đŻ Every night, my sister-in-law came to sleep in our bedroom, between my husband and me: at first, I thought it was because of her nightmares, but it turned out the problem was much more serious.
One night, my sister-in-law came into our room asking to sleep with us. I agreed, thinking it would only be for one night. But it quickly became a habit.
At first, I tried to be understanding. She had just gone through a difficult period and said she was being tormented by terrible nightmares. My husband insisted that we help her. âItâs only temporary,â he kept repeating.
One night, I couldnât sleep, just lying in bed with my eyes closed. Suddenly, my sister-in-law jolted from her place. At first, I thought it was because of her nightmares, but she wasnât asleep at all. She began to panic and cry uncontrollably. It turned out the problem was much more serious than simple nightmares.
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She finally found the courage to tell us the truth.
The nightmares were only part of her problem.
In reality, a few months earlier, her ex-husband, an aggressive man she had separated from, had broken into her home in the middle of the night.
Terrified, she had started calling for help.
Fortunately, neighbors heard her and intervened in time, preventing a serious incident.
Since that event, she had been living in constant fear.
She had never told us this story, preferring to explain her condition as simple nightmares after her motherâs death.
In reality, she had moved in with us because she was afraid to live alone.
The slightest detail, like a small light in the room, would trigger intense anxiety.
My husband and I decided to take her to a specialist.
After a long course of support and treatment, she gradually regained her confidence and eventually managed to return to a normal life.
