Stalker update: Protecting myself.
14 years ago
First off, thank you for the replies yesterday. I feel better knowing that there's people out there willing to help me watch my back.
I've completely changed up my routine, leaving and getting home earlier, and I try to get a ride whenever possible. If I have to stay out later (such as working later than usual or pulling extra hours) I'm going to make sure I have a ride home, either from a coworker or by calling/texting a friend. I also spoke with a few nieghbors yesterday, and let them know about the situation and what to look for. Not only for my personal safety, but the safety of everyone living in the neighborhood. Even if he gives up on me, I shudder to think of him finding someone else to harrass or worse. I'm also investing in a can of pepper spray, and I'm looking into taking some self-defense classes.
I haven't seen him yesterday, since changing my routine and schedule up, which is great. And since I got up/left early again today, as well as getting a ride from the same neighbor again, I haven't seen him this morning, either. I'm hoping that by not seeing me for a while, that will discourage him to continue his harassment.
However, even if he does give up on me, I'm still taking this as a wake-up call for me to better protect myself. If nothing else, than just for the fact that I'm a single woman living alone...Which creepers like this see as vulnerable.
~Kyetsu
I've completely changed up my routine, leaving and getting home earlier, and I try to get a ride whenever possible. If I have to stay out later (such as working later than usual or pulling extra hours) I'm going to make sure I have a ride home, either from a coworker or by calling/texting a friend. I also spoke with a few nieghbors yesterday, and let them know about the situation and what to look for. Not only for my personal safety, but the safety of everyone living in the neighborhood. Even if he gives up on me, I shudder to think of him finding someone else to harrass or worse. I'm also investing in a can of pepper spray, and I'm looking into taking some self-defense classes.
I haven't seen him yesterday, since changing my routine and schedule up, which is great. And since I got up/left early again today, as well as getting a ride from the same neighbor again, I haven't seen him this morning, either. I'm hoping that by not seeing me for a while, that will discourage him to continue his harassment.
However, even if he does give up on me, I'm still taking this as a wake-up call for me to better protect myself. If nothing else, than just for the fact that I'm a single woman living alone...Which creepers like this see as vulnerable.
~Kyetsu

Sontock
~sontock
Lissa suggests a Tazer.

Kyetsu
~kyetsu
OP
A few people have suggested that, but I wasn't sure about Delaware laws on them or even where to acquire one. It's definitely not a bad idea, as some people have told me that pepper spray can also be dangerous if you're standing downwind of an attacker.