My husband’s strange bedtime habit had me worried he was losing his mind. But when burglars broke into our house in the dead of night, his odd routine saved us.

Roger, my high school sweetheart, had recently developed a peculiar habit of sleeping with his car keys. At first, I thought nothing of it, but it became more obsessive. He even started checking the keys in the middle of the night. When I confronted him, he brushed it off as just a habit. I was concerned but decided to let it go.

One quiet night, a noise downstairs startled me. I woke Roger, and instead of calling the police, he grabbed his keys and hit the panic button. The car alarm blared, and we heard intruders scrambling outside. Roger’s odd habit had just saved us.

After the ordeal, he explained that his father taught him this life hack. The loud car alarm scares off burglars and alerts neighbors. Roger had been keeping this trick up his sleeve for our safety, especially with a baby on the way.

Now, I keep my car keys by my bed every night. This simple trick not only saved us from a terrifying situation but could help others too. If you ever feel unsafe, just hit the panic button. It’s a small habit that could make a big difference.