I was walking home from school (only a few blocks) and was whistled at… it made me feel uncomfortable and I was so close to being in front of my house that I rerouted my way home so that this person wouldn’t know where I lived. It made me feel unsafe and very angry. It made me sad for anyone else who has had a similar experience.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Support each other. Spread awareness that this behavior is totally unacceptable and should NOT be normalized.
– Anonymous
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Need support? Call the toll-free National Street Harassment hotline: 855-897-5910
Share your street harassment story for the blog.
See the book 50 Stories about Stopping Street Harassers for ideas.
