A same-sex couple in Pennsylvania were excited to move into a brand new house in a neighborhood they believed would be a good fit for them. However, after moving in and checking their mailbox, they got a disturbing surprise that left them questioning their decision to buy their new home.
In a TikTok video posted by user @flannelsallday, a woman named Sarah says that she and her wife moved into their home, and then took a trip. When they finally arrived home and planned to spend their first night in their new house, they got a letter in the mail that made them feel uneasy. The letter was written in messy handwriting and was addressed to “New Neighbors.”
The note inside the envelope wasn’t one welcoming the lesbian couple to the neighborhood. Instead, it simply read, “Not welcome. Family town.” There was no return address and the pair had no idea who had sent the letter to them. Sadly, they believed it stemmed from the pride flag that they had planted in their yard.
“I know this may not seem like the worst message, but it sure as heck has messed with our brains knowing someone has so much hatred in their heart that a flag led them to mail us something,” the caption of the video reads.
The neighborhood response surprised her
However, Sarah says that a neighbor down the street from them had the very same flag in their yard, which prompted them to believe the neighborhood would be a good fit for them. Eventually, Sarah took the letter to the police and filed a report.
Meanwhile, the women decided to move on and even host a housewarming party. They invited a few of the neighbors that they’d previously met. In a follow-up video, Sarah says those neighbors were furious about the letter that they received. In addition, they also invited the other “pride flag family” to the party.
When that family showed up, the tears began to flow when Sarah’s wife told them that their flag made them feel safe in the neighborhood. That family was also upset about the letter the couple had been mailed. However, Sarah says that after meeting the neighbors and learning that the neighborhood was actually very progressive, she felt better.
What to do if you receive a threatening letter in the mail
While the Pennsylvania couple’s letter wasn’t exactly a threat, it did feel ominous by telling them that they were not welcome in their new town. If someone receives such a letter, USPIS.gov reveals that it should be reported to the postal inspectors for investigation.
“Keep any letter that attempts to scare, threaten or extort you in any way, and report it to the Postal Inspection Service by calling 1-877-876-2455,” the website declares.
They also suggest keeping copies of any correspondence and reporting the messages to the local police department, which Sarah did.
