Comments on: Life kicked me!

By: lynard

lynard — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:30:10 +0000

I’m just catching up here. So sorry about the theft. I think those windo trellis gates might be worth looking into.

By: julieesg

julieesg — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:19:53 +0000

Thank goodness you are safe and nothing else disappeared. Take extra good care of yourself, dearie!

By: Angel

Angel — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:40:41 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about the burglary - that can be such a scary situation. I’m sending you many prayers for comfort and security from halfway around the world!

By: rubyjean

rubyjean — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:13:53 +0000

and one more thing…

It’ll probably do you really good to have a good, old fashioned temper tantrum - you know? Have a good cry, beat your chest, wail and flail. Then….Life! Beware! Iniya’s going to kick you right back!

By: rubyjean

rubyjean — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:08:16 +0000

I am also so glad that you and your mom are safe, and I also urge you both to find some way of securing your home. In SA, in city areas (from posh to not so posh areas) people use “trellis” gates on their windows and doors to deter would-be intruders. They are not ugly and can give you a sense of security. I had them on my doors and windows, and used to leave my front door wide open during the day to catch a fresh cross breeze - while not worrying about anyone coming in univited.

Know what you mean about that little voice wondering “what if it’s me?” causing all these bad things to happen - asking if there’s “something about me” that attracts this. I’ve felt that way before too. Just when things are really bad, life can dish out something even worse…but it’s NOT you.

Try to remember that you are a much loved and very precious human being.
RubyJean

By: soclose

soclose — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:47:34 +0000

Ann said it all well.

I am grateful that you or your mom weren’t hurt. Do you have any type of insurance that would replace the phone? Having something stolen sure creates a lot of paperwork, when you’re fragile and don’t need the trauma to add to what you’ve already been through. BTW, this has nothing, NOTHING to do with you wishing bad things on R. It has to do with a thief, period. A truly horrible experience which would shake anyone up. But you are strong and will recover, in time.

FOR NOW:

Take a deep breath, chin up. And please do something to make your home less accessible to criminals.

By: anngirl

anngirl — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:54:44 +0000

I’m sorry that you had your phone stolen Iniya! It was absolutely horrible that some stranger violated the safety and sanctuary of your home. I am grateful that you and your mother were not assaulted or physically hurt.

You need to figure out how to deter future thieves from gaining such access into your home. You were very lucky to not have suffered any more than you did - so please try to count it as one of your blessings.

Sometimes Iniya - shit happens and at the worst possible times. It’s nothing to do with your feelings - rather sometimes life has a way of kicking us in our ass. But sometimes it’s to let us know that we need to take better care of ourselves so that nothing worse would happen.

I’m truly sorry that this happened to you. Please consult with someone to see what can be done to secure your home adequately. I worry about you and your mother’s safety.

You’re a sweetheart Iniya - I’m sorry about this shit patch that you’ve had to endure these last few months. Things are going to get better - I just know they are. In the meantime, keep your spirits up and know that we’re all here for you.

xoxoxoxoxoxo