The Resentful Stalker

The Resentful Stalker

From Illuminating Hope by Hope House, Inc

January 23, 2026 · 5 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode explores resentful stalking, its motivations, and the impact on victims, emphasizing the importance of survivor awareness and safety planning.

Episode 2: The Resentful Stalker Resentful stalking is driven by anger, perceived injustice, and a desire for revenge. In this episode, we explore how individuals who believe they have been mistreated or humiliated may use stalking as a way to “even the score.” Unlike rejected stalking, victims are often strangers or acquaintances rather than former partners. We discuss how resentful stalkers frequently present themselves as the true victim and justify their behavior as retaliation or self-defense, even when it causes fear and harm. This episode helps listeners recognize how resentment can escalate into control, why fear becomes a source of power for the stalker, and why feeling wronged never justifies abuse. This episode supports survivor awareness and safety planning. Stalking is never justified and is never the survivor’s fault. 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 Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline…

People in this episode

Host: Tina Johnson

Topics covered

  • resentful stalking
  • victimization
  • control and power dynamics
  • survivor awareness
  • safety planning

Keywords

  • resentful stalking
  • victims
  • abuse justification
  • fear and power
  • safety planning

Mentioned in this episode

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

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