The Waiting

The waiting is almost as bad and the enduring... Waiting for the police to wrap up this case and throw this guy in jail is tiring and my patience is thin as usual. I just want to get the call saying that he is behind bars so I can press charges.

I know that pressing charges will simply be the beginning of another phase of this ordeal but as each act comes to a close, I feel like it's closer to over. I also know, for the record, that OVER is a relative term.

But for now, I wait. I get a little sleep and I go about my days as usual. And I wait.

The Key to Case Resolution

The key to solving your stalking case is PERSISTENCE. Your involvement is the only thing that guarantees movement, activity and eventually resolution.

If that means you have to call the detective assigned to your case once a week, like I did, then do it. Call for updates but don't complain. Offer any new information but resist the urge to play the role of investigator. Keep the calls short but consistent. And always ask if there's anything else you can do to keep things moving. It lets the authorities know that you are serious about your case and reinforces your concerns and maybe how fearful you are. And they will follow suit. 

Don't sit back & wait in fear. Pick up the key to resolving your case and use it. Often. And soon, the door to your freedom will open up again.

2 weeks

Two call-less weeks have passed. 14 days without the phone ringing in the middle of the night. 336 hours free of any known contact with the stalker.

Is he still watching? Perhaps. Is there a chance he is still lurking around the corner. Of course. Anything's possible

But as of July 4th, 2008, the calls have stopped. And in just a little while, the lurking and watching will stop as well.