For context, I’m a woman in my mid 20’s and I make furniture. I am a member of a communal wood shop. 1.5 years ago, a new member joined (male, 30’s, very awkward social skills, hobbyist woodworker) and pretty quickly found my Instagram. He decided to scroll all the way down, found a photo of me in a bathing suit from when I was in high school, and liked it. He scrolled past years and years of artwork and furniture to make the point of liking this photo. I blocked his account and he soon followed me with a second account, which I also blocked.

Nothing has happened since then, but I am CONSUMED with rage when it is just us two in the shop. I literally lose sleep sometimes thinking about how often I have to share the shop with him and I dread it. I know that what he did isn’t enough for him to get kicked out so my only option is to somehow quell my anger, because it not only takes a toll on my mental health but it’s dangerous to be so angry around tools. I’m very accomplished in my field and I feel intense hatred towards this creepy awkward man who sexualized me for no reason, and gets to continue sharing a space with me without repercussion.

Any advice? This situation/question may be geared more towards other women who can understand the feelings I’m dealing with.