I grew up in a big city and took a lot of chances. I thought nothing would happen to me. That was just one incident, there were a few more.

I guess I just thought I was smart enough to avoid trouble. From a young age guys exposed themselves to me on the way to school. I had to walk through a long creek area with loads of trees and places to hid. I got used to it and because they didn't do anything to me, I thought I was okay, but I was wrong. I had a false sense of security even though I had things happen to me.

I always tell my daughter I trust you, it's the perverts I don't trust. I have not gone into detail with her but she knows bad things happened to me. But it's the same old thing, it won't happen to me attitude. I hope your daughter stays safe. Travelling alone is what young women need to avoid. At least with someone along there is a witness, someone to help, or call police if necessary.
9 times out of ten victims are alone.

Kate

(hope I haven't caused you any unnecessary worry)