Happy Weekend :))

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This has been the first week in months that I've only written one post... So much and nothing much has been going on at the same time, I don't know how that's possible. But life has me strangely, beautifully overwhelmed. I'm taking a bit of a bloggy sabbatical, my laptop isn't my best friend these days. Rest assured, I will be back after I've rested out my restlessness.

xo

The 'Somewhat Daily' Diary - Stalker Situation

After reading of a recent news about Madonna being 'distressed' by her Stalker, Aneeta, my co-host on City FM89 and I decided to do a show on the topic just to create awareness regarding this problem. Here are the basics everyone should know:

BY DEFINITION

Stalking is defined as a constellation of behaviours in which an individual inflicts upon another repeated unwanted intrusions and communications (Mullen, 1999).

Intrusions include making approaches, maintaining surveillance and gathering information.

Communication can be by telephone, letters, cards, faxes, internet, graffiti, gifts, or ordering goods and services on the victim's behalf.

BY PROFILE

Nearly 90% of stalkers are male. Most stalkers know their victims (75% of whom are female); 60% are current or former intimate partners. Male victims tend to be stalked by strangers and acquaintances rather than intimates. Most stalkers are late teens to middle-aged. Most have above-average intelligence. They come from every socio-economic background. Many stalkers are anti-social, manipulative, deceptive, obsessive-compulsive, and have a history of failed relationships