I was biking home from work and while stopped at a busy stoplight, a man on the street began yelling at me. He started by saying I looked like a very nice little girl who probably got good grades. When I did not respond, he continued to walk closer to me, and became increasingly aggressive and vulgar. He began talking about all the sexual/violent things he wanted to do to me, and that he wanted to take my undergarments and eat them. He got nearly within an arms reach of me before the light changed. I felt scared, violated, and disgusted at his actions. I felt disappointed that the people sitting safely in their cars around me looked away when I looked at them for support – men and women.
– AS
Location: Columbus, OH
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