The article narrates a troubling childhood experience of the author who lived in a seemingly idyllic neighborhood that turned into a nightmare due to a stalker neighbor. Beginning with a property dispute over a fence, the tension escalated into acts of vandalism, harassment, and psychological intimidation. The author describes the constant fear and anxiety stemming from the neighbor's aggressive behavior, which included surveillance and rude verbal attacks. This experience marked the author's teenage years, impacting their mental health and perception of safety.
I spent my entire teenage years at war. Not a real war, but a psychological war, followed by a legal one. It did not have a happy ending.
The ambiguity did not last. My neighbor started watching us. We had big windows in the back of the house, and after dark, we could see the red cherry of his cigarette as he sat in his truck and stared.
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