truth seeker
The Living Force
Lots of good replies here and I definitely agree with reporting this person to the police. I think this helps at least in a couple of ways:
First, it keeps a record of this person so that anyone else who goes through this (and I doubt you're the first person he's done this to because he seems to feel comfortable doing it) has a better chance of him being arrested. So you're not just doing it for yourself, but for all others that may (or probably) come after you.
Second, taking an action - being your own advocate - lessens the sense of helplessness and the chance that you go through life viewing yourself as a victim. In my opinion, you're not. People like that want you to believe that you are so that you act in ways that ensure they're in control. They want you to feel you have no choice when you do.
As you become more comfortable in standing up for yourself in ways that are appropriate and work for you, I think you may feel a little less fearful because you'll have the necessary tools to do so.
So while it may not be symbolic in the sense that you meant, perhaps you can view this as an opportunity to become an advocate for yourself and perhaps others in the future.
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better and took some action against this person!
First, it keeps a record of this person so that anyone else who goes through this (and I doubt you're the first person he's done this to because he seems to feel comfortable doing it) has a better chance of him being arrested. So you're not just doing it for yourself, but for all others that may (or probably) come after you.
Second, taking an action - being your own advocate - lessens the sense of helplessness and the chance that you go through life viewing yourself as a victim. In my opinion, you're not. People like that want you to believe that you are so that you act in ways that ensure they're in control. They want you to feel you have no choice when you do.
As you become more comfortable in standing up for yourself in ways that are appropriate and work for you, I think you may feel a little less fearful because you'll have the necessary tools to do so.
So while it may not be symbolic in the sense that you meant, perhaps you can view this as an opportunity to become an advocate for yourself and perhaps others in the future.
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better and took some action against this person!
