I frequently have to get the train home from work at night, along a busy line that sometimes has drunks and other rowdy types. There are often situations where I feel unsafe as a solo woman (despite reassuring my boss that I’ll be fine and that I do this all the time) and the only reason that I don’t feel like a target is because I’m in my work uniform – a very unglamourous button up shirt, work pants, and steel cap boots. If I see guys leering at me or staring at me on the train, I always remind myself that if they touch me, I can give them a swift kick to the jewels with my boots. It sounds awful, but I won’t hesitate to protect myself if I need to.
– Anonymous
Location: Perth, Australia
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Margaret says
It doesn’t sound awful at all that you are willing to defend yourself if need be. I have the same attitude. I have a few years of martial arts under my belt, and I would feel no guilt causing pain and injury to someone who would attempt to do me harm.
Alan says
Although I am sorry you have to worry about these guys on your commute home, I am glad you have the steel toed boots!