If you or someone you know is being stalked, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. There are resources available, and there are people who care. Don’t try to handle it alone, and don’t be afraid to speak up.
Slowly but surely, I started to take back control. I changed my phone number, my email address, and my social media accounts. I started to vary my daily routine, making it harder for the stalker to find me.
The stalker, who I later found out was a person I had met briefly a few years earlier, had become obsessed with me. They would show up at my work, my home, and even my favorite coffee shop. They would watch me, follow me, and send me messages constantly. Harassed By A Stalker 2013 72018
Finally, after months of harassment, the stalker was caught. They were arrested and charged with stalking and harassment. It was a relief, a huge weight off my shoulders.
I knew I had to do something, but I didn’t know what. I went to the police, but they seemed to take it lightly. They told me to “be careful” and to “keep a record” of the incidents, but they didn’t seem to take it seriously. If you or someone you know is being
I was terrified. I didn’t know what to do or who to turn to. I felt like I was being watched all the time, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of being in danger. I started to change my daily routine, avoiding certain places and people, just to try and stay safe.
But the stalker didn’t give up easily. They kept pushing, kept trying to get to me. It was a cat-and-mouse game, with me trying to stay one step ahead. Slowly but surely, I started to take back control
I also started to reach out to friends and family, telling them what was happening. They were supportive and helped me to feel less alone. They encouraged me to keep going, to keep fighting, and to not let the stalker win.