What should I do?

Question

Long story short yesterday 2 guys put a gun up to my father's head and made him let them into our house. So when they came in they threatened to kill my brother unless he gave him his car keys and money. They made me, my 2 brothers, my parents, and my baby niece and nephew sit in my brothers' room until he gave up the stuff. One of the guys even pointed the gun at my baby nephew whose only 3 years old. After my brother handed over the stuff one of the guys got mad and wanted to kill my brother. After everybody started yelling they didn't and they ran out of the house. Now we're really moving next month and for the time being I feel weird in the house. I don't even wanna be on the porch, let alone by the outside door. What can I do to make myself feel more safe? I'm only 14

Also the police was contacted after it happened

Answer 1

cant the police put you in a safe house,i wouldnt want to be there either.stop with relatives

Answer 2

What are the police doing about it.
The should give your family a consultant so you can discuss what happened and find ways to help you get over what happened because it can effect you mentally.
it's good that your moving.

Take up Karate. I don't believe in using guns but you may need to keep cricket,base ball bats,spanners around the house. When you move install security cameras at the front of the house so you can see who's coming. Do it as a family and stick together. Pray that God Protects you.The situation could have been worse.

I'm sorry for what happened.That's the crazy world we live in.
Try not to show off expensive materialistic things. The robbers may have picked you home because your brothers car is nice and expensive and they thought you had alot of money.

Answer 3

Its natural to feel weird because your home has been invaded and your privacy has been invaded, and the fact that you were all threatened at gun point is enough to make you fear for your life.

I do feel very sorry and hope that for the time being you can talk to other family members and take the time and comfort to pack things up in the knowledge that soon you will be away from there- a fresh start, although memories will still haunt you for times to come soon enough you can try rebuilding your life and get those buggers that did this injustice.

take care

Answer 4

thata an awful thing to happen, my family were robbed at gun point a lot of years ago, when i was only a child myself, my sister took a long time to get over it as they threatened to kill me if she didnt stop screaming.

i dont really remember much about it, but you are very lucky to be able to move, as my family still love in the house, and have just been broken into again recently, luckily this time there were not at home,

it is an awful thing to have to go through, my heart goes out to you. i hope you begin to feel safe soon, just try and stay with someone at all times and dont go on th eporch at night. you will be away soon, just look to the bright future away fromt he house.

Answer 5

I don't know what you can do to make yourself feel more safe, but I do think you should seek counseling. They will probably tell you that you are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. (Which is only normal because you have experienced a very traumatic event.) I am sorry that it happened to you and your family, and I wish you good fortune in your new home after you move. It will be important to try and leave this experience there and not bring it with you to your new home. Was this someone your family knew?

Answer 6

That was a really horrendous experience. It was incredible to read and made me very angry towards these scum.
I can understand your fear now, but if you think about it they got what they came for so it is unlikely they would come back again + They will think you may not be so easy next time, so it would be logical for them to try somewhere easier. Also you have informed the police which is another reason they may not want to come back. I know its easy to say but try not to worry yourself too much.

Answer 7

Have you tried contacting a victim's advocacy group? They often have a resources to help people who faced the same situation that you have. Also, have you tried talking to your favorite teacher or school counselor? They can help you, too. One last idea is maybe to sign up for a self defense course, and the best place is to ask at the community center or a karate center for help on finding one.

Answer 8

can you stay round a freinds house?do you have a teacher that will help? are the police doing anything to get you away into a safe house. what country are you in. if you are in the uk then social services will help. what about your local church. will they help. you shouldnt have to go through this. but as you are, then try and ask anybody and everybody for the help you need.

Answer 9

pretty bad situation. honestly the best way is to move out as soon as possible. had a simalar situation and it took long b4 i got over it. i was attacked on the road, gun point till had to give everything i had. was scared to move alone but with time it goes. move out as soon as possible, thats the only way out. Am sorry for what happened to you. hoping you get over it soon.

Answer 10

move out of the house into a hotel or other family members home , move out of the area