Why Am I Always Looking Over My Shoulder?

59% of women feel unsafe walking alone at night

“I’m done being "polite." I barked at a man today and I’ve never felt safer A guy followed me for two blocks and cornered me at my car. He wouldn't take "no" for an answer.”
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