I used to be afraid to stay by myself. When we were first married I would even drive to town to my Mom's until my hubby got home. After a few years I just got tired of it. Now when my son and hubby are away for the weekend at Scout camp I actually enjoy it. If anything is going on outside either the 4yorkies will bark or my Golden Retriever will. It's just too exhausting being afraid. I'm sure a time will come when you just get "tired" of it and it will no longer bother you as much.
