Originally Posted By jasmine7 I've never been so scared in my life. My uncle is delusional and believes that my grandfather buried a million dollars. He thinks my mom has dug this money up. He came up and harassed me at my house earlier this week, has been leaving threatening phone messages, so yesterday, I filed a report with my sherrif's department. He just left a message on my phone saying that he wants that money and that he wasn't playing any more and he was going to kill us. I'm so scared. It's so frustrating that the police can't do anything unless he physically shows up. Just please, please pray that this all ends okay. I don't know where else to turn.
Originally Posted By MissCandice Whoa. I am certainly hoping this gets resolved in a peaceful manner.
Originally Posted By mele I'm so sorry, jasmine! That is awful. I am truly amazed that the police won't do anything after he threatened to kill you both. It seems like your uncle should be hospitalized as a danger to himself and others. I wish I had some sort of help to offer. Please keep us posted so we know that you're okay.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom That must be so scary for you and your family. I'll pray for you guys.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Oh my, what a situation! I hope all turns out well and your uncle gets the help he needs.
Originally Posted By LuLu Oh my! I'm praying for you. Let's hope this has a peaceful resolution. God's comfort to you all!
Originally Posted By JazzCat Oh jasmine, I am so sorry your family is going through such a scary situation. Did you also get a restraining order? Mental illness can be a very scary thing when it's not taken care of. God bless~you're in my prayers.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 Thank you, everyone. I'm back home this morning. My grandmother and stepdad convinced me to go and stay with my grandparents last night (they live about 10 minutes away). He lives in one county and I live in another. I did call his sheriff's department yesterday, and one of the officers called me back last night. He said that he went and talked to him, and while he didn't say much about their conversation, I gather that he told him not to harass me any more. I haven't had any more phone calls or visits, so perhaps that much is working. I was going to go to that officer today and file a statement, which would have him locked up, but they could only hold him for 24 hours, and I fear that would only make him angrier. Instead, I am going to get a restraining order when my city's offices open up in the morning, and I'm going to have my phone number changed. Part of the added stress of this situation is that my parents are out of town in West Virginia, so my immediate support system is gone. My poor mom. She's blaming herself for this, saying that if she were home, her brother wouldn't be harassing me. I feel so bad for her. At least they'll be home sometime on Tuesday. I think his wife (or soon to be ex-wife, if she carry on with leaving him, as she told my step-dad she was going to) wants to have him committed, but she doesn't know how to go about it. Something really needs to be done. He is very unstable. There's this non-existant money he believes in, and there are other things too; a couple of months ago, he told my mom that Tom Welling, the actor who plays Clark Kent on Smallville, is their half-brother. It just doesn't make sense. I appreciate all of you guys so much. Reading your kind thoughts and prayers has helped me to calm down a little more. Just continue to keep us in your prayers, if you would. **hugs**
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 jasmine7, I just found your post. I am so sorry that you are going through this. I'm glad that you went ahead and called the police so there will be a record started on him. It sounds like you are getting good advice and taking safe steps to keep him away from you. We had a similar situation years ago with an extended family member and I remember how frightening it was. Good idea on getting your phone number changed. I remember the phone ringing would send feelings of dread to the pit of my stomach (in the days before caller ID). Hugs for you and I hope your uncle seeks treatment very soon. I'll keep sending you hugs and safe thoughts
Originally Posted By beamerdog Oh Jasmine, I'm so sorry about this scary situation. Please do what you can to ensure your safety.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter You are in my prayers. I'm so glad you're taking all the legal steps you can to protect yourself. Please keep us updated.
Originally Posted By disney pete jasmine its sad to hear a family member has lost it so to speak but you have done the right thing hope everything is resolved soon.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I am late here. My best wishes and thoughts are headed your way. Years ago my dad's cousin showed up at my parents' house and tried to move in. Later she went to church in just her bathrobe. I am telling you this because when they got her on the right medication she was totally fine. I hope your uncle gets the help he obviously needs. I hope the legal professionals do their job and protect you.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I'll be checking this post regularly so you better keep letting us know you are ok. I went through this before with a stalker and it was very scary. Until this is resolved I really would urge you to find somewhere else to stay just temporarily. Sending you all my positive thoughts and well wishes.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Safe Keepings are wished to you. I hope everything turns out alright for you and your family.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Sounds like you took some good steps today. Good for you. I'm so sorry you are going through this. You know I'm sending you all my best. And I hope your uncle gets the help he needs too. Take care and be safe.
Originally Posted By Ursula I am so sorry you are going through this. Is there a doctor that he sees often? Maybe calling his last medical professional would help in some way? It's so scary when people can't deal with reality vs. what the mind can create for itself. Please do jeep us updated and I hope you get that restraining order promptly.
Originally Posted By DlandJB Jasmine, we are thinking about you. Do you think someone who is delusional is going to honor a restraining order? I hope so. You may want to get motion sensitive lighting for outside your home, so that anyone approaching the house after dark will be bathed in light. Do continue to get the heck out of the house if you feel at all vunerable. And be sure to keep in touch with the police/sherrif and keep a paper trail going of any calls/letters, threats, so you have a lot of evidence that he is/may be dangerous.
