Woman Left Stunned And Terrified As Roommate Subleases Room To Her Abuser Despite Showing Proof Of A Restraining Order

Restraining orders play a pivotal role in safeguarding individuals. Beyond merely deterring potential threats, they instill a sense of security among those they protect.

Various types of restraining orders exist, each tailored to specific situations. One of the most prevalent is the non-molestation order. This can be sought when immediate protection from a spouse, former partner, or family member is necessary. Importantly, any violation of this order permits the authorities to arrest the offender.

Regrettably, some people don't seem to take the repercussions of such orders seriously, as can be seen in a recent post we found on the r/relationships subreddit.

OP shared that her roommate, Shelly, recently got the opportunity to study abroad for the summer. Consequently, she made an urgent decision to sublease her room for three months.

OP was fine with this arrangement and was happy that Shelly had finally found someone to take over. As expected, Shelly approached OP to show her who this new roommate would be.

To OP's surprise, this was no stranger; It was Pete—the same man who had harassed her as a freshman in college and even sexually assaulted her at a party.

OP wasted no time explaining the whole situation to Shelly. In addition, she pulled out court documents showing that she had gotten a restraining order against this man.

Despite this, Shelly argued that she was finding it difficult to get another person to take the room and that OP would just "have to deal." This left OP no choice but to inform the police about Pete's imminent arrival.

Nothing prepared her for the day that she would come face to face with her abuser once again. But from all indications, she's fully prepared to wither this storm.

Scroll down to find out how the story unfolds.