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Last night I watched a programme, on the BBC, about the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Police Officer in 2022.
It quoted research that indicates that men who expose themselves to (usually unaccompanied ) women frequently progress...
I understand what you are saying @henrythedog but I think it is helpful and important for male contributors to comment by expressing and practicing empathetic allyship and to not use words that diminish or downplay a woman's traumatic experience.
Only chiming in because something similar happened to me. Characterizing the person as an "oddball" really minimizes the situation the poster is reporting.
It is SO infuriating that we women have to be faced with this disgusting behaviour, yet - here we are. I’m glad you had a knife, and I’m VERY happy to hear you got to safety. When something like this happens it’s very jarring, and impossible to...
I am so sorry you had to experience this assault @Lunabridges Thank you for your strength in reporting what happened though it's appalling that you were further traumatized by those who are meant to support and protect - especially in this...
Hi, @Lunabridges, Thank you for reporting this incident. The police behavior you describe is certainly unprofessional and I am sure it added to the trauma. Women walking alone (or in pairs, because it's happened to me several times walking with...
I expect that if you go to the Camino entrance to the city, you will see them. It can be harder to recognize pilgrims when they are without their packs in a big city, especially if you are new to the experience and can't recognize the signs! :) I...
Curious to know/see if anyone is in this route at the moment. I am in Leon currently, but starting my camino in Ponferrada in a few days. I havent seen any peregrinos yet. It scares me to think I will be walking alone when I start.
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