or someone. I've lived in this house for 15 years and never felt unsafe here, but suddenly I'm jumpy, edgy. I'm sure it'll pass, same as the anger will pass. But I'm not sure I'll lose the sadness of losing some items that had emotional value to me, but don't mean anything to the person who took them, apart from maybe a few quid.
PS Things with mum are okay at the moment. She had a CT scan last Tuesday and we're awaiting the results right now. The surgeon who saw her, was quite clear he didn't think her symptoms showed a return of the cancer. The scan will show whether he was right or not.
Oh, no! You have every right to be angry and upset. What a horrible experience! I hope the police can find out who did it, and I hope you get the jewelry back. Maybe it ends up at a pawner's shop? I'm just glad you weren't at home when it happened though!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that! Its horrible to have your private space invaded like that.
ReplyDeleteHow scary...at least they were gone by the time you came home. I'm sorry to hear your ring was taken (among other things).
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll be thinking positive thoughts for your mom!
Oh, how awful! What a terrible feeling of knowing someone has been going through ones things. I really hope you will get over this feeling soon, and may be, hopefully, will get your things back!
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Take good care of yourself!
I know how you must feel as we have been a victim of burgulary too and a charm braclet that had belonged to my grandmother went. I hope you start to feel better and safer soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you had to live this horrible break in.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand how anyone could do such a thing.
My prayers are with you and your Mom.
I'm so sorry, Cybele. You didn't need this. The worst thing isn't what's missing but that your peace of mind has been so disturbed. I hate all this for you. It's such an invasion into what should be a safe and private place. Thinking about you. . .
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your break in. Tht must be so awful. I can totally understand why you feel unsafe.
ReplyDeleteOh, myh!I am so sorry to hear you where robbed. I´ve tried the same thing. Not fun at all to come home to. The jumpy feeling will pass as time goes, but I always think about it when traveling and return home. The things that one miss is ALWAYS things with affection value.Sneaky basterds, not knowing right from wrong .
ReplyDeleteGood to read that your mom is feeling better-