My own neighbor harassed me at the beginning of my run today. He felt entitled to yell to me how I looked, like I was in good shape. So for the next hour I hypothesized all of the different responses I wish I’d given him. My favorite being me telling him to stfu, stop objectifying me, and then when he called me a bitch for that, me telling him that if having self-respect makes me a bitch, then hell yes I am.
There was also one that involved me running with a tranquilizer gun, but I figured I’d probably end up shooting myself in the leg, so I let that one go. Made for a good laugh. F*** him though. #everytimeirun #stopstreetharassment
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
By being a stronger, more close-knit community. If we were more in touch with each other, I’d hope that we’d have more respect for one another.
– Dani
Location: Columbus, OH
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