I wrote the original "ugly (and true) story" in early November, 1995. The whole ordeal started around January 1995. It is now the end of January, 1996. My house is still bugged. Fortunately the very direct harassment has subsided. My health has been slowly recovering from some of the psychological and physical damage they inflicted. But I am still being violated, and I never know when they might start up again.

I have gotten nothing but a wall of silence from those responsible or those to whom they might be accountable. And I do not yet know if the story will get reported. I still hope that the "issue" can be resolved and I can take the story down from my poem page.

As I expected, I have been called a liar by some. And, by now, I am used to having some people celebrate my tormenters. I am still trying to gather enough hard evidence to take more direct action myself. Their type of harassment is hard to prove. But they were arrogant and blatant enough on the net that many people know.

I have been gratified by the many people who know that I do not make things up, and who have said, "It really is true, isn't it." I deeply appreciate the help and support that I have received from many people, and any help I might receive.

Allen Barker