Post Separation Abuse: Stalking & Harassment
When your narcissistic ex bombards you with messages, you may feel powerless to the fear and frustration.
One of the most terrifying and frustrating forms of post separation abuse is stalking and harassment. It is pervasive and often goes right up to the line without crossing over which creates obstacles for victims when it comes to getting help from law-enforcement or the court system.
High conflict and narcissistic individuals often use every means available to them to induce fear in the victim.
The narcissist:
• Bombards the healthy parent with an overwhelming number of emails, phone calls, and manipulative, threatening, and abusive messages
• Monitors whereabouts, social interactions, social media, etc. via devices, online communications tools, or spyware
• Terrorizes and intimidates safe parent with threats without rising to the level of involving law enforcement
When Law Enforcement Doesn’t Recognize the Abuse
Because many abusers are able to keep the stalking and harassment from crossing the line where law enforcement would get involved, many victims feel stuck.
It’s important to know that there are strategies to navigate this form of abuse. Proactively working toward safety from harassment and stalking often requires specialized support.
If you are in danger, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).
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