Self defense is the most basic and important right we have.
I’m a strong supporter of the second amendment, own and carry guns for my protection and have once had to pull it out (thankfully with no harm done).
But defense begins in small ways, too. Harassment is no joke. How many true crime shows begin with a bad break up and end with a murderous rampage?
I think its natural for humans (especially female humans!) to be curious about one another. But when that becomes obsession, intimidation or a pattern of concerning conduct it needs to be addressed swiftly.
This has happened to me once before. A former friend of mine lost her mind, so to speak, and began a series of totally irrational behaviors toward me and my family and did not stop until we threatened to file a police report against her.
No one has the right to track, stalk and intimidate. Especially if you make the effort to block and avoid them. If you made it clear you don’t want to be contacted and they make deliberate attempts to put themselves in your path and watch you, it’s worth taking seriously.
Every murder you hear about on the local news begins with someone the neighbors say “she was so nice” but ended up going off the deep end. Don’t take it lightly when someone begins to cross the line. File a police report. Make it clear that you don’t want to be threatened.
And never leave home without protection.
Anna Farley 