i walked in on my house being robbed.

This happened a few weeks ago and I only tweeted about it, so I wanted to provide some context then hopefully move on. It was really scary but I'll be fine. No one was hurt and really that's all that matters. Be safe everyone xx
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[@katie_the_lady]

“Within an hour I was already trying to make light of it” *Only Connor*

[@LIsa_Shi]

not only. that's a normal reaction. trying to laugh out things that are too scary. better than crying

[@jonathangatter4920]

I would probably be like dying on the inside and I would just look normal. This is why my friends can't read me unless they can see any face expressions. So thanks face

[@JustaPhan]

That sounds like a really scary experience, I'm just glad that you're okay

[@ayh_alni6284]

Dude cool pfp and username

[@haileynyitray5758]

Being an introvert Is my specialty THE PHANDOM IS EVERYWHEREEEEEE

[@user-ml6pm4ve3o]

phan trash123 Yes hello. Count me in

[@hannah_rwd]

Justa Phan DANIEL HOWELL IS ONE THICC BIH

[@elaina290]

great pfp you have there

[@lennonhenry8943]

This is the exact way I wish more people would make their "story times" on youtube, like you weren't dramatic, there wasn't any insane music in the background or weird click bait title and you didn't exaggerate anything. You told the story exactly as it went and how you genuinely felt and thats so respectable, but were also glad you're okay xx

[@hail9794]

Unlike some people. *cough* ace family *cough*

[@keke-xw6vn]

Being robbed is my biggest fear of living alone...😟

[@carolannamag8377]

Yeah I get robbed all the time they take my baniking information my SIM cards

[@AmandaPadeezy]

Actually me. “Did I hire someone to paint my fence?”

[@VIV3LI]

wasn’t expecting to see this type of comment but hey, at least you’re trying to make light of the situation i guess?

[@Alana_S924]

saltvy huh? that's what Connor say in the video

[@MiloDCampos]

Lol

[@sapporo1664]

Or is that just blood?

[@MrsSaxophonegirl]

It’s fight, flight, or freeze. So totally normal to freeze. I’m sorry this happened to you ☹️

[@ezra6094]

legit about to comment this - not many people know freeze is a third reaction!

[@earthing3696]

I would have to shoot.

[@willowmarie3616]

MrsSaxophonegirl my teacher made up this thing called H.R.F (Hide, Run, Fight) if anyone is in your house or if someone is shooting up the school.

[@petrichor2401]

My brain always chooses flight even at random times when there is no threat so I just randomly pass out lmfao

[@nataliam450]

Faint is the fourth reaction

[@katiemarie5725]

Fight or flight is a very real response. I was sexually assaulted at nineteen, and I remember growing up like “I can handle anything, I’ll kick the shit out of anyone” but when this man started touching me I literally froze and all I could do was say no, stop. This is so horrifying, I’m so sorry but I’m so happy you are okay.

[@cee5611]

Oh my God that must have been terrifying, I'm so sorry that happened to you 😢

[@NicosW0rld]

Katie Marie I agree I was 11 and I didn’t even say stop because I was so scared, the man who did it was like 40.

[@bethanyerin7904]

Katie Marie I have a similar story, for my first 2 almost 3 years of high school, a guy a year older than me molested me over and over again. I never said anything because I felt dirty and blamed myself. I'm hoping now that he's gone I can finish high school without being terrified to walk alone anywhere

[@mialyazidi6794]

i was 6 and i was about turn seven and i was raped by my babysitter

[@NicosW0rld]

Mia Lyazidi did you tell anyone? What happened? I’m sorry

[@katielaeger6174]

Dogs are a great alarm system! My three dogs are in no way guard dogs but bark at any little noise outside my house and I hope would protect me if someone were to break in. One of my dogs especially is very large with an even bigger bark which would definitely help to ward away unwanted people. Anyone else rely on their furry friends for protection?

[@theshanelizard6026]

Katie Laeger me too !! i love dogs they’re great in so many ways

[@taniaphung5296]

whenever i go to sleep i start having anxiety attacks bc if the robber or burglar kills my dog for trying to alert/save me i’m so killing myself too

[@kay.kaydgdh]

Yes :) dogs are great deterrents and make most would-be burglars think twice! My German shepherd is only 8 months old but having him around is a huge comfort because he barks at EVERYTHING lol just be careful and never rely on a dog that isnt trained to protect/attack to save you

[@theshanelizard6026]

moldy bread my dogs a German Shepard mixed with a collie and she barks at EVERYTHING as well like the worst is when motorcycles, she’ll go crazy

[@kay.kaydgdh]

nyah lc yea lil I've read that they're one of the most vocal dog breeds, behind Huskies and hounds I think. Definitely a good thing but it does get annoying every now and then lol

[@PopularNerdette]

“Did I hire someone to paint my fence?” I’m glad you’re okay though

[@jaychoi4973]

A burglary can leave you very afraid of your own house and you could develop PTSD. Stay safe, and don't be afraid to seek mental help if you need to.

[@digitalbritt2k]

Actually seeing the robber sounds terrifying. I’m sorry to hear you experienced that! My house was robbed 12 years ago. I was 13 when it happened, it was our second week in our new house, and a day after my birthday. My mom & I weren’t home, but we came back to our windows wide open and the house in shambles. They stole my birthday gifts (new iPod, gift cards, etc) and all of my mom’s personal/irreplaceable items. I’ve had severe PTSD ever since. Every time I leave the house I have extreme anxiety about leaving it unattended. Having your living space invaded and personal belongings rummaged through by strangers is such a violating feeling and I hate that the low-life robbers have scarred me for life like that. It’s been 12 years. I’m 25, still not over it. I have nightmares of being robbed again all the time. I can’t have a good time when I go out to a concert or something because my brain is constantly thinking “what if the house is being robbed right now?!” Every time I pull up to my house my mind plays tricks on me and I think I see the front door cracked open. It SUCKS. You’re definitely *not* alone with the PTSD thing. I’m not sure how to work past it though :( I hope you recover from this mentally the best you can. Burglars shouldn’t be able to get away with the mental stress they cause us.

[@danielducki]

briatthedisco we didn’t ask for your life story.

[@digitalbritt2k]

+DannydotDUCK: Uhh, sorry that Connor’s experience inspired me to share mine? Plenty of other people are doing the same in the comments. It’s called empathy.

[@danielducki]

I didn’t ask for an explanation or what others are doing. If you want your thoughts be know, write a blog. This is not “cyber bullying” this is a way for me to inform you that I DON’T CARE.

[@digitalbritt2k]

+DannydotDUCK: Then you should’ve scrolled past my comment and read ones you *do* care about.

[@danielducki]

briatthedisco stop replying to me. Let me put this into the simplest form so that you can understand, okay? I don’t care about what you think, I know you have the right to share this kind of stuff, but I just don’t care. I don’t care that your house was robbed. I don’t care that this youtuber’s house was robbed. I don’t even care about this “story time” nonsense. I don’t care about any comment, the comment section is just a place to put your opinions, such as, “wow your videos are amazing, teaching me your ways :)” What is this nonsense you’re trying to write. This may be irrelevant but my house was also robbed. We got all our stuff back. END OF STORY. Don’t reply back I have over 900 emails.

[@sisandcris7631]

There is a third option to fight or flight. It’s freeze. You can either fight, flight, or freeze. So that is completely normal to freeze up like that. That is so scary. Stay strong!

[@youllneverknowmyname]

All that matters is that you are physically and mentally okay! Objects are replaceable! You are not! ❤️

[@kellanvaskel]

You'll never Know my name he wasn’t too mentally okay :/

[@KayColeLynn]

You'll never Know my name I promise you if someone is mentally ok after this they are not ok. This is coming from someone who has been through this 2+ years ago and still have anxiety it will happen again.

[@DazzlingDiamondThree]

You'll never Know my name true

[@eduardacarvalho8176]

Nothing was taken and he’s not mentally okay

[@LukeAlexander]

that sounds terrifying. glad you're safe ❤

[@madisondecker2993]

Luke Alexander I see you everywhere 😂

[@Legomaster2211.]

First reply in 2 years

[@ealex9562]

I'm really sorry this happened to you like this sounds really scary but I couldn't help laughing when you said "NO ONE SHOULD BE PAINTING MY HOUSE????"

[@__sababakhair]

I was 10 years old when our house was broken into and we were robbed, and I can confirm that the 'PTSD' feeling/paranoia is SUPER real and super debilitating! Hope you're able to work through it and get back to feeling comfortable in the day to day again :)

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Hey Connor, I wanted to send my love and then comment about your concerns about PTSD. What you're describing is absolutelyyyy what's known as "acute stress" after a traumatic event. It's super duper common, but I know that doesn't make it any easier to cope with as it's happening. It would become PTSD if these symptoms persist for longer than 6 months. I know that 6 months can seem like an eternity just to know if this is going to be longer term or not, but the fact you're in therapy and talking about it bode very very well that this extreme hypervigilance will pass for you. It's ALSO fantastic that you're staying active. One of the hardest things post-trauma is what the nervous system goes through. If you can't expend that nervous energy, it's likely to manifest internally (this is seen in animals, too, not just humans, so yay biology!), so it's excellent that you're staying active, running, getting out, connecting with others and more. It sounds like you have tons going for you to help with a great prognosis, but I know that doesn't make the pain, fear, paranoia, etc any easier in the moment. Tryyyy to be kind to yourself, add in some really good self-care, reality test with friends when necessary and just keep talking when you need to. I'm so sorry this happened to you and hate with how it compromised your trust and sense of security. I sincerely hope it finds you again. We're thinking of you

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Yes, you are correct that it can be diagnosed after one month, it's just that pretty collectively in the psych world, most wait until 6 months to do so. Simply because many really do recover well, on a very normal trajectory, in that time frame, so labeling them with a mental illness so soon can be destabilizing to the healing process (for many, not all, of course). However, many cannot get insurance to approve them to have therapy at all without a diagnosis, so permission to dx was moved up expeditiously so that people can actually get the care that they need if that's a stumbling block for them.

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Sarah Diaz -- Absolutely! 💜💙 Pro-education and learning together!

[@bellesbrunette677]

Kaalyn - OPG I love how everyone in the comments are so supportive and just trying to help each other out I love this. Of course what happened to Conor is traumatizing and scary but I love how everyone is there for each other

[@bellesbrunette677]

Sarah Diaz I love the way you look at it most people would take offense to something when someone else has a different view point I think that is amazing how you like to learn new things and other peoples thoughts on certain topics.

[@Sasuga_Skky]

Thanks for your comment! I was in a tiny car accident a few years ago and I remember being terrified of running into another car for months afterwards. Its really helpful to know what I was experiencing! (:

[@DevinSumer]

he doesn’t deserve this omg my lil baby :(

[@sophiaheyo]

Devin Sumer neeeein. Junge du bist ÜBERALL

[@WhirledPeace]

Devin Sumer No one does.

[@mooloomoo]

WhirledPeace Some people do

[@WhirledPeace]

The Diamond Wolf 😔

[@kingofasgard8037]

hes my lil bean

[@arcticrebekah8930]

Dang this reminds me of when Andrea russets house got broken into :/

[@chloebaillie5224]

Arctic Rebekah maybe it was the same person coincidentally

[@therealk1063]

Right

[@ashleighshanahan5120]

Probably shouldn’t watch this at midnight home alone

[@littlebird7590]

Ashleigh Shanahan so relatable

[@IronPhysik]

by statistics most of the time burglars break in at day, when the area is empty. (because people are at work)

[@ohyknow9480]

That’s what I’m doing right now-??? It’s 12:08am

[@cryptidliam8452]

Yeah I put it in my watch later and now I’m watching it in the morning

[@alexandriaromano736]

I really appreciate how you tell the story. You don't over exaggerate or act wildly. You just tell the story like it is and share your perspective. I loved how you said "I don't want to glamorize this." It shows that you are being transparent and not show boating. I think you are not only brave, but comforting in this situation, I know other people could relate, I sure can. But instead of making matters worse or triggering other people, you connect and come to their level without making it worse. You are a beautiful soul xx

[@charlotteodea8217]

basically he isnt tana

[@Adrian-lz9tv]

Alexandria Romano did he mention anything about broken glass? Like you t shows in his thumbnail

[@anoop8827]

Adrian ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ yeah one of his glass doors got smashed

[@mommyslosingit]

It is sad that it doesn’t matter how much security you have... if someone wants to break in they will be break in. Security systems and cameras and such definitely deter most thieves but if someone has their mind set on it, they do it no matter what. So sorry you had to go through this. It’s one of my worst fears

[@feelgood2994]

Brittany and Michael Vlogs If anything it alerts the burglar that this person has valuables that they consider important enough to have so much security.

[@biancageddes2231]

This is like my biggest fear! I have anxiety and I get paranoid every single night before I go to sleep that someone's in my house. I live with my two parents and three pets to it is usually them making noises - plus my house is super creeky for no reason - but I get so freakin scared that I have to check my front door from the top of my stairs like at least 1 per night. It's the worst! I don't know what I would do if it actually happened to me. I probably wouldn't even be able to sleep!

[@neontricity]

Bianca Geddes I have anxiety and I get paranoid too! You're so relatable!

[@thedaisygirl30]

Definitely not a permanent fix, but you should consider getting a dog! I just know this happened to a friend of mine and once he got his dog, he regained some of his sense of security

[@kekedawson4415]

I​ know this is going to sound dark but you may not want to get a dog because of the depression after a dog dying,

[@thedaisygirl30]

science nerd101 ya but that's after like 12 years of happiness with the dog. I think any dog owner can tell you it's worth it 😊

[@fbar8757]

science nerd101 It is worth it

[@erinbond9156]

A dog is a permanent fix. You can't just get rid of it when you are 'healed'

[@thedaisygirl30]

Erin Bond ya you're totally right and I get that! I just meant that maybe the dog might not be enough to heal him. It'll bring tons of love and security in his life for sure. However, though I certainly think it'll help a lot, he might also need to go to therapy along with that. So I didn't mean that he should get rid of the dog once he feels "healed" lol.

[@kingofasgard8037]

Connor you deserve the world. im happy you got great friends to take care of u

[@buzzcutofficial4884]

Amna Sarsour He kinda looks like Phi Phi O'hara out of drag...

[@azinamini3569]

Amna Sarsour r

[@juandharma]

I'm very glad you are fine! Don't worry about been a bit scared for a few days. It's just your brain checking if everything is normal again. In a couple of weeks you should feel perfectly normal again. There is something you can do to be more calm: Whenever your mind brings you a "fatal scenario", just think in what could you do to be safer: run, shout for help, lock yourself up and call 911... This kind of reasures your "scared brain" that you have resources to deal with these situations. And that tend to reduce fears 😉

[@tiarab]

Melissa Jurado Gallegos I’ve been in the same situation. It’s a yr later and everything’s not “back to normal” I have ptsd and have to go to therapy very week.

[@jennamallow]

He said that it’s been a few weeks though.

[@juandharma]

I'm sorry to read that Tiara. Of course what I've said it's not magic. All individuals are different and if you find yourself in trouble, your decision to go to therapy is perfect. I sincerelly hope you will be fine again with your therapist help 😊

[@lindseyr1618]

Juan Dharma yep! I agree with this. If you’re worried it may be more serious than that, it’s would be no more than acute stress disorder. PTSD is more often a chronic condition.

[@tiarab]

Lindsey R wow I guess you’re my doctor now! Thanks for the new diagnosis, I’ll be sure to tell my other therapists that they’re wrong and you’re right.

[@kerchelle95]

2:23 "The boot of my my car" lol Connor is secretly British 😂😂😂

[@clarathetrash6279]

I know this is really serious but I just can’t get over how beautiful you are

[@ligy30]

You are an irreplaceable person... I'm so glad you are okay!!! (Although this really sucks........ I'm sorry)

[@LifeWithErick]

i'm glad to hear that you're okay and safe!

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Don’t know you yet but I subscribed :)

[@robloxmaniac5075]

hi, iM gAy

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Charlì Same dude lol

[@sparklehunter4044]

It’s totally normal to have post traumatic stress after an incident like this, hope you feel better soon

[@desmona8225]

who robs in the middle of the day, i’m just glad you’re okay

[@catnerd9078]

Mari Hatake a lot of people aren't home in the middle of the day

[@OLDS98]

I am so sorry Connor. I totally feel for you. I was robbed years ago. The front door was kicked in on my place. A police report was filed. He was captured. He went to prison. The sad part? It was my former neighbor. He ransack my bedroom. He only got a jar of money from me. The police found things from other robberies and my home in his girlfriends apartment. He waited until we and my neighbors went to work to commit his crimes. I am again so sorry. I know how you feel and how this situation impacted you. The sad part now? I have to go through a locked gate, a steel caged door, and a steel double deadbolt locked door. I am glad the police were helpful to you and you had friend help you. Those things impact you. It will for some time. I am glad you are going for help to get through this.

[@andydu723]

OLDS98 wait a sec. Is it common to keep money in a jar? And my condolences.

[@selenap5353]

Where do you live

[@aliasalvatore1306]

OLDS98 how sad YOUR OWN NEIGHBOR 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@makura946]

It really be like that sometimes

[@marija7]

You're lucky the robber was caught. My family was robbed twice, and both times the robbers were not caught. I don't feel safe in my house anymore, and I refuse to stay home alone. It's such a terrifying experience and nobody can understand exactly what it feels like if they did not go through it. My heart goes out to everyone that sadly experiences this, nobody should pass through such a trauma.

[@luna4233]

Zane gets his car stolen. Someone breaks into David’s home.Andrea and Sandra’s home got broken into. And now Connor. Ik it’s not connected.... but that’s pretty scary.

[@dioniciocruz310]

Elizabeth Luna lmao someone spends too much on youtube

[@LizzieNash18]

I thought Zane got his laptop stolen, not his car? I know Heath and Erin got theirs stolen

[@danna8582]

Heath was the one who lost his car not zane

[@FerBaide]

Robberies happen every day to lots of people.

[@mnd0412]

Erin from the vlog squad got her car stolen too

[@rea_keebz]

hey connor! the main thing i want to say to you, from my experience, is: please take your time in healing, and don't get embarrassed or frustrated at yourself for taking longer to heal properly than you expect. [ *tw* for my break-in story below, because i know that i had to mentally prepare myself before watching connor's video ] i live in a pretty safe area with three roommates and we had a break-in at our house in april this year. two men forced their way into the house at 3am and then came into my room while i was asleep. i woke up as one was taking my phone from my bedside table and after being silently confused for a few seconds (which honestly felt like minutes) i started shouting and tried to chase after them (albeit somewhat half-heartedly - i think i knew somewhere in me that it might be dangerous to actually reach them). my shouting woke up my roommates and the thieves climbed back out through the window with my phone. what i'm trying to say is i relate to *soo* much of this video - the initial complete confusion and shock, the fight/flight/freeze reaction, the resulting paranoia, the ptsd and jumpiness, it being more traumatic than you think, the frustration because you were finally starting to feel happy, the trying not to dwell on what ifs, the gratefulness to friends, and even joking about it after like an hour and seeing how cool real detectives' jobs are… just so much of what you were saying made loads of sense to me. i am so glad you shared your story, so i don't feel so strange for feeling and doing what i did. anyway, my point is, i hope that you don't try to rush your healing process. i was broken into in april and it's almost july but i still get jumpy some nights. however, apart from having to change the layout of my room, i feel miles better now than i did two weeks after the break-in. it takes time. also therapy helps! (but i think you already know that). i wish you luck on your journey to recovery, and i'm so glad you're physically okay xx

[@rea_keebz]

wow sorry for the long comment, i guess i also wanted to get some things off my chest like connor did. i hope this comment helps someone, even if connor doesn't get to reading it. xx

[@starryskies8445]

Rea Keebz thank you for sharing your story! I‘m glad you‘re doing okay! I wish you all the best! Stay strong!❤️

[@aestheticalyjimin.2438]

YOUR PHONE :/0

[@Mishael2023]

I remember when someone broke into my home when I was younger. I was very afraid he was still in the home for about a month. I thought he would jump out somewhere and get me, it was very scary.

[@kobetaylor4683]

You experienced one of the FFF’s. You mentioned fight or flight, most people don’t know there’s a third “Freeze”.

[@IronBran123]

lmaooo

[@evasky243]

I thought freeze was when your body can't choose between fight or flight

[@chiguru99]

Actually, it's Flight or Fight due to Fright Bestowing some medschool knowledge upon you guys :D

[@likeyoueverwish]

The freeze (in nature) is actually when the mind decides that you aren't strong enough or fast enough and 'freezing' works well a lot of the time because a lot of predators detect movement. There is a difference though between 'freezing' and 'shock'.

[@karenfinance44]

When I was a kid, we came home and a kid, maybe 16, was robbing our house. Instead of calling the police, my mom asked him where he lived and drove him home. She talked to him about life choices and what kind of a man he wanted to be. Apparently he was ordered to rob us by some gang leader. Since then, he's turned things around and sometimes comes over for thaksgiving dinner

[@cee5611]

Karen Finance wow that's so sweet, your mom did the right thing by talking to him ❤️

[@pandora3874]

You handled it better than i would i would have screamed and went “AHHH OMG OMG OMG” and run round every where

[@mackenna_b23]

I was in 4th grade when my house was broken into. That morning I had a weird feeling that something was wrong, but I just brushed it off. However, when we got home (my dad, my brothers and me) and came up to the door, we couldn't hear our cat meowing which scared me a bit. Me and my brothers entered the house before my dad and the first thing I hear is the fridge beeping. Our fridge only does this when it has been open for a long time. We went around the house and saw a lot of things open so we started closing them. When my dad walked into the house we told him and he said to go and reopen everything and go sit in the living room and don't touch anything else. We weren't allowed to go to our bedrooms, we had to sit in our living room from the time we got home to like 9, 10 o'clock at night. The police came and dusted for fingerprints. Our cat was found hiding in my parents closet on the top shelf. I loss a sense of security and I still haven't gotten it back. Anytime I hear a thump in the night, I have a miniature panic attack that someone is breaking in and I can't sleep. I am now in 8th grade. This is still affecting me years later. It is messed up. Even better, they DIDN'T catch the people who did it.

[@bellapearce6688]

*I understand how that must have shaken you up* 😔

[@Amka2010]

Personally, I think that burglary and robbery should be treated as harsher crimes. Like Connor said, it leaves you with PTSD and just huge anxiety overall. Being constantly on edge as well as anxious that someone is invading your personal space must be really scary and for that I hope that Connor, you’re okay and that all the anxiety fades away soon

[@ellespoonies]

honestly overall we need to rebalance what crimes get treated how. it's ridiculous how some things that dont harm anyone but the person who did it will get someone jail time but things like assault or burglary are often let off with nothing at all. our justice system has a really messed up idea of justice.

[@Amka2010]

yeah, I completely agree with you

[@daftendirekt]

I think having that "PTSD" kinda feeling is normal after that kind of situation. I don't wanna make it worse or anything but it's literally someone breaking into a place you consider the safest and most private. You lose that feeling of safety and privacy. Sending love tho

[@IllusionForWicked]

I'm sorry that this kind of things happened to you or anyone. I also have quite a similar experience happening to me. My house got broken into last December and he broke the window to get inside. My family and I only went on overnight trip and in 24 hours, but in just 3-4 hours - the fu*king robbers had manage to trash the whole house upside down and leave out crazy mess for us to clean. Thank God he didn't got to steal that much. I totally understand that 'low-key' PTSD you're talking about bcoz I think I have it too. Like, I couldn't even opened the front door without thinking that there probably someone inside of there, STILL robbing the house and tries to finish the job that they couldn't.

[@gourdwitch]

My house was broken into when I was thirteen, and the person who broke in was still there when my mom and I came home, hiding in another room. When my mom realized she made sure we left as quickly as possible, and we were physically fine but I never felt safe there again. You went through a trauma, your reactions are totally valid! (Oh but so funny bit about my break in, they stole my laptop which was obviously awful, but they also stole my bagels and my iced tea. Just mine, no one else's bagels or drinks, only mine.)

[@markersniffer2372]

Sunshine reading that made me actually jump, that is one of my biggest fears.

[@kc-qi1ge]

Haha the bagels Nd iced tea didn't deserve that lolol

[@fooolsun4917]

A few years ago two guys broke into my house. I wasn't even there when it happened, it was on the middle of the day and they got inside from the roof, there was like a little window in the bathroom and they got in. They only took my laptop( but they were somehow nice because I had plugged an USB, my earphones and a graphic tablet, but they didn't touch any of that and just took the laptop and the charger). My dad was just arriving home and he saw them disappearing in the ceiling. Since then I would bring a metal bar everywhere in the house (I would even hide it next to my bed while I was sleeping) . All of that without even seeing them face to face. I was scared and anxious all the time. It was awful.

[@hoshie1328]

What you experienced sucks. I can't relate as it has never happened to me before, but I really hope for you to get better..

[@_a_channel__7577]

Omg I hope everything got/gets better for you

[@ellespoonies]

that's so scary, im glad you weren't hurt and nothing got taken! i totally understand you being so shaken by this, i dont think anyone would feel completely normal after knowing a stranger was inside their house, especially if they saw them leave. im glad you're taking the initiative to get some therapy for the trauma, because even if it isn't full on ptsd it's still traumatic enough that your normal daily activities are being affected by it. i hope you start feeling safer and overall better 💕

[@MoonlitMeli]

I’ve had my house broken into once. Literally, right after I left my house to go to work. When I came back, specific things were gone. I couldn’t sleep or be home alone for like twos month after that. Having someone invade your home literally messes with your emotions. It’s uncomfortable and keeps you on edge. So I understand, Connor ❤️

[@atelphobia9773]

My counciler told me that there is more than just fight or flight. She said that there are 3 reactions. Fight, Flight, Freeze. In your case your brain was in a flight response, but your body was so shocked that it was a freeze reaction, but unlike most people you got out of the freeze response relitivly quickly. I'm pround!

[@_x..Jamie..x_]

I’ve heard the same and I completely agree with it. I personally think freeze is when you’re mind is stuck between fight or flight and wants to do both but neither so you just freeze.

[@alejandrx8534]

it's not ptsd! it's acute stress from a specific event. ptsd gets worse and worse with time while acute stress gets better. they are alike though, it's normal you confuse them! Also, i'm so glad that you're okay. it was a very scary experience :'(

[@subtocarterfn7957]

argentwings17 it could be both in some cases like this one!

[@alejandrx8534]

Emj Pierson yeah, maybe! i don't know much about both, i just share what i know from personal experience

[@ebonyrose5430]

Yeah I have ptsd from being sexually abused in 2016/2017 and it still impacts me today even though it’s been just over a year. I’m very jumpy and hyper vigilant and aware of my surroundings. It’s started to affect me at my job so I had to quit :/ I kept zoning out and feeling all jittery. This situation could be ptsd if he continues to show symptoms a long time later on but hopefully he’s able to talk it out in therapy and find ways to cope so it improves. I had to wait over a year to get a therapist to help me which didn’t help the healing process since it was so delayed 😞

[@alejandrx8534]

Ebony Rose i'm really sorry to hear that 😢 i was also sexually abused back in december and i don't know if it's ptsd or acute stress, but a professional (who doesn't know me that well) suggested acute stress. I didn't know it was a thing before, so that's why I wanted to let Connor know! I hope he gets the help he needs and I hope you're doing better xxx

[@ebonyrose5430]

argentwings17 yeah it’s good to know there’s a name for shorter term traumas. I hope you’re also able to find healing cause it’s so important ❤️❤️

[@themidnightsnak8361]

This exact same thing has happened to me. I'm even pretty sure I pulled into my driveway as the window in the back of my house was smashed so like our stories are similar and you should know it's totally normal to be paranoid and jumpy afterwards. It has been a year and I'm a lot better now but I am never going to feel the same. I hope you feel better and I'm glad you have supportive friends. Stay strong Connor :)

[@m0derately.g0th]

walking in on your house being robbed is certainly a traumatic experience. it would make complete sense if you had post traumatic stress, even if it’s minor, and those sound like possible symptoms. glad you’re going to therapy that is a good idea !

[@katie_the_lady]

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. My better half and I had a scary situation with our apartment on our first day we moved in but it was fire not theft. The worst feeling in the world is being uncomfortable in your home and I’m so very sorry to hear you are now uncomfortable :( We all love you

[@marimagique]

i relate to this in some way. i was in a school shooting about two months ago and i still can't even believe that it happened and i still have these "what ifs" and things like that. i was so in shock that day and i literally couldn't breathe and i was crying nonstop once they had us go on a lockdown. i was only hearing what was going on from the other students and later on they told us that two students got shot. one died two days later in the hospital and the other one actually died in the school in the hallway near my classroom. i'm so grateful that i made it out alive and that nobody else got hurt but it was still extremely awful and i feel bad for the parents and friends of those who were killed. now i feel like there has been more pride at my school then ever before but the reason why is just heartbreaking

[@xaevie5508]

Trinity B. That sounds so shocking and traumatic for your entire school, did they ever find out who did it? I live in Australia so gun shooting are very rare, America needs to fix up tgeir gun restrictions :(

[@marimagique]

yeah the student who died in the school was the shooter. we actually have cops in the school for protection and one of them shot the shooter before he could attack anyone else. and i agree with what you said about the gun restrictions. for the past few years it seems like there has been a shooting every single day out here and it's awful :/

[@HamiltonRb]

Xaevie Studios I live in Canada and there hasn’t been a school shooting in like 20 years. We don’t even lock our house most of the time

[@marimagique]

honestly wish i lived there :/

[@blackcatag]

that sounds terrifying. i live in fear when i go to school especially these last 6 months. luckily it’s summer. were you in the santa fe, texas shooting? texas is one of the most terrifying places to live because of open carry and a lot of guns.

[@hej8650]

I haven’t watched you in like two years but this video really reminded me how sweet and pure you are, I’m glad you’re okay❤️

[@nicolemaille3086]

my house was broken into a couple weeks before this and everything you’re saying is so so real. it’s such a scary thing and i wouldn’t wish it on anyone at all

[@VIV3LI]

i know you’re not trying to ask for sympathy, but i somewhat know what trauma is like. i’m not very worried that you’re not alright cause of being physically hurt, but it’s different to not be alright cause of trauma. i know how it feels to go through confusion or shock, or both, and i know what the after effects are like. so i’m hoping you’re alright and can recover well and soon. stay healthy and happy, i love you !!

[@antisocialafrican1469]

WE’RE GLAD THAT YOU’RE OKAY❤️❤️❤️

[@maddiebarnes9247]

Hi Conner, I just wanted to tell you that I've been watching you for about 4 years, and you're a BIG inspiration in my life and you are truly an amazing person. You are calm, sweet, and amusing to watch. I know you're probably not going to see this, but I just wanted to put that out there, and what happened to you shouldn't have and you handed it very well. 😊

[@justlisa7405]

jesus! i’m glad you’re okay!! i’m so sorry this happened. :// i mean, it definitely sounds like ptsd, but you’re doing all the right things by talking to your therapist about it so you can try to move passed this traumatic experience. just know that the state of shock you are going through WILL go away and it WONT last forever. sending love and prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sanabakkoush]

my house has been broken into twice, once nothing was stolen but the second time the robbers raided my living room and kitchen. it really messed me up i couldn’t sleep at night because i was so worried of my house, of my neighbours’ house being broken into. i take short naps during the day only after my dad asked a close neighbour to keep an eye around so that i am calm enough to sleep. i am a super introverted person, and a home-body so my house is a very important space for me. when i knew people could break in it totally messed me up. i understand what you’re going through connor, you’re definitely not alone in this

[@MrNotThatFamous]

holy crap

[@user-pe8uk4mi8y]

Mr Not That Famous ikr

[@Wombeatersuperpanda]

You have every right to feel paranoid, someone was in your home! Your sanctuary! I’ve known a few people who have had their houses broken into and they say it’s the most invasive and violating feeling. I’m glad you’re not hurt and nothing was taken. I appreciate your strength. Love you Connor!

[@abby-tb3ij]

this was the best intro i’ve seen in a long time, it got right into the story and didn’t sound faked or scripted, i love

[@aashleyk78]

I had my house broken into last year and I could not have felt more violated in my life. They stole two TVs I bought a few days before and tried to steal my cameras (I'm a photographer). It sucked. I couldn't sleep for a week. Every time I left my house I panicked.

[@cristinaescalas5192]

ashley778909 omg rt

[@widiya136]

omg same, my house was broke into last year and they stole my laptops (there are 2 of them), guitar and few of my mums saving money. untill now i have these panic attack whenever i leave the house especially when im on holidays.

[@HannahG-nk2mf]

That feeling when you're so scared that it's hard to physically move is a frightening experience. I'm sorry you went through that

[@emunebula2975]

Stay strong , you are so brave to be able to talk about what happened. I know what is like to feel invaded. Just stay level headed and keep moving forward

[@abbywolf7879]

I am from Minnesota and this happened to my family while we were out to dinner. A man broke in through a glass door and stole and wrecked havoc through the whole house. When we walked in he was gone but he had been armed. He took Personal identification, birth certificates, electronics, a safe, jewelry, money, etc. My grandparents and I are very fortunate we were not hurt. Very glad you are okay, you never know when someone is armed.

[@amy-ge9sv]

Are you okay? That's scary Edit- I'm glad you are okay. Lots of love

[@liamcarpenter4946]

did you even watch the video first or did you just comment before even finishing it.

[@amy-ge9sv]

Liam Carpenter I commented before because I wanted to ask and a commercial was on also because I can.

[@user-pe8uk4mi8y]

Liam Carpenter Ok calm down they asked before the video because they were worried.

[@amy-ge9sv]

Liam Carpenter What's your problem? Half the people here commented before the video. You can just leave. I didn't ask for your opinion. Thanks

[@amy-ge9sv]

Liam Carpenter I don't have time for these childish things. Have a nice day. 😂

[@shelbyfulton4714]

This would be absolutely terrifying...

[@thesiiiiickest]

There has always and will always be evil out there in the world. I'm so sorry you had to have it inflicted on you, but please remember you WILL get through this and you do NOT have to live in fear. It's just bad luck. Nothing you did or will do can change that. Just be safe.

[@lisacamp2169]

I am really glad you are ok! My mom and stepdad had a man break into their house in broad daylight while they were at home in the living room watching tv. He broke out the screen window because it was summer and had the window up. When they finally realized someone had broke in the police came and told them that if they had confronted him he would have probably killed them because he had a gun and was dangerous. My mom had to do counseling for a long time because it terrified her. Just know you are not alone and please be safe.

[@tinyplanet1027]

Why is it always Connor Smh he doesn’t deserve this

[@tysenmartinez5457]

we need to protect him

[@tinyplanet1027]

Lucy Blue oops sorry Didn’t mean to offend Just showing I care 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tenzero5274]

What else has happened ?

[@ericmitchell1911]

When someone breaks down the walls of your castle, the walls can be put back up, but it can sometimes be impossible to look around without the irrational fear of them crumbling once again. Friends, family, love, humor, passion, and creativity can all help to alleviate this mental burden, but it may still linger. An event like this can leave you second guessing and speculating for years to come, but only time can fully heal our wounds. Stay strong

[@jlugt3834]

A couple years ago on Christmas morning (at 4:00am) my Dad heard noises outside, so he went to investigate because the previous hear people had moved out ornaments to a house down the street, and he saw someone stealing our JetSki. The people were just hooking it up to their car when he came out, so my Dad started running at them (in just his underwear) and when he got within about 5 feet of them they drove off. Luckily they hadn’t hooked it up properly so it fell off the car.

[@MoreThanBrandi]

That’s so scary. Glad you’re okay. My house got broken into when I was younger. I was at school and luckily my grandma was at work but they went through EVERYTHING (literally took my baby teeth haha) and I still am SO paranoid 13 years later it’ll happen again. It’s so uncomfortable knowing someone was in your comfort zone without permission and who knows if they’re capable of hurting you. Again, glad you’re safe!

[@spacefoo-zh6ph]

Connor. I love you. Be safe. Buy a taser.

[@DeemetriusDee]

I am so happy that you are okay and nothing happens to you. I pray you have alot more safety in your life. ❤️

[@jessicasmith9452]

Describing your encounter with running past the man on your run is very similar to the paranoid feeling I have as a woman walking around. That sinking panic feeling is almost constant when I'm alone. I'm so sorry this happened to you. And I can't fully relate but at least you know your friends are ready to jump up and help. Best wishes in your healing. Don't beat yourself up for being more cautious. Stay safe. 💜

[@kassidyholdridge4225]

I’m glad you’re safe, I’ve heard people usually don’t break into the same house twice so I really hope something like this doesn’t happen again!

[@mthprfs]

Did your cameras record anything?

[@elisaenz1160]

I can't imagine the feeling, if this ever happens to me i will die for sure

[@eugeniocazzo4198]

No you wouldn’t you actually get used to it after some time

[@hahxdxd4743]

same bro

[@AntiUplineUnicorn8254]

Just glad that you're okay and no one was hurt! You are such a brave man and we all love you so much!

[@fitz1184]

I am so terribly sorry that you had to experience such a scary thing as that and what your experiencing with symptoms of PTSD makes sense and it is completely valid. Though you may not have been physically hurt, it still is a traumatic event and effects your brain and body in different ways. Take all the time you need, because you’re well being is very important. Sending lots of love your way❤️

[@Live4ALifetime]

We had a stranger walk into our house when I was little and I have never gotten over it. My dad happened to be in the bathroom and chased him off, but my bedroom was the first room he would have gotten to and that really really scared me. I am 19 years old now and still terrified of the dark, won't sleep near the window or door, choose the bedroom furthest from the entrances to the house, etc. I had almost like pre-sleep nightmares about someone breaking into the house, etc. right up until I moved towns and found a little more peace. But still, I have never gotten over it. I know that might not be what you want to hear, sorry about that! But I really wanted to share my experience

[@zanamusic8969]

IM SO GLAD UR OK CONNOR . WE LOVE YOU 💜

[@oliviareiss9839]

something i can suggest to help you feel a little bit me secure is martial arts classes. i did it for 3 years and it honestly makes me feel so much safer when i’m home alone. i’m so so glad that your ok and nothing bad happened to you luv!💗

[@sevvzrr]

I've been robbed before. I didn't walk in on the robbery but it's still scary.

[@TbSaysNo]

teenytinnyyy just happened to me

[@feefee6889]

That’s a very light form of ptsd, it’s normal for people who have gone through something traumatic, so you will be jumpy for a while but over time it will lesson and life will go back to Normal, you’ve lost the trust of your home and your surrounding. I would be freaked out too

[@JennsCrazyLife]

This is one of my biggest fears, so scary! I’m so glad you’re ok! 💖

[@bridgetmarie8798]

How do you comment on every video ever made?

[@BabvBlues]

Biggest fear ever!

[@fe.rya.lazeem]

oh my gosh that sounds really scary. just thinking about all the 'what ifs' and what could have happened if things went a little differently is so terrifying!! i'm really glad you're ok though :)

[@spookyciel]

That must be terrifying

[@larzspace]

Bro u know when I stop watching Dan and Phil for another video, SHIT IS SERIOUS. But for real I’m so sorry hun, sending my love ❤️😭

[@aims1577]

I hope you're feeling better about this whole situation and I'm glad you've got such kind and supportive people in your life to help you after something like this happens! A few months ago I was home alone while someone was trying to break into my house and it was so scary. I was lucky that they weren't successful in entering and that the police responded quickly (although they didn't catch him). I can't afford any sort of security system, and even the policeman said I should replace my back door because it doesn't have a good lock (it's really old/fragile). I was also really scared for a few weeks following the incident, but I found it really useful to put the situation in perspective. I've lived in my house for 5 years and this was the only time anything like that happened, so the likelihood of it happening again so soon afterwards is really low. Maybe the guy is still out there but it's doubtful that they'll try and hit the same house twice, especially if he hasn't already returned. Hope that helps

[@emilyuxui]

You remind me of Peter Pan

[@DaniSan1133]

You seem like such a genuinely good hearted person. I am sooooo sorry that happened to you. I have had to work through traumas myself, you can work through it and the hypervigilance will fade especially since you're taking the wise steps of seeking therapy. No shame at all in it. Much love and blessings to you Connor!! So glad you are alright.

[@LightKnight14]

Hey! I saw your tweet about this and I’m so glad that you’re recovering. Every time your safety is comprised it can be really traumatic. Make sure you’re getting the help and self care you need.

[@kenx1487]

Conner, sorry that you had to go through this experience. As you get older, life takes your innocence away and the way you perceive things. Don’t let this event change your perspective in life too much. Like many of of us, you now have been through a traumatic situation that sometimes is hard to express to the unfamiliar. You have a gift of expressing situations and touching others with your poems and video productions. Stay strong!

[@leslienguyen2191]

ugh i love you so much & it sucks you had to deal with this. im just happy you’re still here