today I got 4 calls from my ex MIL. I had fled an abusive relationship after pressing charges and going into three different women's shelters with my three small kids. That was almost 8 years ago. I have had no contact except through lawyers a few times. Now they call and tell me they are in my town and have some family albums, that I obviously would love to have. We had fled with the clothes on our back and nothing else.I have not talked to any of them in years.

We live in another province and we are quite far away. I have been very depressed lately and I had to leave my house and go to the bank mall etc. The whole time I was out I felt scared like someone was watching me or following me. I just thought this was behind me. I thought the PTSD was behind me as well. I am worried this is going to make things spiral if I don't figure out a way to process. This town is my safety net. I cannot handle them being here. I can't help feeling like it is a trick.

I did not answer the phone when I saw the number, just sat here and listened to the msg's.