Three men in a car just beeped aggressively as I was walking down the street. As I looked up to ask why they were beeping, they started swearing. I went up to the car (the car window being open) and just said, “What”?
The car was stationary. They said nothing, so I walked away. Then I heard comments such as, “You f*cking bitch” etc. I hurried into a shop to feel safe.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Make verbal harassment a crime.
– lisa palmer
Location: Walkley, Sheffield, UK
Need support? Call the toll-free National Street Harassment hotline: 855-897-5910
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