Q: If someone is texting me horrible things. Texting my family these horrible things on Facebook.?what To do to stop this
The lady watches my dogs and texting me . Turbotaxes and colonial comes the names tell me a drug addict because I take norcos to my back is messed up they're going to do surgery and I don't take him other than the prescription that's why she's calling me a drug addict and other things too horrible things and then threaded me that she was going to contact my family what she did do and I probably will never be able to talk to them again because I did do bad things when years ago but not now but they related to them it's a really touchy subject so her doing that knowing that she put through me under the bus for something I didn't do now to relate it to the past . So her texting my family and she shouldn't I do owe her money but I told her I'd pay her on Monday and she doesn't believe me because I said that she's before anyway I don't know what to do help mes
A:
I'm so sorry you're going through this incredibly stressful and hurtful situation. What this person is doing by harassing you and contacting your family with false accusations is not okay. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Document everything - Save all the threatening and harassing messages she has sent you and your family. Take screenshots if possible. This evidence may be needed if you decide to take legal action.
2. Block her on your phone, social media, and any other means of contact. You do not need to subject yourself to further abuse.
3. If she continues to harass you after being blocked, consider filing a police report for harassment and defamation of character. Share the evidence you've collected. A restraining order may be an option.
4. Reach out to your family, explain the situation and that her accusations are false. Apologize for your past actions but make it clear you've changed. Ask them to block her as well.
5. If you owe her money as you mentioned, pay her what is owed as soon as you can so she no longer has any reason to contact you. Only communicate about the money you owe, don't engage on other topics.
6. Prioritize your mental health during this ordeal. Lean on trusted friends for support. Consider counseling to work through this traumatic situation and the stress it has caused.
7. If the harassment escalates to threats of violence or you fear for your safety, get the police involved immediately.
Remember, you do not deserve this abusive treatment no matter what mistakes you made in the past. Please stay safe and don't hesitate to get help putting an end to her bullying and intimidation. Wishing you all the best.
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