August 2018 | Page 4 of 4 | Stop Street Harassment

I was going on a run this morning and a truck pulled up as I was running. These guys in the truck yelled at me in a horrible, MEAN, and NASTY tone, “Whitey white girl, white”.

It really felt vicious and hateful.

I was minding my own business and I was trying to get a run. I just moved to this small town last week, and I will only be here for a few months. I have been nice to everyone here and I somehow thought that since this is a small town, that people would be nice.

Two different cars have harassed me twice, out of nowhere in one week, since I moved here. I hope this isn’t a regular thing here. There is even a Texas Monthly article about it this month, how small towns including this one, which is named Lockhart, are friendly and great places to live. The other time was a few days ago in a different location. I was looking at a placard of an old school that used to be the town school….curious about history.

Some men pulled up out of nowhere and screamed, “GET OUT OF HERE, WE DON’T WANT YOU HERE!!!!!”

It was shocking, out of nowhere, and felt horrible. Seriously, there was no one around and I was just reading a placard.

Then these guys pull up like a nightmare and are pissed off that they think I’m invading their town? Why do they think they have a RIGHT to act like this?

Next time, if there is a next time, I’m taking a picture of their car and license plate, maybe even a video of them doing that and I’m calling the police.

People seriously need to carry pepper spray. It is not lethal, and it is a deterrent. Also, take pictures and record the person and call the police on them. They shouldn’t be allowed to do this.

— Jane Robins

Location: Lockhart, Texas

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I was walking back from my library volunteering job.

It was in summer so I had a loose top on (yes I know there is no need to include that).

As I turned the corner onto the high street, I saw a dodgy looking car with a load of shirtless guys inside. I knew they were going to be trouble so I stayed on the other side of the pavement and looked down. That didn’t stop one of the guys whistling and another guy going “wooooooooo”.

I walked quickly with no expression on my face.

Unfortunately I was being picked up off that road so I couldn’t leave as quickly as I would have liked.

The worst thing for me was that I was 14 when this happened. I do look mature for my age, but it’s still not alright. I was left feeling really insecure as it was the first time it had happened.

It also made me feel it was my fault for walking down *that* street at *that* time wearing *that* one piece. I then felt guilty about not saying anything as they went on to do that to other girls, which weighed me down.

So overall, while it may not have been the worst street harassment, I was still very young and already struggling with my mental health.

It should not happen in our modern society and this toxic behavior being forced on young teenagers who simply can’t cope. Thank you for reading my story.

Let’s make this a punishable crime as the lasting health impacts are inexcusable.

— Anonymous

Location:

Local street, England

Need support? Call the toll-free National Street Harassment hotline: 855-897-5910

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See the book 50 Stories about Stopping Street Harassers for ideas.

“It really felt vicious and hateful”

“The worst thing for me was that I was 14 when this happened”

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