okay so i work at a newspaper in a small town, so i usually feel pretty safe.
but this morning, i was walking up to the entrance of this coffee shop to meet with a couple i was going to interview.
there was a man outside smoking a cigarette, looked like he was in his late 40's.
he stopped me before i walked in and said, "i don't mean to be nosy, but are you local?" i told him no and that i lived in the next county over but that i worked there. he asked me where i worked, i said the newspaper. he asked me how old i was, i said 22, not thinking anything of this. then he told me about how he was depressed because his wife left him. i told him i was sorry and i hoped things started picking up for him, but that i had to interview some people.
i genuinely felt for him, but did feel like he had kind of a creepy vibe about him.
i told my parents and my friend about the encounter i had this morning and they said that he could be a stalker or a serial killer or a rapist.
now i'm all paranoid. i have to work tomorrow, and no one is going to be at the newspaper office. i keep running scenarios in my head where i walk out and as i'm locking the door to the building the guy grabs me and takes me somewhere to kill me. my mom gave me some pepper spray to make me feel better, but i'm so scared right now.
what can i do to defend myself? how can i prevent an attack? i feel so helpless. being a young girl sucks.
but this morning, i was walking up to the entrance of this coffee shop to meet with a couple i was going to interview.
there was a man outside smoking a cigarette, looked like he was in his late 40's.
he stopped me before i walked in and said, "i don't mean to be nosy, but are you local?" i told him no and that i lived in the next county over but that i worked there. he asked me where i worked, i said the newspaper. he asked me how old i was, i said 22, not thinking anything of this. then he told me about how he was depressed because his wife left him. i told him i was sorry and i hoped things started picking up for him, but that i had to interview some people.
i genuinely felt for him, but did feel like he had kind of a creepy vibe about him.
i told my parents and my friend about the encounter i had this morning and they said that he could be a stalker or a serial killer or a rapist.
now i'm all paranoid. i have to work tomorrow, and no one is going to be at the newspaper office. i keep running scenarios in my head where i walk out and as i'm locking the door to the building the guy grabs me and takes me somewhere to kill me. my mom gave me some pepper spray to make me feel better, but i'm so scared right now.
what can i do to defend myself? how can i prevent an attack? i feel so helpless. being a young girl sucks.
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Re: self defense stuff
Fri, February 4, 2005 - 8:23 PMOh no! I'm so sorry that you've been frightened like that. However, it's probably a good thing for you to realize that there are some dangers out there and now you'll be a little more aware of your surroundings.
First, do you have a friend who can go into work with you tomorrow? Maybe he/she can bring a good book with them.
Second, always walk with your keys in your hand, fitting one key between each finger. Make your hand into a fist (kind of like brass knuckles, but the keys extend out with the ring in your palm) and walk like that. Should someone attack, you can use your keys as a weapon. Always go for the eyes.
I've never had to use this, but when I was in college our sorority had a police officer come give us a safety talk every semester and the one above has always stayed with me.
Call your mom when you get inside the building and let her know that you're in there safely. =) -
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Fri, February 4, 2005 - 8:35 PMperfect advise... yup.. have a friend take you/pick you up. if they can't stay while you work, lock up behind you.
stay safe!
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Sat, February 5, 2005 - 1:05 AMa sharp blow to someones nose area stuns them and blurs vision.
if anything does happen DO NOT BE AFRAID TO FUCK THE DUDES DAY UP TO THE MAX>>>>>>
bite a chunk out of his face if you have to.
personally i have had problems like this and had customers stalk me where i worked. i just stopped really having any conversation with them and acted like i was too busy to talk. it stifles stuff really fast.
and when someone asks you personal questions always ask them 'why"...it throws them. and state that you dont discuss your personal business in public. its not polite.
and walk away.
or just walk on by/////i have had to do that too.
if the guy is there again call the cops and let them know whats going on.
p.s. dont feel bad for people to the point where it puts you in a bad situation yourself.
tips for punching:
thumbs outside of the fingers.
punch strait from the sholder making sure you lock your wrist strait.
kicking...you kick someone as hard as you can right above the kneecap with the bottom of your heel usually can dislocate a kneecap if not break it.
when gougeing out eyes use your thumbs,
again do not be afraid to do these things if someone grabs you.
look into some self defense classes and jujitzu.(sp?)
a girl can never be too prepared.
carry a really hot cup of beverage too. it can always be thrown in someones face.
and do not walk close to buildings. walk more towards the curb.
also ask at the coffeeshop about that dude. coffeeshope people usually know thier regulars are wierdos pretty well.
p.s scream at the top of your lungs too if someone tries anything.
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Sat, February 5, 2005 - 7:05 AM"carry a really hot cup of beverage too. it can always be thrown in someones face."
Oooo...that's a great one! Never thought of that! -
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Mon, February 7, 2005 - 3:14 PMHey, Kelly.. did you have, I hope, a creepless weekend? -
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Thu, February 10, 2005 - 7:32 PMaffirmative creepless weekend!
but thanks everyone for your suggestions. i'll keep them in mind just in case. -
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Thu, February 10, 2005 - 7:43 PMyay! glad to hear it! yup.. just remember what you were taught.. the not talking to strangers beyond a howdy :)
stay safe :)
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