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Alicia Dara's avatar

Thanks for being my guest, Thea! Loved chatting with you about your work history and how you created Herizon, and learning about your favorite Power Songs :) Looking forward to our next collab!

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Thea Wood's avatar

Me, too!

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Thea Wood's avatar

I had a groupie about 5-6 years ago. He sent me flowers, and scenes of fireplaces and candlelit dinner tables via social media. He lived in AZ, when I was still in Texas. If his photo and info were correct, he looked about half my age. His DM's were not aggressive, but instead like a high schooler trying to ask out a girl he had a crush on. After a few weeks of this, I finally wrote to him and said something along the lines of "You seem like a nice guy who is young and has a lot going for him. I'm an older married woman in another state-- don't waste your time on me. Spend it finding the right person." He never wrote me again.

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Michael K. Fell's avatar

Thank you for sharing this information, Thea. While 'Baby Reindeer' made for great television, it was also dark and emotionally uncomfortable. As a father who had to help his daughter move out of an emotionally abusive relationship, guide and navigate various difficult situations that ended with needing to threaten a restraining order, your post touches a nerve and cuts deep. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this subject with us.

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Thea Wood's avatar

I am so sorry to hear about out your daughter and am glad she is safe. You’re a good father and she’s lucky to have someone who could help her. So many people have no one to turn to. It is, indeed, dark and disturbing. Sending light and peace to both of you!

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Christy's avatar

Interesting facts on stalkers, and the differences between the various kinds. Over my lifetime I have had 2 stalkers (both when I was under 35 yrs old). One of them was a little scary, following me in a car and I drove right into the Police Department before he realized where he was! I consider myself lucky.

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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Well! That was horrifying. I can’t imagine the nightmarish life would be.

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Thea Wood's avatar

The fact that Swift has so many stalkers that they have facial recognition at every entrance of her shows is shocking.

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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Her life must be constantly on edge. I would never want to be in the spotlight.

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Thea Wood's avatar

The sad part is everyone expects the celeb to quit or just grin and bear it if they don’t like it. WTF? Let’s go after the people breaking the law so artists can do their jobs without fear of getting shot, stabbed or castrated!

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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

You wrote a must needed article in a resonating way. Thank you, Thea.

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Thea Wood's avatar

And thank you!

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