I was on the E train in NYC yesterday and this guy in a suit stood right in front of me. We pulled out of the station and I noticed he was like sticking out his tongue at me. I gave him a look to kill and he blew me a kiss. I stood up and moved to the other side of the train. So in like 2 seconds he comes and stands in front of me again and says, “Hi honey, what’s the matter. Are you shy?”
Honestly, I was scared at that point and I got off at the next stop. I wish I was as brave as some of the women on here but I was like, just get me out of here. I don’t understand why a grown man needs to do that stuff to a woman that is 15 years old and minding her own business.
– Erica
Location: NYC E train
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Beckie says
At age 15 or any age you should not have to be brave against attacks. But you were brave. You got away. Good for you. I take the e train all the time. I’ll watch for you and have your back!
Sue H says
Erica, you have nothing to reproach yourself with. Your first priority is always to ensure that you’re safe and you took steps to do that. I think you should be proud of yourself for that. You’re only young and in the next few years you may feel more confident about tackling situations like this, but you do whatever you feel is right at the time. Well done for escaping this jerk, you did good.