Here in Pakistan, your clothing doesn’t make a difference at all. If the harasser wants to touch, comment or just “accidentally” collide your shoulder with his, he will do it.
I have learned that you should never ever let anybody go with out having the consequences. But when it’s for the very first time, you get a little shaky.. And I experienced it again today after quite a while.
At first I gave him the benefit of doubt, but to the point where the limit was crossed. I made a scene. I started shouting at the top of my lungs, and that person didn’t dare to look me in the eye. I was scared a little myself but didn’t show it, and most of all don’t expect people to help you.
You’re enough for yourself and that is that. Just take stand for your self once and afterwords it’s gonna be fine. Never be ashamed or afraid. You rule!
– Aliza Khan
Location: Pakistan
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