The Rejected Stalker

The Rejected Stalker

From Illuminating Hope by Hope House, Inc

January 15, 2026 · 7 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

About this episode

This episode explores the phenomenon of rejected stalking and its impact on survivors.

Episode 1: The Rejected Stalker Rejected stalking often occurs after the end of a close relationship and is one of the most common and misunderstood forms of stalking. In this episode, we explore how stalking can emerge when a former partner, family member, or close acquaintance refuses to accept separation or rejection. Listeners will learn how rejected stalking is driven by attempts to regain control either through reconciliation, retaliation, or emotional manipulation and why this behavior can feel confusing and unpredictable for survivors. We discuss the push–pull dynamic that often alternates between affection and anger, and why continued contact after boundaries are set is never about love. This episode is designed to help survivors and communities recognize early warning signs, trust their instincts, and understand that rejection never causes abuse. Stalking is a choice and responsibility always lies with the person engaging in the behavior. Stalking Risk Profile. (n.d.). Types of stalking . https://www.stalkingriskprofile.com/what-is-stalking/types-of-stalking Host: Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1 . For information about our services and how…

People in this episode

Host: Tina Johnson

Topics covered

  • rejected stalking
  • relationship dynamics
  • survivor support
  • emotional manipulation
  • warning signs

Keywords

  • stalking
  • rejection
  • abuse
  • control
  • survivors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope House, Inc, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Stalking Risk Profile

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