Bipolar Mum Journey

With stalking making headlines lately, I thought it would be a good time to share some thoughts on the topic. It’s a serious issue that affects many people, and yet it’s often downplayed or misunderstood. Whether it’s an ex-partner, former friend, or even a stranger, the impact of stalking is harmful and invasive, and it’s something that needs more attention and awareness.

I can’t understand what goes through some people’s minds. When a relationship ends, whether romantic or platonic, what makes them think it’s okay to start stalking you? It’s disturbing to see people creating new accounts to follow you after being blocked or getting their family members involved to keep tabs on you, or cause you hell without getting caught.

When someone says the relationship is over, that should be enough. There’s no reason to contact their family members or damage their children’s well-being out of spite. It’s toxic behaviour, plain and simple. Exes and former friends lurking on your social media just to spy on you is a sign of obsession, not closure. These people aren’t respecting boundaries, and they’re definitely not respecting your space. 

Ending a relationship should mean just that…Cutting ties, not clinging to the old.

When someone ends a relationship romantic or platonic respect their boundaries and let it go. Stalking or obsessing over them only makes you look unhinged. Move on with your life, it’s the healthiest thing you can do.