Home targeted?

[BabysMomma]

Hey ladies,

I haven't lived where I do that long. It's coming up on 9 months. It's been okay. Not the ideal place, but needed somewhere damp free and habitable to live.

It's in a council area and the people in the area (not all may I add) are a lot to be desired unfortunately. The more time I spend here, the more I see/hear about things happening, like thefts, break ins, etc etc.

Anyways, about a month or so ago an egg was thrown at the back door. Thought nothing off it really. Just thought it was some wee douche kids larking around. Not long after, about a week or so later, another egg was thrown but at the front window this time. It then happened again about another week later, egg thrown at the front window.

Now with the snow, it's been snowballs thrown at the windows. I know kids will be kids and think its funny and run. There were a few thrown yesterday evening and it wasn't really an issue.

However, last night, there were two almighty loud bangs against the front window and it was snowballs thrown at some force. It didn't sound like kids messing around, it sounded vicious. Now I'm thinking that my house is being targeted for some reason.

I don't know anyone who lives in this area, apart from saying hello to neighbours which are seemingly nice and a maturer couple. From what I can see, no one else's house in the row I live in is having their house egged or snowballed.

Maybe it's because I'm new to the area and they don't like newbies in their district...I'm not thinking I'm all high and mighty because I'm not, but I don't dress in tracksuits, go to the shops in my pjs or talk like a millie, so I kinda stick out from the "norm" around here.

I'm feeling uncomfortable now living here and I don't want my DD having to grow up around this as she shouldn't have to. It would seem that a majority of the parents of the children in the area don't care where their children are or what they're up to as long as they stay out of their way and out of the family home! I just can't comprehend that attitude at all. If your child lives with you, why wouldn't you want to spend family time with them whenever you can!

I guess I'm looking for some advice and I think that I'll have to tread carefully here as I don't want to cause trouble in the area. What's making it worse is that I'm a Protestant living in a really nationalist (Catholic) area and I'm thinking is that why my home is being targeted? But then how on earth would they know because I don't socialise with anyone here apart from going to mother and tots groups but I don't tell my religion to anyone as I know what people can be like.

So do I call the police and log these incidents, go to the housing executive and ask for a transfer? I'm not sure that I could get a transfer though as I haven't lived here long enough. Besides I've spent so much money to get the house decent with carpets, blinds and decorating which has left me struggling at times in order to get these so I'm reluctant to move and go through all the upheaval again.

I just don't know what to do for the best to be honest. Am i just being paranoid and it's just nasty kids who are stupid and think intimidating people is fun. The last thing I want is a brick thrown at my window next time and smashing it! I have a toddler to think about.

Any advice greatly appreciated. x

 

[Titch85]

I haven't really got any advice, apart from maybe just log it with police so they are at least aware of the situation, in case it gets worse. I really hope it doesn't happen again.

 

[HopesDreams]

Call the police each & every time it happens. Similar has happened to me in the past & it was purely sectarian. Sounds like you might be from N.Ireland? It doesn't matter if its just an egg or just a snowball. You can't wait until its just a broken window or worse, if you know what I mean. Also phone the housing executive each & every time it happens. I think they can't expect you to stay where you are because you're experiencing intimidation & that's very different to just wanting to randomly move.

 

[BabysMomma]

Thanks ladies. x

Yes I'm from N.I. Seriously fed up of all this religion cack tbh.

I'm certain it's going to happen again, so yes I think I'm going to report it, even if its just logged. The housing executive would probably need me to have reported anyway I guess. I'm just scared in case they find out I've reported it. Argh! Really thought we'd be ok here!

I lose my own home due to repossession over jobs losses, have to live in a hostel with my little baby, then eventually get moved into a house and now this. I thought we'd be settled at least and not have to contend with something like this

Thanks for your replies lovelies. x

 

[HopesDreams]

I'm from NI too so I know all about the sectarian rubbish that goes on. PM me if you want to have a rant. But definitely report, report, report. The people doing it will never find out. If they're caught then that's all that happened, they got caught. If you get moved then you just moved, if you know what I mean. Those skiprats are never surprised when they get caught.

 

[SeonaidMac]

Report it all the way hun xx I've lots of friends in n.i and I know what its like xx keep a record of it all too hun.. let the police and housing know xx best of luck hugs xxx ps if it is down to religion did they know u weren't catholic when they gave u the house? Xxx

 

[Kbex]

I have no experience of this. Just wanted to say it must be awful and thinking of you. I would think reporting it would be the best thing to do. X

 

[Butterflykisses]

Another Northern Irelander here hun. I would def report every single incident to police and housing executive. No one should be targeted no matter what religion. You definitely don't want to end up with broken windows and you LO getting injured. It doesn't matter where you live I find so many parents don't care where their kids are or what they're at. I live in private rented and kids round here have absolutely no manners. My LO will be brought up and not "dragged up" and won't harass the neighbours!

I've grown up throughout all the troubles and really don't want it all starting again. Hate turning on the news and hearing of more murders and the likes going on. The whole flag thing is a complete joke. Other Council areas fly the Union Jack on designated days so why does Belfast have to be any different??

Really hope you get things sorted. xx

 

[Rachaellius]

Urrgh little gits

Definitely keep a log and report it every time it happens! For all they know a neighbour could be the one reporting them.



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[BabysMomma]

Ffs! I'm so stupid! I completely lost it last night!

They threw about 5 snowballs all in quick succession and it made my DD jump! She's only 18 months! That's how hard they're throwing them.

OH was in the kitchen and even he heard the noise of them! I handed LO to him and opened the door and yelled! I just let rip! "Seriously! WTF! I have a young baby in here and you're scaring her!" and I think I may have added a few more choice words which I can't remember, which is scary because I seriously lost it.

It takes a lot for me to lose it I'm not a confrontational person normally and I was shaking with nerves afterwards that I couldn't even eat dinner for a while.

I feel so stupid! Not only for losing it in front of my daughter like that but cursing as well. What an example I'm setting for her eh.

Apart from the odd snowball from younger kids, we didn't get anything else the rest of the night. But I'm just waiting for it tonight...and it's only 10.57am! I feel sick to my stomach because I know when the dark comes and I close my blinds it's probably all going to start again.

We've agreed that no matter how bad it gets, we'll just have to ignore it and go into a different room until they let up. It seems all they want is a chase. But it sounds like they're practically putting the windows in they're thrown with such force!

However it seems that I'm not being targeted specifically. We spied them hitting up another house across the way last night too. Someone came out and the wee shits were egging them on for a chase and just started throwing snowballs at the person.

I hate living around these people My Mum worked and we lived in housing estates but none where like it is here. It's like all of the rejects from society are put out here because nowhere else will house them or want them living in their area. There are some decent people living here, but they're outnumbered by these low lives. It appears that they pick on people who aren't related (it appears that nearly everyone has a relative living one door down or across the road etc) and who are decent.

Argh! I'm really upset with myself for losing it last night! What was I thinking!?!

SeonaidMac, yeah hunnie, they knew what religion I was but due to being in a mixed relationship and my DD is going to be going to an Irish speaking nursery/school I could never have lived in a Protestant area. It drives me nuts. They should have areas for decent people who don't care about the religion crap and who have a bit of wit. I really don't want to be putting people down but some people just don't do themselves any favours.

Sooooo...I now await the aftermath of last night! I'll let you all know what happens. Thanks so much for all of your kind replies. I appreciate them. x

 

[Rachaellius]

Aww hun, no one can blame you for letting rip at them. A telling off is the least they deserve, but please don't just ignore it if it happens again tonight. Call the police, they need reporting.

xx

 

[Pudds86]

Oh hun. I can totally empathise with you. Although not for religious regions i too deal with crap like this.

My street is full of little shits who f and blind like there's no tomorrow. Their parents don't give a crap where they are, or what they're up to. Its a housing association street. We've never been housing tenants until we moved into this house due to monetary issues. I love our house, we too have spent so much money doing it up and id hate it to all go to waste but quite frankly i don't want ds growing up there.

I worry whenever kids are outside that they're going to damage our car, climb our gates or lob stuff at the house. Oh doesnt care and just shouts at them..i have done a couple times but then worry we'll be targeted. I should feel safe in my own home but don't. How is it at our age we're intimidated by 10 year olds? Grrrrr makes me so mad.

Here's my view out of my balcony. That's our car. They play out front of our house next to the car although you can see the massive play area just 100 yards away!!! The house you can see next door to us have just moved in and the kids are constantly climbing our walls.



I just want to buy my own place so i can choose my neighborhood.

Xx


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