Police say he is a stalker...

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#1 Feb 20 - 7AM
Monica
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Police say he is a stalker...

I was at the movies witha friend Friday night and had me phone on silent. When I checked my phone afterward I had 4 missed calls. One from my son, one from my brother and two from a number I did not recognize. I had a bad feeling about that number. The internet told me it was a cell number from my area and xNs cell company. The next morning I had my adult son call the number to see who it was. It went to voice mail and my son asked me "Who is …………" It was xNs youngest son...about 14 years old...whom I had never even met except in passing once for 5 seconds. He would not have my cell number.

I sent my xN and his boss a cease and desist order a few weeks ago because xN knew his personal phone was blocked so he used his work cell to call, text and harass me. He had been told many times before the C and D to stop contacting me. I had to get caller ID at work and report him to my bosses. His car is very unusual and I have seen a car like his drive past my house at night when I could not see the driver.

I called the police yesterday and the officer believes my xN is stalking me because it has been almost a year since we broke up and I have told him many times to stop contacting me. The officer said they were very concerned about the situation. They were amazed by the documentation I kept of texts, call records, the letters I have sent him telling him to stop contacting me. They want me to file charges.

This has to stop. We found out a week ago that my mom has terminal cancer and has only weeks or months to live. I have spent the last week in a blur of hospitals, nursing homes, paperwork, getting her house ready to sell, taking my own off the market for now, talking with doctors and nurses and hospice and insurance companies and attorneys. I need to put an end to xNs games asap.

Feb 20 - 10AM
janemarie
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File the charges....unless

File the charges....unless they have an "in" with the police they usuallly are very intimidated by authority...Mine feared the police.... Do whatever you need to!!! Im so sorry about your mom....put him on the back burner and be with your mom as much as you can!!! xoxo
Feb 20 - 8AM
Sparrow
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I am so sorry to hear about

I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's illness. You are dealing with so much right now. One thing at a time. Ignore his attempts to contact you. Tend to your Mother and your family right now. If he still contacts you, file for a restraining order to be put in place. I am so very sorry for all that you are coping with right now. Please stay strong and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of need. Hugs
Feb 20 - 8AM
Maggster
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So sorry about your mom. Take

So sorry about your mom. Take good care of yourself- you are in my thoughts. Maggster
Feb 20 - 7AM
Hunter
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UGH... Do what you must..

UGH... Do what you must.. Make sure it's well thought out.. Good Lick.. Hunter
Feb 20 - 8AM (Reply to #2)
Monica
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Hunter....any tips you could give me before I file charges??

He is not going to stop, no matter what I do or don't do. People who know both of us say it is about control. He no longer has an ounce of control over me - I feel nothing for him anymore - and he will stop at nothing to get that control back. I admit I was a little fearful when the police officer said she was concerned because it has been too long since the end of the relationship and he should have gotten over it by now and moved on. If I file charges, it may screw up his entire life. He will lose his job, his political career, his kids, his house. But, at this point, it is him or me...and I chose me. I CANNOT change my phone number with my mom being so ill. My number is out to all doctors, nurses, hospice, insurance companies, financial institutions, etc. that have to do with her affairs and estate. He simply needs to STOP as I have told him to many, many times. He has crossed the line now using his son's phone to call me TWICE. Twice is no mistake and he can't claim it to be.
Feb 21 - 1PM (Reply to #4)
abreva
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I am sorry for what you are going through

I had luck with a Cease and Desist type of letter with the EXNH-psychopath (before he was an EX). It got him to stay away from my house, but I was still afraid of him. There is a book " The Gift of Fear " that discusses the pros and cons of filing charges with police. The risk is that it escalates the stalker's behavior, and makes them MORE dangerous. If it is simply ANNOYING you that he won't leave you alone via phone -- perhaps you should IGNORE. If you are afraid for your safety -- well, that's a hard call. I got to the point where I was sure that I could be killed, and I just chose to live my life. I know that sounds horrible and drastic, but I could only live with the fear for so long. I still don't answer my door. "The Gift of Fear" was urgently recommended to me by a friend. Perhaps it will help you.
Feb 20 - 8AM (Reply to #3)
Hunter
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I have been fortunate not to

I have been fortunate not to ever have this problem. Do your homework.. Before your next move..He sounds dangerous.. Hunter