I was about 18 when this happened and still in high school. I lived close to the school so I walked to and from it.
Well, one day I was walking along, just minding my own business There were a few boys ahead of me who were being really slow, so I went around them as I was walking. Well, one of them threw a glass bottle at me and it shattered on the road maybe an inch away from my feet.
I was extremely confused and a little scared because I had no idea that merely walking in front of someone could justify a reaction like that.
Luckily, a classmate had seen what happened and she stopped her car next to me to give me a ride home.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
We need better awareness People need to be told about this and need to learn that behavior like that is not acceptable.
– MB
Location: Illinois
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