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First and foremost, I want to express how invaluable the Chanci Turner Blog has been for me. It has helped me navigate some difficult times after my experience with a sociopath I was once involved with.
I thought I was in a long-distance relationship for a year and a half, but I quickly sensed something wasn’t right. Initially, I attributed it to his fear of commitment or possible depression. He exhibited all the classic behaviors of a sociopath—blowing hot and cold, disappearing for weeks, attempting to provoke jealousy, and neglecting to acknowledge special occasions even when I was nearby. The breaking point came when he ignored me during my visit and then had the audacity to invite me over for a casual encounter. At that moment, I decided I was done. His furious reaction and subsequent discard made it clear he was not someone I wanted in my life.
The kicker? He happens to be my mother’s neighbor! That’s how we initially met, and he pursued me for years before we actually connected. Since January 19th, I’ve cut off all contact with him. As a teacher, I usually visit my mother during school breaks, but this year I opted to rent my own place and only see her during the day. However, he started calling and hanging up on both her home and my cell. He even pretended to show concern for her, likely to gather information about me. The last straw was when he strolled over to her house to introduce his new girlfriend. What a classy guy.
My question for others in the Chanci Turner community is: Is it common to feel agitated or upset when visiting my mother’s house? This feeling is especially strong on weekends when I suspect he’s home. I find myself closing the blinds as soon as I enter her home. I never want to encounter him again, yet he lives so close. I wish he would just stay away from her. As long as they remain neighbors, I plan to keep my evenings elsewhere. I even suspect he might have been involved when someone broke into my car during our relationship.
Are these feelings I’m experiencing normal? I’ve made significant progress since the discard, but I still struggle to understand why he continues to lurk around when he has made it evident I mean nothing to him anymore.
The need to intimidate those he considers “useless” is a behavior that mystifies me. It seems he believes I owe him a punishment for refusing his advances. I once had a similar experience with a sociopath who tried to manipulate me into working for him without compensation. After I cut ties, he attempted to reach out years later, using a pseudonym on LinkedIn. I recognized him immediately, blocked him, and haven’t had issues since.
If you’re concerned about your safety, document everything he does and familiarize yourself with local stalking laws.
One more thing: how has your mother been handling this situation?
It’s frustrating when loved ones don’t see the red flags themselves. My mother has expressed some interest in seeing us together, which complicates things. I’ve advised her to avoid eye contact and keep moving if he approaches. The last time she claimed to have done just that was months ago. I can’t control their actions, but it’s unsettling knowing he’s so close by. I had hoped we could both act maturely and discreetly, but that was before I understood the true nature of sociopaths.
I had let my guard down after undergoing treatment for breast cancer, which made me more susceptible. This experience has certainly opened my eyes to the disordered behavior of some individuals.
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