The take-home point is this: you could very easily have died tonight. You did not. Please listen to Beth and stop victim-blaming. It isn't healthy. The most likely use of an in-home firearm in the United States is...that's right, against the homeowner. Had you gone for your firearm, I believe you would now be dead or in the SICU fighting for your life.

So, you handled this terrifying situation exactly as you should have Excellent job.

Now, the question is, where do you go from here about housing? Do you have family that can help you for a bit, just until you are on firmer footing? What sort of income are you now looking at for the foreseeable future? What do you need to make a go of it in Albuquerque?

Sending you positive vibes. So grateful this turned out okay. Laptops can be replaced. You can't. Good job.