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Hey I work in (detail removed by Moderator) literally (detail removed by Moderator) min walk from my ex boyfriends house he assaulted me few weeks back police r investigating anyway basically it’s dead season for (detail removed by Moderator) so we only have one person closing (detail removed by Moderator) it was me and well it didn’t go well I got myself into such a state having anxiety attack cause I was scared my ex was going to walk in at any moment (he hasn’t tried to yet but is also (detail removed by Moderator) due to the issues) then someone tried to open the front door and then was looking through a gap in the curtain which completely sent me over the edge and I just finished the main parts and left pretty sure i forgot to do so many things but I was terrified for my life
I don’t know what to do I have been looking for a new job for like 2 months noe I can’t find anything at all I’m terrified to work on my own when I’m working with someone I’m fine but that would mean I would only get 1-2 shifts a week
what do I do? Say I can’t do shifts on my own or deal with it and just do the shifts on my own
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Hello Abbie,
Thank you for sharing what you’re going through, it sounds like a stressful and scary situation to be in.
Your safety is the number one priority. It’s really important to take this seriously if you feel you are in any danger or at risk from another assault from your ex. You are best placed to know the risk he poses, and should not feel any pressure to work in conditions where you do not feel safe.
Would you feel comfortable explaining the situation to your work and your safety concerns? Perhaps there are actions they can take to make it feel more possible for you to work safely whilst you are looking for a more sustainable/long term job?
You could also speak to the police about safety measures they may be able to help with at this point, such as a DVPO. Or you might want to consider applying for an injunction to keep your ex away from you. DV Assist are a specialist injunctions service and would be able to talk this through with you in more detail: https://www.dvassist.org.uk/
In the meantime, it’s important not to minimise your concerns. Trust your instincts and remember you can contact the police on 999 if you feel in immediate danger.
Take care and keep posting,
Lisa
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