Victim of Stalking
Having a Stalker, Creepy Followers, Fear, Anxiety, Stress, Avoidance, Uncomfortable, Contacting the Police
They Might Be Thinking:
- How can I get rid of this person? Will my life ever go back to normal?
- I am so tired and stressed out. have no idea what to do next.
- This person is ruining my life.
- I am constantly scared that this person will find me and do something to me.
- What have I done to deserve this?
- No one can stop this person. I’ve tried literally everything.
- I have to plan my life around trying to be safe. This is exhausting.
- I wish that someone could make this person just go away.
- I don’t feel like myself. The constant stress is wearing me down.
- No one can understand what this is like.
- Why me?
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- This is entirely unfair. I am sorry this is happening to you.
- You are very strong and perseverant (provide examples of times they have persevered). I believe you can make it through this.
- This is not your fault in any way.
- I don’t think I could ever fully understand what you are going through. However, I am here for you and will do my best to understand.
- Your situation sounds incredibly difficult and frightening.
- I feel like it’d be so hard to feel safe. If it were me, I’d feel so tired from being on edge all of the time.
- I know it can be hard to ask for help, but I am here to support you in whatever way I can.
- You’ve done nothing wrong. I can’t imagine the stress and anxiety you must be dealing with.
- Given the circumstances, I am impressed that you have done X, Y, and Z. You are so capable, even in the worst of situations.
- I imagine this has brought out a lot of negative feelings. Please know that you can share these feelings whenever you’d like with me…I won’t judge you for them.
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- Maybe we shouldn’t hang out anymore…
- Is this person watching us right now?
- What are you going to do? What if this stalker tries to kill you?
- You should go to the police. They’ll protect you.
- Why do you think this stalker is following you? What did you do to this person?
- Maybe you should move somewhere else.
- This person must be such a freak! (Continues insulting and trying to analyze the stalker.)
- Well, are you going to do anything about it?
- You should set up cameras, hire a body guard, get a gun. (Continues to offer more suggestions.)
- There are so many weirdos out there. None of us is safe.
- You should be doing more. You can’t just sit around and let this person destroy your life.
- You should be flattered that someone is so interested in you.
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