As someone who was regularly stolen from by flatmates - get yourself a small safe, keep it out of view under your bed, and bike chain it to your bedframe so it canāt be carried off. Journals, wallet, money or cards, ID, small electronics, sentimental items, prescription medication etc go in here when not in use. If cost is a barrier you could also just get a lockbox of some kind, like a lockable toolbox.
Also get yourself a subtle lanyard to keep your key on you and lock your bedroom door when you go shower. Like, donāt be obvious about it and cause tension, you donāt want him to see you do these things. But donāt be casual about access to your room or belongings until you know you can trust him. If he notices just say itās out of habit.
If this turns out not to be needed, great! But having some self protective strategies might help you cope better until youāve sussed out this new guy.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone āØ5ā© āØmonthsā© ago
It sounds like a really tumultuous time. I hope everything works out for you. Sometimes people from super troubled backgrounds can be a bit better when they have a change of scenery.
Hopefully.