Anonymous’s experience
What happened
I asked someone to stop contacting me and blocked them, but they kept calling from different numbers and my former contractor publicly declared herself a cofounder — now I feel angry, anxious, and a bit guilty about how I handled it.
What I took from it
What happened was harassment and a pressure tactic, not a legitimate claim or conversation; you already took the step that removes her leverage by stopping engagement and involving your lawyer. Feeling anger, worry about reputation, and some guilt about not saying a firmer no sooner are all understandable reactions, not proof you failed — they’re responses to a messy, threatening situation you managed under real risk.
What I'd do now
Save one clear record: open an email or note, write a single line listing the dates you blocked her, when she declared herself cofounder publicly, and that your lawyer is handling contact — then save the file where you keep legal or work records.