Update on "Feeling Petrified" - Plz Read

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Registered: 09-08-2006
Update on "Feeling Petrified" - Plz Read
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Thu, 12-28-2006 - 10:40am

Hi all,

I wanted to thank and update you all on my situation, and I also am feeling bad about something having to do with this, so I wanted to ask your advice really quickly...

He called me at work after I posted that post yesterday. He attempted to talk to me about the texts that I received at 1am that previous morning. I was very nervous and a little scared and didnt know what he was going to say, plus I was uncomfortable discussing anything at work with my co-worker sitting directly behind me, so I cut him off and said "I dont want to talk to you" and I hung up the phone. He didnt try to call me back at work, however, when I got home and checked my voicemail on my cell I saw that there was a message from him saying (in a condescending voice) things along the lines of I had no right to accuse him of sending me those texts (even though they happen to be from his area code), and that I seem to like to accuse people of things and that I should seek help for that, and that I should know what usually happens next when someone gets accused, the other person will say they dont want to talk to them anymore, and that I am not a rational person, and that if it makes me feel "all big and better" to be the one to say I dont want to talk to him anymore, than fine, but he wasnt planning on speaking to me anymore once I accused me of sending me those texts, have a nice life sweetie"

Then I called my phone company and made it so that I cannot send or receive anymore texts. He did not call me last night or try to contact me, but I did check my email this morning (aol) and there was something from him that said "hi" in the subject header. I had sent him an ecard for something a few days ago, before all this happened, and at 3pm yesterday (after he had left me that voice message saying we would never be conversing again), he left me an email that said "thank you for the card, that was very sweet of you". I never got notification that it had been opened (the company sends notification). This is weird. All of it is weird. But here's where I need your opinions:

I'm wondering if it is possible that any of my behaviors could've caused him to not want to have anything to do with me. I mean all of that previous stuff with me sending him lots of texts and voicemails etc. What i'm saying is I hope this isnt all my fault. I feel like what if maybe he really was a nice guy and I ruined something? Or does he sound like a creep regardless? I mean, he did seem very mysterious. Plus the fact that him knowing what I was doing online etc before we even had this problem means he was tracking me before any of this happened, and that's wrong. Also, he did do a couple of very mean spirited things. I do believe that those text messages containing the rejection hotline thing were a mean joke from him and a friend, and he did one time send me a text accusing ME of being a stalker, then immediately leaving a VM on my work phone telling me to disregard it, that it was a joke. I dont know. What do you all think? How do you all perceive this guy?? I dont know anymore.

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Registered: 11-29-2006

Hi, I posted a note to you on your original post, but will repost that here for your convenience. While we're very happy you have come here for support, we really believe should seek some help in real life. It sounds like you're in a very dangerous situation that could escalate rapidly if not handled properly. PLEASE call 911 to report the stalker to your local police so they can take action and take that action NOW.


Here's some information on stalking from the US Dept. of Justice that may help you, too,

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Registered: 08-04-2003
Hon, he IS a creep. Those kinds of 'jokes' are not jokes. He's manipulating your feelings so you will feel guilty, so you will be off guard, so you won't do anything about what he's done. PROTECT YOURSELF.


Carrie

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Registered: 11-29-2006

You should also set your internet browser's security level to

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Registered: 01-22-2004
Don't for a minute think it's your fault! He is manipulating you. I am glad you got rid of texting and I hope that you will cut off all contact with him. Contacting him is probably adding fuel to the fire, making him think that you are second-guessing everything, and giving him ammunition to contact you. Please be safe!!!