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mntn13
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16 Jan 2012, 5:34 pm

Edited. There is no help for this situation to be found talking about it like I did. The situation is due to me helping someone who needs help and I have to let them do their thing. I care about them and they know it,so, if they come to me and ask for a specific thing then I'll respond and try to help them but I have to go back and live within my boundaries as it were because it is the only way I can not stress out too much and I can't help anyone when that happens anyway. Also I am kidding myself to think I can confront some prison hardened idiot and his bloody pit bull. I can't. If the fates have woven some weird thing for me - then I just gracefully avoid it by figuring a different path to be on and not let them corner us. I am planning to move away from this stupid desert anyway and then they would have a hard time finding me. If they did and I doubt this matters that much to them, they'd have to drive a very long way, which they probably don't have the money for, well, they might if they are back to doing illegal stuff. But we will be far away and I will live in a different sort of place where I don't feel so vulnerable as here. The whole energy of this will change.



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16 Jan 2012, 5:50 pm

mntn13 wrote:
Does anyone have any advice for dealing with scary people? I mean someone who has recently exited jail who may want to get revenge for something. I have to help someone with getting away form these people and I am, ahem, concerned, that I may be vulnerable to attack of some kind. I live alone except for my little kid and I don't know any neighbors because around here no one wants to have anything to do with neighbors.


mntn, assuming you live in the US, where we still have the right to defend ourselves, I'd recommend getting a big caliber handgun, like a .357 magnum revolver, going out and practicing with it, and understanding EXACTLY the circumstances under which your state allows you to defend yourselves.

No matter where you live, the police can't watch you 24/7. If you live in a place where guns are forbidden to law-abiding citizens, I don't know what to tell you besides call the police and express your concerns. Make sure a police report is filed. That way in case something does happen, the police will know exactly who to look for.

Good luck.



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16 Jan 2012, 6:00 pm

Let someone know and also, Let the police know so they can keep an eye out for you. Police also got these special priority things they give out for people who think they're in danger. I'd really recommend it.. The other thing I think of is, move away for a while. Go to your friends/ parents or take a little holiday or something similar..
Oh and make sure all your doors and windows are locked all the time. And your curtains aren't opened unnecessarily. Don't keep anything sharp outside in case that person use it against you. Have someone who will be able to help you on speed dial(Emergency service). And have something like a base ball bat near by, like in your bedroom.
Hope you're ok.



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16 Jan 2012, 6:02 pm

After thinking about it I'm not sure I should have a gun at my place. Had bad dreams about this all night.



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16 Jan 2012, 6:04 pm

Thank you.