To the editor:
I have lived in Caribou for over 69 years. I feel I need to speak up for my rights.
I feel harassed in my own home by one person or another. I cannot go outside in my own yard; I am terrified to live in my own home because of the neighbors.
I feel I have had no support from the local police. I always believed they would protect and serve me, but it seems when I ask for help it backfires.
I was born in Caribou and have lived here all my life. I have also volunteered and helped my community for over 50 years. I feel when I asked for help, I got a slap in the face. I feel I have been mentally abused and do not feel safe in my own home. There are nights I cannot sleep because I am afraid something will happen.
When I was a kid this was a good town. What is wrong with it now? I do not know. Is it some of the people that run this town? If I could move I would, but I don’t have the money to do that.
People help and look out for each other the best they can. I pray for some peace and I live my life as the Bible has told me to.
I don’t know where to go for help anymore. Some days I am terrified in my own home. I feel depressed, and have bad headaches and feel sick to my stomach. When I call on the people who took an oath to protect me, it never turns out right. Everything seems to backfire. Where do you go when the people that are supposed to protect you are not?
Shirley Fortin
Caribou
