We have been burglarized several times. Two times resulted in a complete ransacking. Another time, they were thwarted by the the alarm system. Our garage has been broken in too many times. After the first break in, we put bars on certain windows. They just broke through a sliding glass door both times. We have completely removed that door and now have an alarm system. During the 2nd robbery, we had a dog and 2 cats. We joke that Toby probably followed them around the house wagging his tale. He was not a watch dog. The two cats (Katrina and Kallie) probably hid under the bed. I am thankful they weren't hurt. It took me a long while to feel 'secure' in our home again. I still don't feel completely safe and probably never will. I learned that I don't need anymore 'valuables'. We have motion lights around the house, but no security cameras. We were harrassed by some druggie neighbors for awhile and the police suggested we put cameras up. There are times I feel like we lock ourselves into a prison cell when at home. I don't know what the best solution is. It is quite depressing. {{{{Itself}}}} It will get better, just give yourself time. Make sure you inventory and take pictures of everything you own. Go through, room by room and write down serial numbers from everything. Do not leave that at your home, keep it somewhere else safe, like a safety deposit box. Insurance companies don't make it easy. I remember after the 2nd ransacking, the insurance company acted like we did it to ourselves. I wish I knew what else to say that would help you recover your mental safety, but only time does that....