One time walking home, a street’s light was out. I only realized what happened after it did: A woman had been walking in front of me, and happened to glance back to see the silhouette of a 6-foot man right behind her, fully shadowed. I didn’t even realize she was there because I was thinking over games to play when I got home.
She freaked out, rushing forward to get away. I mumbled an apology that could’ve easily sounded like a stalker’s, and waited a moment to give distance. But also like, it was cold and I wanted to get home.
I don’t blame that woman for that - it IS a scenario she’d have to be careful about. But it also sucks.
I’m a bit in this corner.
One time walking home, a street’s light was out. I only realized what happened after it did: A woman had been walking in front of me, and happened to glance back to see the silhouette of a 6-foot man right behind her, fully shadowed. I didn’t even realize she was there because I was thinking over games to play when I got home.
She freaked out, rushing forward to get away. I mumbled an apology that could’ve easily sounded like a stalker’s, and waited a moment to give distance. But also like, it was cold and I wanted to get home.
I don’t blame that woman for that - it IS a scenario she’d have to be careful about. But it also sucks.