I was on my way home with my little sister, waiting for the light to turn green when a small truck stopped near me. There was a man, about the age of 40, who kept staring at me up and down. I looked away but felt uncomfortable because his eyes wouldn’t get off me and I looked back and noticed he had his genitals out and he was masturbating.
I made an ugly face because that is not okay for someone to do. I felt shocked and disgusted as I walked across the street.
This experience definitely made me feel fear for being out on the streets. I do not feel safe when I have to go buy groceries, walking or while running errands anymore. Knowing I’m in potential danger while being out interfered with my peaceful state of mind.
– LC
Location: Anaheim California, crossing light
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