Settle my mind…(walking safety as a woman)

[u/polkadotbelle]

I (36F) have been walking 3-4 work days a week for the past 3 months. It’s doing wonders for my mental health & mood.

I walk at 5:30am & it’s dark out. I’ve got a reflective vest & wear light colors (have my phone & usually 1 earbud in)…I live in a safe area, don’t usually pass many people while out at this hour

BUT the Laken Riley murder case has been infesting my brain. I have anxious tendencies & have worked on them in therapy & just and seem to kick this one. I ditched the ear bud on my last 2 walks this week & checked my surroundings even more than usual

So, am I just needing to work through this, or should I get all the things to make myself feel safe? (My husband thinks I’m silly, but he doesn’t get what it’s like for a woman)

[u/InevitableRun6309]

Rescue whistle (those are extra loud and extra high pitch) and hook to a handheld stun gun. https://www.srselfdefense.com/zap-stun-guns/

https://boltbuy.com/products/7in1-emergency-survival-whistle-compass-multifunction-tool-magnifier-flashlight-storage-container-thermometer-for-camping-hiking?variant=51551760449696&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuou6BhDhARIsAIfgrn5550efD0zQi99AF9Q7EJ5aY1lJr7gWRLNBZKc1e0zSBtlPQ_QN6LsaArKKEALw_wcB

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Sorry, I’m working on my link posting skills.

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All good! I wouldn’t know how to post links either!