How old were you and what happened, to make you aware that you were not in a female-safe world? I can't remember when it dawned on me, but at some point growing up I must have realised that eg I had to be careful out as a 7/8/9 year old.
I've been thinking about this while out for a walk alone, and recognising that I am just "aware" that I'm vulnerable, a single woman out walking. And then I thought as a young girl I must have had a moment when it dawned on me that I was female, and that the world was less open or open at the cost of chronic low key vigilance. My DB never had this shift I'm sure.
This may make no sense to anyone. Im curious though if anyone has a clearer memory of this.
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buckingfrolicks · 17/08/2018 19:06
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