Weird men

[Feelingsareweird2]

Was walking home from uni today. A guy said I had a "model walk" but at least he didn't do anything so he's not the worst part. No, the scariest part was that the closer I got home, there was this old man on a bike. He drove really close to me, and eventually in front of me, but he just kept staring back at me. So I tried to walk past him, and he kept swerving so I could stay behind him. Mind you, he's still looking back at me, just staring at my thighs.

So I end up just walking off the road and into the yards of people's houses just to put distance between him and I. Old sweaty guy, dreadlocks, asking me where I was going. It was weird cause he said it in a low voice, like he didn't feel the need to b aggressive. Idk what creeped me out the most is that even when I gave him weird looks he just kept staring like he had a right to? I don't really know how to explain it. Normally if you stare at someone and they stare back and give you nasty look, then it means the person doesn't want you staring at them. That didn't scare him off though.

He followed me home. Or almost home. I was walking really fast, and I know he could tell, I guess it just didn't bother him. I was kinda scared. I mean, yes, it was broad daylight, there were cars passing every now and then, but still. Worse things have happened in these conditions nevertheless. Anyway he finally stopped following me when I reached to my corner. I knew my big brother was home so what comforted me was the thought that if he did follow me all the way home, my brother could help me. All I had to do was make it home. Maybe I'm overreacting or exaggerating this story. He approached me when I wasn't too far from home so maybe that indicates I was never really in danger in the first place.

Either way, he road off when I turned through my corner. And I couldn't tell until I got the courage to look back. I balled my fists because I thought he was still behind me. I don't think I was actually gonna fight him, but I think it just pissed me off that he thought it was okay to bother me like that. Idk. Probably overreacting. Kept looking back to check if he actually stopped. I might just be paranoid.

Anyway I got home, unlocked my door. And when I did get in my yard, part of me hoped he would have the balls to continue. That way, my brother could give him something to be afraid of.

[mysteryenvy]

You did everything right: trusting your instincts, avoiding confrontation, and getting to safety. Please take care of yourself and talk to someone you trust if this keeps weighing on you. And if something like this happens again, consider reporting it if you feel safe doing so. You deserve to feel safe in your own neighborhood.

[Feelingsareweird2]

You did everything right: trusting your instincts, avoiding confrontation, and getting to safety. Please take care of yourself and talk to someone you trust if this keeps weighing on you. And if something like this happens again, consider reporting it if you feel safe doing so. You deserve to feel safe in your own neighborhood.

Thanks so much envy. I really appreciate this. That day, I sat down in my kitchen. I wasn't deathly afraid or anything, but I felt odd, and not like myself. My brother had his gf over so he was preoccupied and I didn't bother telling him. It's weird, a single interaction can just...make a person feel so small. Anyway, I'm okay now. Thank you for your response. There's not a lot of engagement on here. Have a beautiful day, or night. You're wonderful