How to Move on From a Burglarysubmitted on 15 October 2014
Burglary is a fact of life. We wish it wasn’t so, however it is, unfortunately, and there isn’t a lot we can do. Luckily the small amount we, as a society, are doing is helping a little as in 2012; burglaries were down by 9%. It’s moving in the right direction, however comforting statistics aren’t much help when you’ve been burgled and you don’t know what to do with yourself. You’re worried about a repeat offence, and you’re worried about the safety of yourself and your family. It’s like the adverts say, it’s not what the burglars take it is what they leave behind.
I’m going to attempt to help you out, so that you aren’t left with scars that won’t heal.
Peace of Mind
This is vital in your recovery after a break-in. Peace of mind comes in many forms but it takes a lot to achieve it. You want to sleep in your bed and take trips to the cinema without the fear of coming home to find your house ransacked. Whether something is efficient at preventing burglaries doesn’t matter, as what matters is that you feel comfortable leaving your home and coming back and finding it the way you left it.
Here are some suggestions:
- Fit a ‘London Bar’
- Motion Sensitive Lighting
- Iron Bars – a bit extreme, but whatever helps
- Burglar alarm
London, obviously, has a higher risk of burglaries than other cities in the country – this is understandable. However, it isn’t good for the people who live there. If you have been burgled or perhaps feel your house might be compromised, then why not take a look for London locksmiths at metrolocks.co.uk as they could perhaps give you the peace of mind you need.
Talk to Someone
Yes, I’m sure your friends and family will be providing all the support you could possibly want, however how are you supposed to listen to their advice? Chances are they haven’t ever been through what you’re going through and don’t know how it feels, so why listen to them? If you find that they aren’t helping ease the worry the burglars have left behind then why not speak to professionals? Talking to a charity such as Victim Support might be crucial in healing the wound.
What’s also really useful about charities like Victim Support is that they can, and will, help you get in contact with agencies that will help you protect your home so that events like this never happen again. It truly is all about getting peace of mind.
Don’t Worry
I can’t sit here and give you all the answers and all the advice as I don’t know it all and I can’t tell exactly how you are feeling as only you can know. What I wanted to get over to you is that there are people you can talk to and there are measures you can take that will prevent it happening again in future.
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