I wanted to share with you how street harassment could have seriously injured or even killed my unborn child. The other night on my way out from picking up my food, I went to take a left out of the shopping center. I live in a fairly quiet suburban town. Especially late at night. So of course as I held my food in the seat next to me as this left turn happens to be very sharp, I did not expect to hear a loud man’s voice scream “Hey Sexy” The loud, unexpected voice took me off guard and I jumped unable in the fear of the moment to be able to determine where the voice came from.
For a split second I feared it came from inside the car. I lost control of the wheel and nearly ran into a cement road block. Thankfully I regained control in time. I had to pull over, angry at this man and crying at the thought of what could have happened. I hope this man saw me lose control of my vehicle because of his unnecessary remark.
I hope he thinks twice before ever being so disrespectful to a woman in such a manner.
– Amanda
Location: Cinnaminson, New Jersey, USA
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