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Face it, unless you have ever been attacked, being raped or assulted is one of those things that we think will never happen to us. Just like cancer, or AIDS, we think that we are immune. Why? For no other reason than the fact that "It could never happen to me".
One thing to remember is that you should always be aware of what is going on around you. If you are walking out to your car, hold your keys so that they are pointing out inbetween your fingers. By doing this, you can use the keys as a weapon in case someone attacks you. Many women carry pepper spray on their keychain. However, sometimes you forget and holding your key "defensively" is one quick way to keep yourself safe. Also, if you are ever in the situation where you are being attacked, don't wait, react immediately. Give your attacker everything you have and run away as fast as you can. If it was a robber, they will run away too. If it was a rapist, why stick around and find out what they want? Material things all can be replaced. Your life can't. Don't stick around to find out why you are being attacked, give up what you have and get away! Finally, DO SOMETHING. Don't be a passive victim. If your attacker says that he'll kill you if you do something, you still need to be active. You know that you are going to be hurt no matter what. It's "better" to be hurt trying to save yourself then getting hurt by just sitting there and letting it happen. No one has to be a victim. If you know what is always going on around you and if you know what to do in an emergency, then you can possibly save yourself from being attacked. Got a suggestion for a future article or have any questions? E-mail me! Check out all of the other women's topics on Suite101! See the awards Women's Issues has won Don't miss the chance to join in some great discussions and other perks of Suite101.com membership! If you aren't a member - become one! It's free and easy to do. Once you are a member, you can participate in discussions in the world of women's issues. Discussion areas are here for members to use and enjoy... so join the thousands of other Suite101.com members today!!! Go To Page: 1 2
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