Posted by Jai on November 1, 2003, at 12:08:43
Problem:
I am part of a group trying to find the bodies of two women who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago. The potential and probable killer is a convicted sexual perpetrator. He just got out of prison and was released a few days ago back into my community. I was molested as an infant. I have worked on this issue with a therapist and used EMDR for this problem. But this man fits the description of my perpetrator. I am afraid of this man. I have been part of the search group all summer. I am having might mares I wake up at 3am afraid he is in my room. The last search will be on November 8th. I want to be there to support the family. But one of the family members said he might show up to the search. I don't want to meet him at all especially in this context. Other people who know all about this search have told me to stop being afraid. How do you control fear in your dreams or when you wake up at 3am? This guy doesn't know me and my fear is ungrounded in the here and now. I am not currently seeing a therapist. I really want to go to the search. How can I protect myself under these circumstances?
poster:Jai
thread:275507
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