Update on threats

I had to do a brain dump, because the man who has been threatening me online involved my daughter tonight. I’m reporting him to the full extent of the law, but I also want you to know what the last few weeks have been like for me and for my family. I’ve blocked him everywhere, but he sees everything I say and do, and will inevitably see this too. So thank you for everyone who has stood up for me, it means a lot. This isn’t uncommon among journalists, but is seeping into the independent journalism community. And it’s terrifying.Thank you LC - Silence is Complicity, Cash Flow Collective, Jason Gael, Summer Willan, Raya, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.The Panicked Writer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ellieleonard.substack.com/subscribe