349. Control, Intimidation, and Stalking

What began as a relationship slowly turned into a nightmare of control, abuse, and fear. After a year and a half, Beth finally found the courage to walk away—but her nightmare was far from over. Today, Beth reveals the warning signs she missed, the terrifying escalation from abuse to stalking, and what happened when ending the relationship wasn't enough to escape her abuser. Share Your Story on the Show: [email protected] Featured Podcast Not Just a Terrible Story In 2005, Stacie Love's life was turned upside down by a knock on the door. Twenty years later, she discovers the truth about her marriage to her former teacher and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades. Not Just A Terrible Story is one woman's search for answers. Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/not-just-a-terrible-story/id6808732343 Our Sponsors Larineco Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at www.buylarine.com/strictly for up to 50% off. ARYA Get ARYA.COM/STRICTLYSTALKING for $10 off your first month. Shopify shopify.com/strictlystalking for a one-dollar-per-month trial period! HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to www.homeServe.com/strictlystalking Boll and Branch Get twenty percent off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day sale at bollandbranch.com/strictly with code STRICTLY. Exclusions apply. Whatnot Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T— Whatnot — in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Progressive Insurance Press play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Quince Go to https://www.quince.com/strictly for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Solace You can start a free session in under a minute at solaceconcierge.ai/strictlystalking. Related Podcasts lovelustfear | with Jake Deptula Listen & Subscribe Here: lovelustfear The Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie Beebe Listen & Subscribe Here: The Last Trip Instagram @strictlystalkingpod @feathergirl77 @jaked3000