Feelings like Hopelessness, Irritation or being on edge can be signs that something is wrong, so take these feelings seriously. Share with your friends and family about what is going on. Make sure you document every time the person contacts you. Reach out to the resources below for actionable legal help and safety support.

In this episode with discuss:

• Let’s recap: What type of behaviors are considered stalking?

• What are some warning signs that you might be dealing with a stalker?

• What are the laws in California regarding stalking?

• Discuss cyberstalking

• Discuss the importance of documenting everything

• Discuss the characteristics of a stalker (socially maladjusted and inept; emotionally immature; often subject to feelings of powerlessness; unable to succeed in relationships by socially-acceptable means; jealous, bordering on paranoid; and extremely insecure about themselves and suffering from low self-esteem) *sourced from the Women’s Advocacy page for Ozarka College

• What resources can we offer anyone listening to our podcast who may be experiencing stalking?

To learn more about OSTC Therapist Debbie Whyte visit our Meet Our Team page.

Click here to read Renae’s blog on the topic.

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Content info: stalking, domestic violence, police interaction

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

• https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/domestic-violence

• https://www.counselforjustice.org/domestic-violence

• https://www.lacourt.org/division/familylaw/FL0035.aspx