In the tv series Baby Reindeer depicting the real-life drama of Richard Gadd, a comedian who was stalked over years, he says: “I just gave her a cup of tea.”

Stalking is not reserved only for celebrities, company directors or politicians. Before Baby Reindeer became a hit, it was difficult to comprehend how a normal person’s life could be turned into a living hell by a stalker, unless you have been the victim of a stalker as well.

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