Where do I begin? I, unfortunately, have so many stories. As a victim of street and sexual harassment, this is something I had to learn to never shy away from speaking about. I have been told I’m too sensitive and I should let it slide – to hell with that mentality. I will continue to be sensitive and be vocal about this issue.
My most recent incident was with a man (working as security) following me around Georgetown, D.C. He was persistent in trying to get to know me: my name, my number, and where I was going. I told him to leave me alone, and my response made him more aggressive. He grabbed my left arm and demanded an answer from me. I pushed him away and told him to leave me alone, again. Lucky for me, it was busy that night, and I was able to escape him between the crowd. I rushed into a hotel and stayed in the bathroom for 20 minutes – to catch my breath and make sure he was gone.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Raise more awareness and have men step in and help us. We need all the help we can get. I am fed up.
– AAA
Location: M St./Georgetown
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.
