When Your Admirer Becomes a Stalker: Safety Strategies

SUMMARYWhat happens when an unwanted admirer escalates to a stalker? Mandi and guest, Joe, urge listeners to take these situations seriously. They explore the nuances of establishing a red line or boundary and what to do when this person crosses it. Insights into legal measures, self-defense tactics, and community support networks are shared to they empower individuals to proactively address and safeguard against these types of threats. Everyone deserves to live in peace and safety. Don’t settle for this type of behavior!LESSONS LEARNEDDecide on what your red line is going to be. What is your main boundary and what will you do after that is crossed?Document each incident.Get help. Don't hesitate to involve friends or neighbors or even authorities.As threat levels rise, consider legal options. Look up the stalking law in your state.Consider enrolling in a self-defense class like Krav Maga (real life street fighting) and make sure you like your instructor.Empower yourself through taking proactive steps to enhance your safety which leads to increased confidence.  Remember our goal is to escape and not have to fight! RESOURCESTo inquire about Joe’s self defense help, contact Mandi. Here is the California stalking law referenced in the episode.***Don’t forget to review the show (bottom of all episodes) - is it helpful, practical, insightful?***Book Mandi for your school, conference or workshop to share her real life story, how she healed and practical takeaways to inspire and empower your audience.Find out the top 10 things Mandi does to keep herself safe at the bottom of her website WomenAwareAndPrepared.com.You can find Mandi, on Instagram @WomenAwareAndPrepared Music by Andrea Hamilton Binley at HopefulPop.com.The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.Send me a message