Missed this news until just now - (((hugs))) and warmest thoughts being sent to you. I hope you are able to get some sleep now and so glad you have great support from your DH and Nordies. Such a cute photo of you and your cats and DH!

OMG!! I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I have no idea why, but I thought you worked at the Beverly Connection location. The whole situation is terrifying and I'm sorry that you and the rest of the staff had to go through it.

Take the counseling and take care of yourself.

I just saw this now -- Rae, my heart goes out to you and the others So glad your hubs is taking good care of you. Sending healing vibes your way.

I am very happy to see that arrests have been made!

http://www.myfoxla.com/story/2.....ge-robbery

Great friggin news and about time, Mary!!!!!

I was very happy to see that at lunch. It worried me to think of them being out on the streets. I can't even imagine what leads someone to do this to another person, truly.

So happy they were caught! I hope they get the maximum punishment.

I'm so glad you are okay. Some greater being was looking out for you.

Rae, I just saw this and had to log in to express my relief that you are okay and my distress that you and everyone else involved went through this. I can't even imagine - I'm shaky just thinking about it and I'm so, so, so glad that you are physically okay. Sounds like DH is amazing and i can't imagine what he went through when you didn't come home and he couldn't reach you. Take good care of yourself and I'm so glad that Nordstrom is being so employee friendly. My thoughts are with you as you work through this.

Oh My Goodness, Rae!! I must live under a rock because I just now went into OT and saw this! I've heard nothing here locally, but I think I've just plain missed news shows and papers lately, and what a time to be out of it

I am SO shocked and SO sorry that you had to got through that horrid experience I can't believe there are such sick twisted people out there who would do this. And now they have arrested FIVE people involved?? Glad they've got them and they're not out there anymore.

I see what a sweetie your DH has been Kudos to him for being strong and kind for you! I hope you'll take up any opportunity for counseling to heal and restore yourself. So that smiling face we see is as happy on the inside again as on the outside.

Rae, I also just saw this and am also so sad that this happened to you. I'm glad your darling husband is taking good care of you. You're getting lots of good advice here, too, as well as all of our virtual hugs!

My one bit of advice to add is give yourself time to heal. Don't think to yourself "I should be over this by now" - we all have our own schedules.

Take care of yourself, sweet Rae. I know we've never met in person, but my heart goes out to you just as much as if we lived next door.

Rae, I am thinking and praying for you, and am glad you have such a caring DH

I just saw this (boy have I been living under a rock)

*BIG HUGS* to you Rae. I'm so glad you're safe and so sorry you had to go through this. Thinking of you.

Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry this happened to you Rae. I'm sending you big hugs and positive thoughts. Please, please, please take care of yourself and let Mr. Rae bring on the awesome cats!

Oh Rae--I'm dreadfully late in seeing this post but thinking of you and your family during what I'm sure must be a scary, nervewracking and confusing time. Do whatever it is you need to do right now to feel safe and secure and loved. Your YLF family is thinking of you and sending healing and positive thoughts.

ohimigosh! I can't believe I missed this! I'm so glad you're okay. Plum crazy.

I knew something big had happened, but I didn't know what. I didn't realize the OT thread didn't appear on latest updates screen.

I hope things are getting better for you, Rae. I can't imagine what you have been through, but know that people are here for you. And Mr. Rae has definitely shown what a true keeper he is!

OMG, add me to the list of those living under a rock I had not even heard about this. How incredibly horrifying and frightening. I can only imagine the trauma and feelings going through you right now. I am so glad that Mr. Rae is supportive and there for you and that Nordies is trying to help and accomodate. Virtual hugs to you. I am so sorry this happened.

Hi Rae, I've been MIA recently so just saw this. How awful!
I just wanted to add that I'm so, so sorry that you experienced this horror. Sending hugs and thoughts of support to you as you recover from the trauma.

Una alerted me to this yesterday! Rae, I am so so horrified that you went through this I feel deeply sad and forum-inappropriate-languagely angry for you, your husband, and all of your coworkers involved. Please don't hesitate to call me if you need to chat about anything or nothing, my phone is always on! *BIGBIGHUGS*

(I adore the photo of you, hubs, and all the cute kitties! Big props for President Camacho, I love that movie ^^ )

OMG, I'm late to this:-((((, but shocked to death!
Are you OK, Rae?
OMG...:-(

Just read some comments above...Big relief, you are feeling a bit better, rae.. and how cute all those kitties are, not to mention, Mr. Rae! Love your husband!(not that way, of course...:-))

I must get the prize for lateness. I rarely go to the OT section and don't always click on the links. A couple of your postings had me scratching my head so I thought I ought to do a bit of investigation. OMG; my jaw dropped. So sorry you and your co-workers had to go through all that. It didn't make the news in NorCal so I've been clueless. I'm glad you are taking advantage of the counseling. If it were me, I would also take them up on the transfer as I don't think I could ever enter that ladies room again. Dunno what that would mean for your commute or ability to take public transit.

One day at a time. Healing will no doubt take time, much longer than you anticipate, and you will be haunted for a very long time. {{{{Hugs}}}}

Dear Rae: Just like Donna, I was missing a "link" as I read your last cool camo pant post. I was so distressed and sad to hear of the traumatic event you experienced. I have no idea how I missed it. I pray that you will feel yourself strengthened every day, and will find all the support and comfort you need to move forward. May God bless you, truly.

I just wanted to come back and give a huge thank you for everyone's continued support, love, and compassion. It really blows me away. I was just telling Vicki and Marley tonight how most people on Facebook left it at, "Wow, that sucks." To think that I have not even met most of you in person and that you have shown such an outpouring of empathy speaks volumes about the community that Angie has built here. I am so grateful to have this Cyber Tribe to rally around me.

I've said it before, but you all make it much easier to believe that the universe is not out to get me or punish me but may be on my side. Aida, I was raging for days after... It can be a slippery slope thinking that this happened because I dared to throw away a more cushy job in a better neighborhood. But coming here, having drinks with Denise and MaryK, shopping with Vicki and Marley... it says to me that things have turned out alright.

Again, *thank you. *

Sounds like you're getting back into the confident UWP stride, despite all, Rae. Good to hear!

Rae, I am so sorry. I have no idea how I missed this and have just now come across it. It breaks my heart that you have had to deal with something like this. I'm so glad you have a wonderful supportive husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers and i'm so thankful you are ok.

Rae, I just saw this thread now. What a terrifying ordeal you have been through. I'm very glad to see that arrests have been made.

I hope that you are feeling OK. Please promise that you'll seek some assistance if you are feeling like you have *any* PTSD symptoms or feelings of lingering trauma, sooner rather than later.

(Please don't be silly like me - I experienced PTSD after a traumatic event - I thought I could "handle" it myself for over a year. It wasn't until I finally got professional help that I managed to come to terms with those events and feel better.)

x

Rae, so sorry that I didn't see this when you first posted! I am horrified and sad, but also glad to hear that your hubby, Nordstrom, and local YLF pals are caring for you.

Sending you big teary hugs of relief, lots of virtual chocolate, and silly movies. (Have you ever seen "My Date With Drew" or "Return to Me?" )
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0378407/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt01.....fn_al_tt_1

I'm so glad to have met you and I'm praying for your healing.