Unfortunately, this is not the first or last time I’ll be harassed. One day my mom picked me up from school and we went to the grocery store. I was tired and opted to wait in the car, mind you I was 14 at the time. I was just sitting in the car alone and this man (around 40) was staring at me while he was walking to his car. I kept looking at him and I’m sure i had an intimidated look because he was the only other person in that parking lot and I felt a bit panicked. I kept my cool and looked away but i felt like the guy was still staring so i looked back and he smirked, blew a kiss to me and winked.
I immediately made a disgusted face and that smirk that was marked on his face, he looked like he was happy or excited to see how uncomfortable he had made me feel. I didn’t tell my mom because I was embarrassed. I went to my room and teared up a bit, even though this man didn’t physical touch me I felt so violated and vulnerable.
I have many other stories that I might go about to posting but this one by far was one that stuck with me. I still remember his face and that ungodly smirk.
Optional: Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?
Don’t ever let any man or harasser intimidate or scare you. Stick up for yourself and make sure you know your surroundings. Stay safe.
– Anonymous
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