I was fifteen years old. I was running outside alone on the street in a sports bra, without a shirt on, because it was hot and I have problems running in the heat (even a light tank top makes a difference). I was being stared at by many middle aged men and once I was honked at by what looked like some twenty year old guy in beat up truck. I was appalled because I clearly look like a fifteen year old and he had to be twenty. I ran with my shirt on for the remainder and ran slower so I would not get too hot. I had to sacrifice my run for these men.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
I have no clue. We now will have a bad role model for president. If Mr. President can “grab people by the pussy” then what is stopping other men?
– SW
Location: Longboat Key, FL
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