I'm not sure what my rights are. Please advise me.
I have a group of people spreading rumours that is causing a lot of hate. Initially, I wasn't concerned about it. After few years now I have people distancing themselves and basically I'm left isolated. They sabotage my reputation by putting massive effort to discredit me on my qualification and skills. I've heard that I take drugs (never did) and that I lie constantly. I draw portraits, I heard 'they' spread the word that they are not my drawings and I make things up. Now when I go out I have people attacking me (I was pushed purposely a few times). I don't know what prove I need for this type of issue.
I can ignore it but it seems like it's getting worse. For instance, now I have strangers calling out my name and using very foul language (it happened a few times and saw these people later with the same group of people that creates the usual problems). Another time I ignored these people at a party, they followed me and pinched me from behind. After that they spread the rumour that I in fact was the person who did it to them and now they are seeking help from other members of the community for protection (against me). I'm having all sorts of problems from these people. When I come across them I see them pointing and laughing at me and mimicking the way I walk or talk etc. It keeps going on. I feel embarrassed and humiliated. What's worse is that these people are spreading the word that I'm doing these things to them and they are the ones getting help and support leaving me more vulnerable. What can I do legally? What will you call this?
I have a group of people spreading rumours that is causing a lot of hate. Initially, I wasn't concerned about it. After few years now I have people distancing themselves and basically I'm left isolated. They sabotage my reputation by putting massive effort to discredit me on my qualification and skills. I've heard that I take drugs (never did) and that I lie constantly. I draw portraits, I heard 'they' spread the word that they are not my drawings and I make things up. Now when I go out I have people attacking me (I was pushed purposely a few times). I don't know what prove I need for this type of issue.
I can ignore it but it seems like it's getting worse. For instance, now I have strangers calling out my name and using very foul language (it happened a few times and saw these people later with the same group of people that creates the usual problems). Another time I ignored these people at a party, they followed me and pinched me from behind. After that they spread the rumour that I in fact was the person who did it to them and now they are seeking help from other members of the community for protection (against me). I'm having all sorts of problems from these people. When I come across them I see them pointing and laughing at me and mimicking the way I walk or talk etc. It keeps going on. I feel embarrassed and humiliated. What's worse is that these people are spreading the word that I'm doing these things to them and they are the ones getting help and support leaving me more vulnerable. What can I do legally? What will you call this?