Hi Flower01,
I’m so sorry that this family member is being careless with your safety in this way. Unfortunately, domestic abuse and the associated risks are still much misunderstood by many. If it’s someone you don’t get on with, it may be that they’re not properly thinking about the impact on you. I know that it can be difficult to open up about abuse, it can make you feel very vulnerable and it absolutely should be your choice what you disclose and to whom. Would it be possible to try to explain to this person how you feel knowing he’s in the area and try to make them understand why it’s not okay?
Take care and keep posting,
Lisa