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Soft - and sneaky - zilla

612 replies

Unreasonableunreasonableness · 22/06/2018 16:17

So at group today she tried to do the same as last week. As soon as party mum lived away from me there she was. This week tho we'd decided that party mum would just come back to me when she wanted (and group leader was waiting to ask her to leave if she followed). Whenever she was with me softzilla stayed away, but as soon as she left my side there she'd be. Softzilla left early as has become normal.
Unfortunately the group is a church group. Tho group leader runs the group technically the vicar oversees. And he had said that until softzilla does something wrong AT GROUP he doesn't want them to get involved.
However, in a possibly slightly more sinister turn, me and party mum decided to go Aldi on the way home. It could be a coincidence but when we turned an aisle there was softzilla. Every time we turned an aisle. When we went to the tills she joined the line next to us. And when we got out she'd parked right next to my car too. She didn't acknowledge us but was just there. It could be a coincidence but she has been VERY vocal in the past about not shopping there (wouldn't ever fed her DC cheap food! She'd only feed them quality.)
I know it seems like nothing but I'm glad party mum was there and feel like I'll be looking over my shoulder again. Police? Or still too minor? She didn't approach and it could have been a coincidence.

OP posts:
AnneProtheroe · 22/06/2018 20:25

I am on year 4 of being stalked and harassed. Obviously can't say anything about it on here

So it's not a good idea to talk about a specific stalker on mumsnet/social media? But... but... I thought op said the police said it was ok for @unreasonableunreasonableness to keep these threads going? Why one rule for one and different rules for others? 🤯

Baffled 🤔

Larrythecat · 22/06/2018 20:30

Anne, as I understand, it's only an issue once solicitors are involved / it goes to court, at which time you are advised not to discuss it publicly. So far, the police are only keeping a record and have talked to her. (Might be wrong)

KateGrey · 22/06/2018 20:31

So sorry this is still happening. Document everything. Times and dates as she’s using what some might say as a minior coincidences as a means of stalking you. When they might seem innocent within the bigger picture they’re not. You’ve done the right thing calling the police again.

LongSummerDays · 22/06/2018 20:32

Scary chain of events. Confused

alfagirl73 · 22/06/2018 20:32

This is classic stalking behaviour - a clever stalker will do seemingly "normal" things that appear perfectly innocent but you know they are not. They will push the boundaries as far as they possibly can to intimidate and to advance their stalking behaviour but while looking as though they are doing nothing wrong.

Those who are writing this off as nothing - with respect - unless you've been the victim of a real stalker, you have no idea! It becomes so draining... makes you question yourself constantly... it's horrible. People these days throw the word "stalker" around like a joke - but the reality of true stalking is very sinister and just awful for the victim.

The people who have said to document everything are correct. No matter how small it may seem - document it - it helps to build a picture that can be used later.

The idea of her following you in her car gives me chills - reminds me of my stalker. I still can't see the same make of car they used many years later without getting chills.

ohtheholidays · 22/06/2018 20:39

I'm so sorry she hasn't stopped all this nonsense yet OP.

Please don't stop going to your groups and seeing your friends unless that's something you want to do,you have done nothing wrong and all of your friends know that and so do the Police.

I've been stalked twice when I was younger and it was awful but it wasn't criminal behaviour back then just remember you have the law on your side.

crispysausagerolls · 22/06/2018 20:44

When she was coming over to you at group every time PM left, what was she doing/saying?

GrumbleBumble · 22/06/2018 20:49

crispy she wasn't approaching the OP she was approaching PM (party mum).

Lizzie48 · 22/06/2018 20:56

The fact that Softzilla's car was parked next to the OP's is definitely not a coincidence, she obviously followed her there. I hope that means there's going to be an end to posters saying it's nothing.

I hope you're okay, @Unreasonableunreasonableness

WhiteWalkerWife · 22/06/2018 21:03

Keep logging and reporting. She sounds like a real unflushable.

crispysausagerolls · 22/06/2018 21:04

GrumbleBumble

Ahhh ok, thank you!

Babybearsporij · 22/06/2018 21:08

WTH... I've been following these threads but not commented yet. I'm now moved to comment. She's fucking nutter. Agree with the other posters, keep a log, take photos (or get someone else to) and keep giving the evidence to the police. It's scary.

Pippylou · 22/06/2018 21:15

I'm of the same opinion as above...

Very scary.

DSHathawayGivesMeFannyGallops · 22/06/2018 22:09

I have followed but not posted before. Please log this. If you're unsure whether someone's behaviour could be considered stalking or what you could do about it, check out Paladin. They are an anti stalking charity.

This isn't yours or PMs fault. SZ appears to have a very distorted view of the world.

notapizzaeater · 22/06/2018 22:09

She's unhinged ....

Unreasonableunreasonableness · 22/06/2018 22:23

Thank goodness you don't all think I'm being paranoid!

OP posts:
MadRainbow · 22/06/2018 22:30

Your last comment has cajoled me Unreasonable No you are not being paranoid!

You have done so well, I have lurked through this whole saga and you have been so strong. Keep trusting your instincts. I'm so sorry for you having to go through this.

QuoadUltra · 22/06/2018 22:38

Oh God, I really don’t think you are being paranoid.

I think she is doing what she can to control your emotions and exercise power over you.

SoftZILLA · 22/06/2018 22:47

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DPotter · 22/06/2018 22:56

Really SoftZilla

That's out of order on so many levels

yogaginrepeat · 22/06/2018 22:56

Reported. Vile.

MadRainbow · 22/06/2018 22:59

Wow I can believe anyone would stoop to that level :(

MyOtherProfile · 22/06/2018 23:00

Yes SOFT, the police just sit around checking stores' cctv on the off chance they will find some crime.

Lizzie48 · 22/06/2018 23:00

I've reported that post as well, despicable. Angry

zzzzz · 22/06/2018 23:00

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