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Stories of the Stalked

By: Lily Baldwin
Narrated by: Lily Baldwin
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  • Summary

  • Please note: this series contains adult themes, strong language and scenes which some people may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.

    One woman’s fiercely vivid account of being stalked, an 'invisible violence' that poisons her life.

    When X sees Lily on stage, he begins an imaginary affair of 13 years, and counting. He’s crossed oceans, posed as her colleague. He even bought a suit for their 'wedding'. But they’ve never met.

    Dancer and film-maker Lily Baldwin takes us into her world – the insidious fear, legal challenges, survival techniques. This series asks what’s at stake when we’re seen.

    We want followers but we don’t want to be followed. And, without obvious blood, how can we measure this invisible violence?

    A Ventureland production for Audible Originals.

    Useful resources if you or a friend/family member is being stalked:

    If you are in immediate danger or fear a threat of harm, call your national police emergency number.

    Lily advises: 'We started STOP STALKING US because there was not enough guidance on where and how to get help. This is what we want to change. While that change is happening, we are sharing the best advice available from experts, while acknowledging that not all options are available to everyone in an equitable way. This needs to change, too.

    If you are being stalked, we recommend you begin talking with law enforcement to create a log of evidence. Stalking laws and definitions differ from country to country and state to state, so local law enforcement can help you determine your next steps. For statistics to be accurate, we need stalking to be reported.

    We’re sharing below helpful resources for some regions with programs in operation.'

    GLOBAL:

    Stalking Risk Profile: Information about stalking laws and resources by country

    http://www.stalkingriskprofile.com/what-is-stalking/stalking-legislation/international-legislation

    Stop Stalkerware: Information about preventing digital spying or monitoring by country

    https://stopstalkerware.org/resources/

    US:

    Stop Stalking Us: Lily Baldwin’s non-profit that uses stories to galvanize societal and legal change https://www.stopstalkingus.com

    WomensLaw.org: Breaks down laws, organizations, and resources by state for violent behavior including stalking https://www.womenslaw.org/

    SPARC: Provides education and resources about the crime of stalking https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime: Designed for professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to stalking https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/about-us/

    Tribal Law & Policy Institute: A database of resources specifically for the Indigenous/American Indian/Alaska Native populations https://www.home.tlpi.org/

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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
    Mar 17 2022

    X spots Lily for the first time. Although she’s blissfully unaware of the danger to come, life as she knows it will never be the same again.

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    33 mins
  • Ep 2: Cold Pursuit
    Mar 17 2022

    Bombarded by messages and packages from a mystery man who saw her dance on tour, Lily realises that her fan has become foe. And a threat to her livelihood, love, and life.

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    35 mins
  • Ep 3: Anatomy of Fear
    Mar 17 2022

    X’s threat level increases, forcing Lily to seek out legal protection while fighting to maintain control of her mind and body.

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    44 mins

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Must listen true story!!

This was a super interesting podcast. I really like how it's a mix of 1st hand narration and interviews. I want to replay it and make sure I didn't miss anything.

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Listen today

I put this one off thinking it would be multiple stories and hopelessness. It’s beautifully written, performed, has great sound effects to keep you pulled in. A story of falling apart and building back up with a level of strength we won’t ever experience. I couldn’t stop listening once I started it.

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ntense. Emotional. Poetic and Raw

Lily is an extraordinary storyteller. She masterfully sucks you into her deeply personal experience of being stalked with acoustically rich cinematic arcs and texture. So artfully crafted I found myself visualizing her world as if I were dreaming it, FEELING it as if I was living it. The immersive audioscape is so well done, I often turned my head to see here the voices or crow caws or horn honks were coming from. Such an important piece of work and hopefully incredibly cathartic to its creator.

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True fear/control, true to ourselves, then we win

Fantastic read! This is a true to life story for many of us. words are shared, but their is so much is underneath. Keep this in mind as you listen. This unwanted Attention , this life intrusion a fearful life situation.It changes us from free, fun loving to captured by this unstable person. I always wanted to change places, me as the stalker teaching lessons. let them feel the fear like we did. My hat goes off to us strong women who come out of this stronger than ever!!! Abuse is also included in this podcast. waiting for Lily to combine stories of what we experienced, a book is in the future.

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Good Listen

I "enjoyed" listening to this. It was sometimes difficult, because I've been stalked in the past. This why "enjoyed" is in quotes. It's a fascinating tale that makes me feel that all males should listen to it. Though I'd worry that they'd learn more ways to torture women and girls, it might reach some who have these tendencies to get help. On another note, I don't like that stalkers and abusers still have more rights than those whom they victimize. Let's hope that this changes...and soon!

There is no "peace" after such experiences, either. The honesty expressed here is gut wrenching, yet way too familiar.

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okay

the narration of the story was told good but the tone was just a little over the top sometimes. the author made is seem like it was an inconvenience of her to write this story for us (readers/listeners) at times. but overall, I still stayed on and listened to the end. Hopefully the stalker will find better things to do.

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Terrifyingly raw

I am so glad I listened to this podcast. I have a whole other level of compassion for people who deal with this type of terror. Lily does an impeccable job of bringing us into that world and the fear and hyper vigilance is palpable. She brings up good questions regarding invisible violence, visibility in performance and social platform exposure, and the validation of fear. The paradoxes are everywhere from her performances on stage to her disguised invisibility in her everyday life. But, what sticks with me more than anything was the unwanted intimacy she felt herself fall into as a form of survival. She had to think like him, get to know how he works, predict where he will be all while he is consuming every bit of information he can find on her. The powerful transformation of Lily from the hunted to the hunter is why this is a hero’s journey. She’s raw and strong and determined to bring awareness to an isolated circle of hell and she is worth protecting.

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Good story, not my favorite delivery

The story need to be told. Just a bit too artsy for my taste. Nothing necessarily wrong with it. If you like artsy and detailed stage setting, you’ll probably like it.

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finished in one evening

an emotional rollercoaster. expert interviews. LB has a great voice. find healing and purpose.

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Amazing

Love that it was dramatized and music add a next level. Amazing information and well played. Really enjoyed

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