I Should be More Like Xena

Ok, so not only can I not walk home from the pool, but I also can't go to the gym by myself.

I was followed from my apartment to the gym by three hoodlums who felt wearing a shirt was optional.

Can I just say, I am sick to death of not feeling safe in my own place of residence. Just because I am a woman does not give you the right to:

1. hit on me whenever you feel like it

2. Corner me in a public (or private) place

3. Make crude, crass or demeaning comments about my body, even if I am pregnant!

I thought that moving to a nice neighborhood would at least give me a false sense of security.

I have been here less than a month, and feel even more powerless than I did in Orlando.

Not that this is a new occurrence- I was followed from my school to my house (2 whole miles!) several times by creepy men in cars, on bicycles, and on foot.

Can someone please explain to me why this is socially acceptable?!?! Please?

I should have the right to come and go as I please, particularly in my own neighborhood.

I should not feel threatened in any way. I fail to understand why any man (or boy) thinks that they can behave this way. Society has done something very wrong here.

I should be more like Xena.