hi, I have had an extremely violent stalker for the past 13 years who raped & tried to kill me when I was a minor. The police make fun of me, it's infuriating to say the least. My stalker smiles in his mugshots for breaking & entering so to me it is only a matter of time when not if he tries to kill me again.
Anyway, I always thought my building was safe but lately (last 2 weeks) there have been breaks in next door on either side AND in my building (first floor). I intentionally live on the 5th floor but right next to the fire escape & keep my windows shut for that reason, but sometimes need the air flow & will open a far window. I know SWAT teams/psychos can scale anything so I'm planning on adding to my supplies.
Have: - pepper spray - personal alarm - keep phone charged, wear shoes I can run in when leave apartment - dog whistle - seatbelt cutter/glass breaker - I use fake names on deliveries, etc - confidential address
Adding: - taser baton - taser -- I want the kind that shoot - non lethal carbon weapon (my guy friend who hunts recommended this, initially I was offended lol but it will take a couple years to get a conceal carry permit in LA).
Not worried about my front door (sturdy electronic lock plus I roll my heavy trash can in front at night for peace of mind + so I'd hear if someone broke in) or bathroom (walled off, goes to a concrete shute). I definitely feel afraid walking around my building - ONLY during daylight hours, I don't have a death wish.
Tried to tell my assistant building manager what was happening but she ignored me. Was planning on giving photos & descriptions to the building manager ASAP.
I don't want to hear the self defense rants, just looking for concrete advice. Trust me I've heard it all & this sums up my thoughts on the matter https://www.genesisshelter.org/why-we-dont-teach-self-defense/ I am taking up boxing!! My physical health is not great so I resent not being allowed to be a disabled woman. But doing my best.
Submitted March 03, 2025 at 12:59AM by Witty-Individual-229 https://ift.tt/I7UHd2C
