Just want some Advice please
A man I briefly knew (we weren’t in a proper relationship) is now implying I did something to him sexually. It was actually a consensual act that he requested and pushed for. I have messages showing it was his idea, but now I’ve heard he’s twisting it and telling people I forced him.
I’ve not contacted him since July 2024 when I messaged him once asking him to stop slandering me or I’d report him. He told me I was paranoid, denied living nearby, then blocked me. Since early 2025, I’ve experienced weird setups, neighbours being cold, and what feels like a smear campaign.
His family live close by. I’m a single mum and housebound most days due to anxiety. I don’t want police coming to my house unless absolutely necessary, especially because I live with a vulnerable child. But I’m scared — if he reports something false, will I have a chance to show my side first?
I did email the police a while ago as a kind of preemptive report just in case, but I never got a reply.
What can I do now to protect myself? I’ve never had issues with the law and I feel really alone.