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By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:30:17 +0000

Again I am so sorry that this happened to you. I imagine it’s so scary, and the helpless feeling is one of the worst emotions ever. I hope that you’re feeling a little better.

I agree with Pepper Spray. When I went to college my Mom got me the one that goes on my keychain and I always carry my keys in my hand when walking back to my car especially at night. You’re right, it’s always better to have something on you and not have to need it, then wish you had it later.

Thank God he didn’t hurt you or use a weapon on you. I’m again so sorry about what you must be going through. Stay strong. <33

By: Tashina

Tashina — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:39:32 +0000

I agree that it wouldn’t be helpful in your purse. The time that it would take you to get it out is more time than you would probably have. That’s why I think it’s best to have the pepper spray and whistle on your key chain, and to carry that in your hand or pocket. Doing it daily is a stretch but, if you are someone who is going to be out walking or in areas where there are few people (like a parking lot) you would only be carrying it for a short time. Once I’m comfortable enough to go for a walk outside or into a business on my own, I’m sure that I won’t need it. But, for now, I do. I still can’t go anywhere on my own and just being in a crowded business the other day made me feel like I was going to have a panic attack.

To be honest, my fighting back, while it was my gut instinct (all I could think was, “Get your hands off my Harajuku Lovers!!!”) was a really stupid thing to do. I lucked out that he didn’t hit me in the face or use a weapon. He easily could have done that or thrown me to the ground. The safest thing really is to just let them have the bag and not to put up a struggle. Or to just unload an entire keychain bottle of pepper spray into their eyes and then kick them in the crotch or something.

By: J

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:30:26 +0000

I used to carry my social in my wallet and then I lost my wallet and had to replace it. Much better than identity theft, but replacing the card was still a hassle. When the boyfriend has his in his wallet I remove it for him and stash it in our apartment. There is nowhere in your normal day you will need to be carrying it.

I have to wonder how quickly you would have gotten to the pepper spray. I like to think it could be helpful, but at the same time, you would have to have had it on your person, not in your bag. I think that while most women could keep that stuff in their handbag (not much use when the attacker takes the bag), having a whistle & pepper spray in their pocket daily is a stretch. I agree with you that we should all have that stuff (I have been scared even in ‘safe’ Oregon streets at night), but I don’t think it’s realistic for many lifestyles.

I like to think that I would have acted differently – I always tell myself that I will gouge the eyes of an attacker and do fancy karate moves in my fantasies, but I’m sure I would have frozen. Good for you for even grabbing the bag back; I’m not sure I would have even done that.

P.S. Yay for your much-needed vacay! Boyfriend is on his last day of work before time off as well. Whatever you end up doing, I hope you enjoy it.