I used to hide in my bedroom when I was really panicking. I still don't leave my house without my husband. I guess doing small bits of chores and having pets helps a bit. I have "safe places" where I can be by myself but I'm still really nervous about being out by myself.

I have a lot of bad memories about this house. I bought it to please my ex-fiance and he abused both me and my daughter until I had him evicted in 2009. Once my daughter leaves here (probably after college and getting a job) we're sprucing it up and putting it on the market. In the meantime, we'll be doing things to create some good memories.