I have been a bit of a mess this last week. Since the robbery I been really jumpy. People will often tap me on the shoulder or try to sel me something on the street and I practically jump out of my skin everytime. I am super sensitive to every look I get which makes me tense. I am even aware of looks between other people which I always end up thinking are about me. I just want to relax but can´t seem to.
Not to mention things I used to do on my own like go to Piura I don´t want to do anymore unless I am with Martin. I can wander busy streets in Chulu but if I am far from home I want someone with me and fairly soon I find myself needing to get home as all my hyper alertness makes going out tiring. It´s all very annoying.
The thing I hate most though is that I am not doing many things I love doing here because I can´t get it together. I don´t walk in the hills or anywhere alone. I am not going to the pool which is partly as my goggles were robbed but also because the idea of going there does not appeal at all.
I am told this is all very normal which is good to hear otherwise I think I would feel like I was losing my mind. I feel a bit silly as in the end nothing really happened but people, mostly my mum, keep telling me not to say that and not underestimate the fear I experienced. I hope I can get it together soon though so I can enjoy my last weeks here a bit more.
Yeah….normal but horrid. Praying for healing and peace Mil. Big hug.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this Emily. Shall also be praying for peace and healing.
Your Mum and other friends are right. The experience and your fear are real. God is with you in the aftermath too. Hugs and prayers.