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If the last year has proved anything, it's that women live in a constant fear of predatory men, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
A perfect example of this is given in this now viral Twitter thread from ex-lawyer @SaraSuze.
Her story doesn't result in any physical abuse, but does highlight how harassment can happen in nearly any scenario.
The thread starts with her trying to sell a clothes dryer on the internet. As always with the internet, it's always best to take precautions as you never can fully trust who you might meet.
When the dryer is sold, she gives the man who bought it very specific instructions as to when he can collect it, but things start to go awry when he fails to adhere to them.
And obviously, if you ever are in a woman's home alone, whether during a service call or an online sale like this,… https://t.co/MGGmDfWj6t— SaraSuze (@SaraSuze) 1538946675
Unfortunately, this incident was far from over as the man returned to the house later that day.
A fearful Sara informed the police about what was happening and they agreed to help.
UPDATE 2: called the police, they were VERY helpful & said I'm in a great spot for rotating cars to sit outside as… https://t.co/hMX6PrBDXP— SaraSuze (@SaraSuze) 1538973225
She then gives a heartfelt conclusion to how she felt afterwards and the emotions she experienced.
all of that, you also took from me any hope that I would be one of those women who could turn fear to strength. I'm… https://t.co/goRRHr8lA9— SaraSuze (@SaraSuze) 1538974256
As always, when something goes viral on Twitter, you get a range of responses. Most of these are positive and helpful, but there are the odd few who want to voice their own opinions and explain why you're incorrect.
Unfortunately, this was the case here but, rather that ignore what was being said, Sara chose to address it.
To the men who have reached out and told me they're listening to their wives & believing that this happens to them… https://t.co/ueAII8a1jY— SaraSuze (@SaraSuze) 1539008171
Here are a few of the more constructive responses, with both men and women sharing their own experiences.
@tragedythyme My GF just moved in with me and was selling stuff this way too. I tried to be with her everyone she m… https://t.co/XOKCqIO3Lm— Mike Kalinowski (@Mike Kalinowski) 1539119517
HT Bored Panda
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