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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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The world is not always safe for women. There are certain experiences, worries, and concerns they face that most men don’t realize – that’s because one of these dangers is men. Running might be a stress reliever for men, but women runners have to take extra safety measures, even something as simple as going to the library can turn into a traumatic event.

Writer @johnniejae took to Twitter to share her terrifying experience as a teenager with a stalker. The encounter started innocently at the library – so innocently she had no idea what it would turn into. Scroll down to read the entire thread and why she shared it.

Multimedia journalist Johnnie Jae took to twitter to share her chilling experience with a stalker

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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At the end she explained what had prompted her to share

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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And pointed out the sad reality of violence against women

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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People in the comments thanked her for sharing her story

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According to the Center for Disease Control, in the United States, an estimated 15.2% of women (18.3 million women) have experienced stalking during their lifetimes that made them feel very fearful or made them believe that they or someone close to them would be harmed or killed. In addition, an estimated 4.2% of women (approximately 5.1 million women) were stalked in the 12 months before taking the survey. Nationally, an estimated 5.7% of men (or nearly 6.5 million) have experienced stalking victimization during their lifetimes. Among female stalking victims, an estimated 60.8% were stalked by a current or former intimate partner, nearly one-quarter (an estimated 24.9%) were stalked by an acquaintance, an estimated 16.2% were stalked by a stranger, and an estimated 6.2% were stalked by a family member.

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

Woman Shares How Relieved She Was When She Learned That Her Obsessive Stalker Died

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Sofie Tapia

Sofie Tapia is a journalism graduate from the University of Kentucky. She is now a free-spirited content creator who wanders the globe rearranging words for various outlets. She previously worked as a reporter for Lebanon Daily News and worked as an editor at both Al-Masry Al-Youm and Egypt Independent. She can be reached at Sofie@BoredPanda.com

Sofie Tapia is a journalism graduate from the University of Kentucky. She is now a free-spirited content creator who wanders the globe rearranging words for various outlets. She previously worked as a reporter for Lebanon Daily News and worked as an editor at both Al-Masry Al-Youm and Egypt Independent. She can be reached at Sofie@BoredPanda.com

What do you think ?

Ozacoter 5 years ago

She was extremly brave. You know what always makes me so angry? We are so conditionated to be blamed for this that women feel ashamed to reveal that they have been stalked, harased etc. I woul have felt the same at her age, and I wouldnt have tell my parents. Whats so wrong with our society?

52points

Belinda Matson 5 years ago

Y'day my 18yo was followed by a 40+ yo on a bicycle who at 10am in the main st. He was persistent in trying to talk to her, despite her rebuttals. He made comments abt her & her dress, waiting for her to leave a shop & keeping pace then riding in front to block her path with his bike. My daughter who ALWAYS wears 1950's dresses is buying jeans & doesn't want to go to town anymore. WTF won't they just leave females alone?

34points

Biljana Malesevic 5 years ago

For stalking teenagers and younger girls and boys, I would create special much longer jail crime punishment Even if stalker technically doesn't touch them, it will still leave mental scars on young people. Also, for all kinds of stalkings there should be jail punishment. No, even without any touching it's not "just nothing".

23points

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L McN 5 years ago

I would recommend some self defense items, they are easy to obtain and legal in most states. I myself sell them, but I am not here to advertise. A simple stun gun or pepper spray can make her a harder target, they are not perfect but far better than not being prepared.

2points

ADDYSON DAVIES 5 years ago

I’m so sorry tell your daughter be yourself and kick him in the crotch if he don’t leave u alone

0points

Kimberly Young 5 years ago

Wow. How sad is it that as I was reading this, I was actually shocked that her manager, her parents, the police, campus security, and the guy's workplace actually did everything they could to help? It shouldn't be a shock that people actually believed her and took steps to help, but unfortunately, not everyone gets that level of support.

28points

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Ozacoter 5 years ago

She was extremly brave. You know what always makes me so angry? We are so conditionated to be blamed for this that women feel ashamed to reveal that they have been stalked, harased etc. I woul have felt the same at her age, and I wouldnt have tell my parents. Whats so wrong with our society?

52points

Belinda Matson 5 years ago

Y'day my 18yo was followed by a 40+ yo on a bicycle who at 10am in the main st. He was persistent in trying to talk to her, despite her rebuttals. He made comments abt her & her dress, waiting for her to leave a shop & keeping pace then riding in front to block her path with his bike. My daughter who ALWAYS wears 1950's dresses is buying jeans & doesn't want to go to town anymore. WTF won't they just leave females alone?

34points

Biljana Malesevic 5 years ago

For stalking teenagers and younger girls and boys, I would create special much longer jail crime punishment Even if stalker technically doesn't touch them, it will still leave mental scars on young people. Also, for all kinds of stalkings there should be jail punishment. No, even without any touching it's not "just nothing".

23points

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L McN 5 years ago

I would recommend some self defense items, they are easy to obtain and legal in most states. I myself sell them, but I am not here to advertise. A simple stun gun or pepper spray can make her a harder target, they are not perfect but far better than not being prepared.

2points

ADDYSON DAVIES 5 years ago

I’m so sorry tell your daughter be yourself and kick him in the crotch if he don’t leave u alone

0points

Kimberly Young 5 years ago

Wow. How sad is it that as I was reading this, I was actually shocked that her manager, her parents, the police, campus security, and the guy's workplace actually did everything they could to help? It shouldn't be a shock that people actually believed her and took steps to help, but unfortunately, not everyone gets that level of support.

28points

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