What do I do in this situation?
I just discovered that my ex is being harassed by someone using my name and possibly image. Most likely using social media. My ex and I had a good relationship. There was an age difference and I was hesitant to start a relationship with her. She was the one who made the move. And I started to fall for her. I did learn about her genuinely and we met at work during the pandemic. Her 21 and I 29 at the time. Please I am aware of the difference so I was really hesitant. We started off as friends and we grew closer. We eventually started dating. But after a year and 9 months she dumped me. Life got more difficult. She was working 2 jobs and was going to school with some family issues. And I was dealing with depression and not doing right by myself and working a job that made it worse. I wasn’t making the best decisions.
Ultimately she was so burnt out from life that she was the strong one and ended the relationship. I respect her decision and admire her strength to this day. It was really hard since I saw myself marrying her and being a good man for her. But I wasn’t being a good man to myself. We ended amicably and I truly wish for her success and happiness even if isn’t with me. But I won’t lie a small part still had hope. We genuinely did love each other. But recently I discovered that my sister in law was contacted by her tell her that I have been harassing her and her friends and a cousin in a different country. This came as a shock since I went no contact with her shortly after she ended the relationship. I unfollowed her on instagram for my mental wellbeing. Also my therapist advised me to. After the break up I went to the gym and went to therapy to help heal myself. I discovered some insecurities and traumas. And with the help of friends and family I healed. I moved to L.A. from NY to get a fresh start. I left my job that I felt trapped in and went back to school. And meeting so many good people. I work with sick people and it’s helped me strengthen my empathy.
I truly healed and evolved to be a good man and keep doing the work to be a good man for myself and someone. So to hear that she’s being abused by someone using my name breaks my heart all over again. I don’t have her number or any way of contacting her. But I believe I shouldn’t do anything since I believe it’ll make things worse. I don’t know how long it’s been going on. It sounds like it’s only been recently. I don’t know if it’s an old friend of hers or someone who knows her and wants revenge. I don’t know. She has been through so much and it hurts so much knowing I can’t do anything. It’s been close to two years since I last saw her and I did lover her dearly and part of me still does. According to my sister in law she texted that if I don’t stop she will go to the authorities. I have been living in L.A. for almost 4 months. And I’ve had no contact. I can prove it my innocence. This sounds like it’s been happening for maybe 2 weeks as of now. My sister told me to not do anything and let it sort itself out. And to unfollow anyone who’s connected to her. I follow her brother’s business and her brother in law. Not anymore
I have been genuinely happy and at peace for a year. This won’t stop me from living but it hurts knowing she’s hurting from someone who’s making me look like a monster to her. And I know she has had monsters in her life. And to know she may see me as one hurts. I never mistreated her or yelled at her. I admit that was my first serious relationship so I messed up on occasion but I tried to be better. My problem was not communicating my fears and insecurities and I tried to solve them myself without letting her in. A major regret I have. But I learned from it now. I wish her success and a happy life however that looks like. She deserves so much and she deserves peace. Thank you for reading. I just feel sad, angry, heartbroken, rage, and a bit stuck.
I want to contact her to clear my name and tell her whoever is doing this isn’t me. But I’m being advised by many to ignore it. So I don’t make things worse and it’s also possible that whoever is doing this could be expecting me to make contact.
After a few days I realize I still love her dearly. But I’m living a new life in a new city with a cool fun life. I just feel so indecisive and anxious. I was told the anxiety is from being so far away and not being able to do anything. I hate that some ruined a connection her and I had.