"Bob broke into my home and stole items from my husband's office. I was there at the time, and he came into my bedroom while I was dressing. I screamed at him, and he responded that I hadn't answered his knock at the door and he wanted to make sure I was all right. I have no ties to Bob, but my friends do."
"Although Bob didn't touch you, the terror was real. I do have a couple of suggestions regarding how to handle this. The first is to continue refusing to attend birthday celebrations that might expose you to the man who broke into your home. (Did you file a police report?) Also, think twice about how wonderful a woman friend is who would choose that restaurant for her party."
A woman avoids monthly dinners when the restaurant choice risks encountering a man who broke into her home twenty years earlier. The man stole items from her late husband's office and entered her bedroom while she was dressing; he claimed he was checking on her. Friends and the restaurant owner know his reputation and continue to socialize with him because he is friendly and buys drinks. The woman experiences PTSD at the thought of encountering him and often declines those gatherings. She is urged to continue avoiding exposure, consider filing a police report if none exists, and consult a licensed mental health professional if PTSD persists.
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