It's quite ironic that Nicole Madigan and Steve met and eventually married due to the peculiar messages sent by Karissa Owens after they crossed paths at their kids' local footy match one day.

At what point does someone's contact cross the line from being inappropriate and perhaps a little awkward to becoming unlawful stalking, deemed a criminal offense? Much like domestic abuse and coercive control, the lines here can become blurred, and for those on the receiving end, understanding the psychology behind the stalker's intentions can have a devastating effect on a victim-survivor's mental, social, and financial well-being.

For over three years, Karissa tormented Nicole with unsolicited vulgar and derogatory messages. She created fake social media profiles under her alias, displayed Nicole's confidential details online, and even discovered the date, time, and venue of Nicole and Steve's wedding... now there's a guest you don't want showing up on what should be the best day of your life.

In this episode, we discuss Nicole's experience, society's attitude towards stalking, and the shortcomings of the legal system in dealing with what can escalate into an extremely dangerous and debilitating situation.

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