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ORIGINAL: SusanofO This happened to me last Spring, and the police didn't "Out" me. It wasn't a cyber-stalker, it was a real-time stalker (kinda - he wasn't violent, but a weirdo who kept following me and leavng notes at my house, parking on my street and waiting for me, etc.). I had to explain what was happening, and they said they'd try to help. Then the police followed me to a bdsm "play house" where I'd initially met my stalker, to see if he was there. They didn't see him there, but he gradually gave it up - I made it very clear I was not interested, more than a few times. Of course, I don't live with my parents, either. I know it can be scary. I vote for telling the police, maybe talk to some one in the sex crimes unit? Tell them you don't want your parents to know how he found you - there really isn't a reason they need to know that (your parents). The police are not going to "Out" you, unless there is a specific reason for them to have to do it! You can out him and yourself, IF you take him to court - and it might be worth it (depends). If he has any brains, he'll stop when-if the police tell him to stop. If you tell them what is happening. Good luck. - Susan One of my biggest gripes on these boards is people without experience on a subject yelling authoritatively over the voice of people that have experience. Susan definitely has experience on this subject, and I would be inclined to take her advice over that of someone that has chosen from apparent obstinance to yell louder. Stalker characteristics include being vengeful., having drastic mood swings, and violent behavior. Does it really sound like a good idea to risk making this person think that you are toying with them? Going to the police might be embarrassing, but hadn't you rather be embarrassed and alive rather than smugly confident that reverse psychology is a good idea and carved up like a Thanksgiving turkey? Thank you, Susan, for sharing your experience and knowledge of this matter with people that may benefit from it.
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