I try to run regularly in order to stay in shape. I live in a small city, an urban neighborhood. Especially in the summer, I routinely experience men honking their car horns at me, whistling, or making suggestive comments (“Hey baby” etc).
Two instances stick out: one where a man hung out of his car window, slowed down, and licked his lips at me in a clearly lascivious way, laughing.
The second was during the late winter. I was covered head to toe in multiple layers. Not only did I receive inappropriate remarks on the sidewalk, but a teenager actually yelled from *a school bus*.
Attention such as this does not make me feel desirable. I do not feel proud of my body or my looks. When these things happen I feel insulted, disrespected, and profoundly violated albeit an invisible, spiritual way.
– Anonymous
Location: Sidewalks in Providence, RI
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Beckie says
I hope more harassment free runs are in your future