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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/HelKjosse on 2023-08-09 21:09:06.
So I was assaulted on the street couple of weeks ago. In the light of day on a pretty busy street some junkie decided to throw me onto the ground to show everyone that’s he’s the shit, apparently. For no reason, I just happened to be in a wrong place at a wrong time. I got a concussion and some bruises and scratches and a hefty phone repair bill (that hurt the most 🥲)
Since then I’ve been pretty alert and anxious on the street. Like, where’s the guarantee that I’m safe? My body autonomy is not guaranteed. I look around and see threats and dangers. Even before that I would see a pretty girl in a tiny little outfit and think “She is so cute but i really hope she’ll be safe”. Never realised something might happen to me too, though.
I want to be able to defend myself. I want to be badass and quick and confident. I don’t want to fall like a freaking glass vase from a random asshole pushing me, and then cry for three days. But i don’t even know where to start. I am short and overweight and not athletic and I am not a man who has an advantage of being born with natural steroids in his system.
Do I start with losing weight? Do I lift weights? Do I start attending boxing classes? I want to buy a shocker as fast as possible but the incident made me realise how fast shit can happen. Like it was a split second, i never had a chance to think or even tilt my head so he wouldn’t smash my glasses, let alone pull out a shocker. I need to be smarter and quick to realise danger. What helps with that? How do you make sure you’re safe? I am not american, so no guns. Any help would be appreciated, thank you in advance.