Afraid to Walk Around Anywhere!

Question:

I just want to put the word out there that i truly do not believe safety in numbers. Every one says that it is better going places with at least one friend. If that was true then i shouldn’t of gotten burnt by some crazy lady today. Me and my friend were talking and this lady put a cigarette out ON MY ARM. Now I am afraid of walking around anywhere with or with out a buddy.

Phyllis replied:

I hope you yelled. I hope she apologized.  I hope she is more careful in  the future.  But please don’t let it stop you from going outside.  It’s true that when you get distracted by a friend, you can pay less attention to what’s going on around you.  But it’s also true that someone might take advantage of you if you’re by yourself.  Unfortunate things are going to happen to you from time to time even if you stay home with the covers pulled up over your head.  Don’t let it change your whole life.