From the time I was 12 years old, I’ve been sexually harassed on the street. I am overweight, and wear jeans and t-shirts like everyone else. The harassment happens about once a week (sometimes more, sometimes less), and always by different men who are complete strangers to me.
Almost every time it’s a man (or multiple males) in a vehicle, while I’m on foot. I very rarely get harassed when I’m walking with a male. I no longer walk down main streets, to avoid being harassed. I ignore the catcalls, but it’s secretly infuriating every time it happens. There have been a handful of times where I’ve legitimately feared for my safety.
– Anonymous
Location: BC, Canada
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