Voices Unhidden Education section is dedicated to helping adults understand the real impact of ongoing online harassment.
If you are experiencing this yourself, or if someone you care about is being affected, you are not alone.
Here, we break down common myth's, explain documented psychological effects, and explore what online harassment actually looks like in real life. This content is designed to be clear, trauma-informed, and accessible- whether you are a survivor, advocate, professional, or someone seeking to better understand the issue. Our goal is education, awareness, and clarity, not blame or sensationalism.
If this information brings up distress or reflects what you are currently experiencing, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a local crisis center or mental health support services. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide& Crisis Lifeline. This Service is free, confidential, and available 24/7, connecting you with trained crisis counselors who can provide immediate support. Support is available, and help is not a sign of weakness.
Advocacy & Research Questionnaire
Voices unhidden collects Voluntary questionnaire response to better understand how cyberbullying, online abuse, stalking, and harassment affect adults across platforms. This questionnaire is used to identify patterns, inform education efforts, and support advocacy for policy change. Responses are reviewed in aggregate or de-identified form.
Between October 2025 and December 29, 2025, Voices Unhidden collected 21 firsthand accounts from individuals impacted by online harassment, cyberstalking, and digital abuse.
What we heard was clear:
• Most harassment lasts months or years, not days
• Abuse often spans multiple platforms
• Reporting systems frequently fail to protect adults
• The emotional, financial, and safety impacts are real and lasting
Your experience helps us:
• Identify patterns of abuse
• Advocate for stronger protections and accountability
• Educate platforms, policymakers, and the public
• Center adult survivors whose voices are often overlooked
Community Survey Findings – Online Harassment &
Cyberstalking Experiences
Survey Period: October 2025 – December 29, 2025
Total Responses: 21
Purpose
This survey collected firsthand experiences from individuals impacted by online harassment, cyberstalking, and related forms of digital abuse. Responses inform awareness, survivor advocacy, and policy discussions focused on adult protections online.
Key Findings
• Persistent harassment lasting six months or longer is common.
• Harassment frequently spans multiple platforms.
• Institutional responses are widely viewed as ineffective.
• Emotional, financial, and safety impacts are significant.
• Advocacy and legal support for adults remains limited.
Respondent Overview
Respondents came from multiple U.S. states and primarily represent adult age groups, demonstrating that online harassment is not limited to minors.
Platforms Involved
TikTok and Facebook were most frequently cited, with additional reports involving Discord, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Impact
Respondents reported anxiety, fear, stress, income loss, family strain, and avoidance behaviors related to safety concerns. Reporting Outcomes Most respondents reported little or no action from platforms or law enforcement after reporting harassment.
Recommendations
• Improve cross-platform coordination
• Enhance law enforcement training
• Expand adult-focused advocacy resources
• Increase platform accountability and transparency
• Support trauma-informed services
• Track long-term harassment patterns for policy reform