I was walking along a busy street in broad daylight. I was unaware of the group of men walking behind me. One of them came up behind me and stuck his hand up my skirt and groped my arse. I turned round so shocked and they were all laughing. I was 14 years old. I still had the wherewithal to smack the cream cake I was eating in the guy’s face.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Full on assault of education for young women and men. Encourage positive role models to stand up, speak up and be counted.
– FL
Location: Ayr Scotland
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