Resource for dealing with Stalkers (+ assault and abuse)
- svjharding
- Aug 19, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 13
In the latest episode of Getting Better, my mother shared her stalker story. An experience she suffered for over 5 years. Sadly, many others also are victims to stalkers, with 'an estimated 13.5 million people being stalked in a
one-year period in the United States' (SPARC)
If you have not listened to the podcast episode, heed the WARNING: content mentions rape and sexual assault
Your safety is the most crucial priority.
Below you can find the Birdie defense alarm...the LOUDEST and most compact alarm that comes in multiple colors.
travels well (unlike pepper spray or a taser)
comes with key chain and carabiner
reusable
flashing light
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If you are presently dealing with a stalker or want to know what action to take, or need help, here are some top resources:
My friends at Helping Survivors have incredible resources for assault and abuse, including:
Victim Resources
Stalking Statistics (SPARC)
Check if you can carry pepper spray in your state:
Final tips:
Write down every detail, date, time, location from EVERY interaction
Call the police (or citizen police number) every interaction to add to the case record
Don't walk with headphones at night or in unsafe areas
Take action for your own safety.
for me this helped with my anxiety and fear, as sharing my location with my friends made me feel more protected, taking self defense classes increased my confidence in my ability to protect myself, and talking about it with trusted confidants and professionals gave me more peace and emotional support about the situation.
Listen to your gut, your heart, your intuition, and listen to the people who love you.
Here's to staying safe, or getting to safety...
and as always, here's to getting better.
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