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This is quite hard for me to write, but for me to get over it, it need to get this out in the open and deal with it in a full and proper manner.

As most people know, the past 6 months have been difficult. One thing after another.

On Wednesday night I was attacked....grabbed from behind whilst walking my dog.

This has been THE most difficult thing I have ever had to deal with in my whole life time. Something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.

He grabbed me from behind with his hand over my mouth and his arm across my chest. He pulled me backwards into the bushes.

My foot slipped and I twisted it slightly, making me lose my balance. I didn't fall on the floor, but I was now seriously compromised.

My dog ran past me growling and barking, but all went quiet. A second later, the man let go of me and I heard my dog yelp loudly.

I think Murray bit the man.

This was my only chance to get away so I ran. I ran home with my dog.

The police have been informed and the PC was very good. I didn't see the person who assaulted me because he kept my back to him at all times. When I ran off, I didn't look back.

He wanted me to go back with him (and my partner) to show him where it happened.

I thought I would be OK, but when I got there and showed him, I couldn't breathe...I started shaking. I went back to the house and left the police man to have a look around.

The problem is, where this took place is only 50 yards away from my house. Something I HAVE to go past every time I get in the car or on my bike.

Bonfire night will mean something completely different from now on.

I wish strength and hope find the person

A terrifying thing to happen, you’ve really been through a lot recently. Thank goodness for the .

I'm glad you and Murray are okay. That is such an awful thing, especially after all the other stuff. I hope the police find him.

I don't wany sympathy....I just need to write it down to help me deal with it all.

Lots of emotions running round me at the moment so I'm having to keep my wits about me so I don't go off the deep end and hit out at someone.

My senses are heightened too...the slightest noise....something out the corner of my eye. It's all adding up to be a very difficult day.

Don't run and hide - get out there - confront the fear...fear of the fear is bigger than the fear itself.

Don't let it beat you, don't let him, the win!

*lurking around the edges being supportive*

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I can't cope with people touching me or standing behind me...

Everyone please stand where I can see them.

Not moving an inch. Still as a statue.

Stand 20 directly in front of VV and blows

*moves into plain view, but a comfortable distance away*
Still here...

*props herslef against wall*

leaves a






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Perhaps I should't have come into work today.

I think it is good to something. you are at apricated that might help, I think

Keeping busy is probably the best thing to do.

I want to cry...I want to hit out...I am afraid.

I know it sounds stupid, but I'm afraid right now. I'm the only one in the office now - I'm on my own.

It's okay, and perfectly normal to feel that way. We are all here... well, as much as we can be.