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“I Am Weak And Vulnerable”: Neighbors Regret Messing With Woman After She Gets The Perfect Revenge
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“I Am Weak And Vulnerable”: Neighbors Regret Messing With Woman After She Gets The Perfect Revenge

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At some point in life, most of us have dealt with an annoying neighbor or two. Usually, the options are simple: have a calm talk, try to ignore it, or hope the issue fades on its own.

But this Redditor took a far more creative route. After her neighbors destroyed her garden, she decided to make a small clay doll of each culprit—and put them on display where everyone could see. The neighbors were horrified, convinced she had “voodooed” them.

What followed was pure chaos, and eventually, even the police had to step in. Read the full story below.

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    So, she got creative with her revenge and decided to “voodoo” every culprit

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    Disagreements with neighbors are normal, but they can be handled with care

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    Our homes are deeply personal. They’re where we spend most of our time—our sanctuary, our safe space, and a reflection of who we are. It’s also something we pour our energy and love into.

    Clearly, the author of the story above did too. Her creativity, connection to the local culture, and devotion to her garden showed just how much care she put into building her home. You could feel her love in every detail she described.

    But as with any home, what happens outside its walls matters just as much as what happens inside. And outside, we’re surrounded by neighbors, people who can shape our sense of comfort and belonging just as much as the space itself.

    “Having a friendly relationship with neighbors means cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment for yourself and others,” Janet Bayramyan, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery and self-development, told Better Homes & Gardens.

    “Feeling connected to those around you reduces loneliness and increases a sense of belonging in the community,” she added.

    So when conflict with neighbors arises, it can be stressful or even scary, especially when it affects the place you call home. Learning to handle these situations really matters, and while some cases (like the author’s) might call for a bit of creative flair, experts say there are plenty of ways to keep the peace in more typical situations.

    One of the best things you can do is establish a good relationship early on. This often starts the day you move in.

    “Introduce yourself to your neighbors and establish a rapport with them. Perhaps invite them in to see your new place and offer something to eat,” Broker Jennifer Roberts of Coldwell Banker Warburg told Better Homes & Gardens.

    You don’t need to be close friends. A simple hello or quick chat can go a long way. Being a good neighbor yourself often sets the tone for how others treat you. Take a moment to observe how your community interacts; some places have clear HOA rules, while others follow unspoken norms. If you see neighbors stopping to chat, it might be a nice opportunity to join in. But if they seem busy or in a rush, it’s best to wait for another time.

    “It is crucial that new residents ‘read the room’ when introducing themselves to their new neighbors,” said Sarah Bolor, a licensed clinical social worker. “We do not want to introduce ourselves when a neighbor may appear rushed in the early morning hours or herding their children to afternoon activities. Ideally, weekend mornings or early afternoons tend to be the ideal times for a quick chat.”

    When problems do arise, address them early and politely. Lindsey Rae Ackerman, a marriage and family therapist and vice president of clinical services at Clear Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, told Time that using collaborative language instead of blame helps keep things productive.

    “It’s rooted in problem-solving,” she said. “It’s not, ‘You did this wrong,’ or, ‘You have to do this better.’” Instead, try: “I’m struggling because of something that’s happening in your space, so I’m coming to you to collaborate on solutions.”

    That approach is far more effective than shouting or making accusations, like yelling about noise at the same volume as the music that kept you up all night.

    Sometimes, people don’t even realize there’s a problem. Maybe a neighbor doesn’t know their dog barks when they’re gone. You could gently say something like, “You might not be aware, but your dog barks during these hours. Would you be open to finding a way to keep them calm while you’re away?”

    Of course, if issues become repetitive, rude, or unsafe, it may be time to involve local authorities. But ideally, with a bit of communication and mutual respect, it’s possible to build a community where neighbors genuinely look out for each other and where home truly feels like home.

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    Later, the woman returned with an update that involved the police

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    Readers were relieved to hear she was safe

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    In a final follow-up, she shared the compromise she reached with her neighbors

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    Leviathan
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived in a village like this {Japan}. When I was 7, they k****d my mother and tried to k**l me because I'm albino {a demon in their eyes and she was unwed}. Thankfully, I'm better now: 40 years old and in the USA. My adopted mother passed 3 years ago, but I thank her for saving me

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leviathan - how have you been doing? I know you have had a lot of health issues and you are a fascinating person to me, so I hope things are going a little better for you.

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    megabeth
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't help but dislike OP. They obviously think they are superior to their neighbors. The way they speak about them gives me the ick.

    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She likes the area and people, it is the creepy men and others who insist she needs "a man" that she does not like which is completely understandable. I've encountered this twice. I was single and it was decided that I needed a woman. Got to the point that when I politely rebuffed advances that they made up rumours to toss shade at me. Wish I had thought of the hoodoo doll thing :P Also had a co-worker (a local) who got a good job and the pressure to get a man to "look after her" suddenly spiked. She ended up leaving the community as she had, as she put it, " no intention of supporting or raising a husband"

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we just stop and take a moment to appreciate that a single woman designed and built her own three storey bamboo house?

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm us women are very capable of doing things ourselves you know Rick !! That was very sexist actually , but yes she is bloody awesome (bar the vegan bit lol but meh can’t have it all 😂)

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    Skogsrået
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LoL this story made me chuckle. Witchcraft in South America is very real and lots of people are terrified of witches and witchcraft. Witches are not to be messed with.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO WE ARENT !! rule no one NEVER P I. S S OF A WITCH !! don’t end well heheheh

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    Jorge Gonzalez
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to be a creative writing class assignment from someone who sort of knows Latin America. No chance in hell something like this ends so peacefully. Specially if witchery and hoodoo are involved.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wanna make a bet , is witches aren’t all evil you know , we prefer to live in peace h harmony ,n keep ourselves to ourselves !! But woe betide you do mess with us !! in my case I’m a white witch aka good one ,but I can use dark if the circumstances are dire enough , without it coming back on my x 3 !!

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    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to say this... but considering where she's living... her behavior with the dolls is as likely to get her necklaced as anything. For those curious, Necklacing is a popular vigilante punishment in many African countries where a person will be beaten, then have a car tire placed over their neck while they are senseless, before gasoline is poured over the person and set alight. It's a "punishment" reserved for thieves... and witches.

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is living in South America? Not Africa?

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    Zero Costa
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if this is real she sounds annoying as all f**k. I'd hate to have her as a neighbour too

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If voodoo really worked, at least 75% of all politicians would be d e a d.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t give us ideas lmao it’s real alright , but you see there is this rule for us we can’t break , the law of three ! anything we do ,has to be for good ,do no harm harm non , cos if we do ,it comes back on us x 3 !! Ie what ever we dish out hits us back three times worst !, so we stick to being good , common sense basically !!

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    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She could buy big plants instead of starting out with seeds so they would grow big faster than a decade.

    MotherofGuineaPigs
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in the U.S. this is not unheard of here. I moved into a neighborhood that was - interesting. I was escaping an a*****e relationship and I had friends there. My neighbor on one side was convinced I was a witch. I had red hair, a black cat, loved scented candles, I even had a pet newt. So obviously I was a witch. The poor lady was terrified of me. Her husband just rolled his eyes. The neighbors did the same when she tried to convince them as well. I did feel bad for her, but I never tried to engage and never behaved like an a$$hole to her. She never did damage. Thankfully.

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    Leviathan
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived in a village like this {Japan}. When I was 7, they k****d my mother and tried to k**l me because I'm albino {a demon in their eyes and she was unwed}. Thankfully, I'm better now: 40 years old and in the USA. My adopted mother passed 3 years ago, but I thank her for saving me

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leviathan - how have you been doing? I know you have had a lot of health issues and you are a fascinating person to me, so I hope things are going a little better for you.

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    megabeth
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't help but dislike OP. They obviously think they are superior to their neighbors. The way they speak about them gives me the ick.

    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She likes the area and people, it is the creepy men and others who insist she needs "a man" that she does not like which is completely understandable. I've encountered this twice. I was single and it was decided that I needed a woman. Got to the point that when I politely rebuffed advances that they made up rumours to toss shade at me. Wish I had thought of the hoodoo doll thing :P Also had a co-worker (a local) who got a good job and the pressure to get a man to "look after her" suddenly spiked. She ended up leaving the community as she had, as she put it, " no intention of supporting or raising a husband"

    Load More Replies...
    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we just stop and take a moment to appreciate that a single woman designed and built her own three storey bamboo house?

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm us women are very capable of doing things ourselves you know Rick !! That was very sexist actually , but yes she is bloody awesome (bar the vegan bit lol but meh can’t have it all 😂)

    Load More Replies...
    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LoL this story made me chuckle. Witchcraft in South America is very real and lots of people are terrified of witches and witchcraft. Witches are not to be messed with.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO WE ARENT !! rule no one NEVER P I. S S OF A WITCH !! don’t end well heheheh

    Load More Replies...
    Jorge Gonzalez
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to be a creative writing class assignment from someone who sort of knows Latin America. No chance in hell something like this ends so peacefully. Specially if witchery and hoodoo are involved.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wanna make a bet , is witches aren’t all evil you know , we prefer to live in peace h harmony ,n keep ourselves to ourselves !! But woe betide you do mess with us !! in my case I’m a white witch aka good one ,but I can use dark if the circumstances are dire enough , without it coming back on my x 3 !!

    Load More Replies...
    Kabuki Kitsune
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate to say this... but considering where she's living... her behavior with the dolls is as likely to get her necklaced as anything. For those curious, Necklacing is a popular vigilante punishment in many African countries where a person will be beaten, then have a car tire placed over their neck while they are senseless, before gasoline is poured over the person and set alight. It's a "punishment" reserved for thieves... and witches.

    Skogsrået
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is living in South America? Not Africa?

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    Zero Costa
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if this is real she sounds annoying as all f**k. I'd hate to have her as a neighbour too

    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If voodoo really worked, at least 75% of all politicians would be d e a d.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t give us ideas lmao it’s real alright , but you see there is this rule for us we can’t break , the law of three ! anything we do ,has to be for good ,do no harm harm non , cos if we do ,it comes back on us x 3 !! Ie what ever we dish out hits us back three times worst !, so we stick to being good , common sense basically !!

    Load More Replies...
    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She could buy big plants instead of starting out with seeds so they would grow big faster than a decade.

    MotherofGuineaPigs
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in the U.S. this is not unheard of here. I moved into a neighborhood that was - interesting. I was escaping an a*****e relationship and I had friends there. My neighbor on one side was convinced I was a witch. I had red hair, a black cat, loved scented candles, I even had a pet newt. So obviously I was a witch. The poor lady was terrified of me. Her husband just rolled his eyes. The neighbors did the same when she tried to convince them as well. I did feel bad for her, but I never tried to engage and never behaved like an a$$hole to her. She never did damage. Thankfully.

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