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I'm glad that you live in a place where you feel safe to go about your business without issues. Just as my situation is anecdotal, so is yours. I have traveled and lived in different countries and continents and various cities/towns, and I have been manhandled and inappropriately approached everywhere. It is not age related, I am no spring chicken. Women in their 80s are also targets for sexual assault. I don't know why people believe that a rapist is only interested in pretty young girls - they are looking for subjects that their circumstances make available to victimize.
I am not trying doubt you. I 100% agree there are very bad people in the world and sometimes we are just in the wrong place and the wrong time and can fall victim to them. I have had minor issues when younger or when travelling when younger so I am not trying to fool anyone to believing this is not an issue, but likely at this moment in time I am not obviously feeling a high level at risk. Thanks for the reminder about personal safety and women/ people in general being aware of their environment at all times because as you have expressed the risk is still always there. Point taken. Best wishes.
It's interesting that we got to page 3 before the OPs initial question was answered.
Also interesting how some are brave enough, honest enough to talk about their fears out in the open for others to comment on, when asked: Ladies. What Worries You? What Are Your Fears In Life?
Only to have some guys chime in to virtually say: Yeah, well, you're wrong.
This thread really makes me appreciate how good my life is right now. I really try not to worry about things I can't control, and the things that I can control are so small and insignificant, that they are not worth worrying about.
Today, I am "worrying" about getting enough sleep for what will be a long day tomorrow. Big woop. Life is good!
Art is a "real" career for thousands of people, so why not you? The life you create for yourself is your greatest masterpiece, so go after your dreams.
I appreciate the encouragement!!!! I'll do my best.
Always nice when other women tell you what you should and shouldn't be fearing.
You're right.
"oh hey that never crosses my mind."
That's because maybe everyone doesn't live it. No mater how safe, how smart, how practiced and prepared. Surprised by something hellish. Maybe even more than once, it stays with you.
Cancer Didn't used to think about it. But after a slight issue popped up, I worry about it all the time now. Losing Loved Ones Inevitable, but still the fear of knowing it will be coming Assault -of any kind As stated, a very real fear for many women
These are the only things these days. But there will be more. I am a naturally neurotic, anxiety-filled, person.
I worry about terrorism, the escalation of gun violence and whether my 401(k) will be enough to sustain me when I retire. I also worry about the health and wellbeing of my loved ones.
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-the State of this nation.
- My Sons well being....
- The economy
- Having loss of independence ....With no true advocate to my wishes....
- And thousand leggers...Don't mind insects but those things creep me out! I won't kill em, but they really need to stop crawling up the walls some nights....
I'm too stoopid to have fears. I don't even acknowledge fear until it slaps me upside the head.
I have a fear of high strung horses who are too much for me and tend to shy sideways. That fear only manifests when I'm sitting on top of one.
I fear dogs who run at me aggressively and act as if they are going to tear me to shreds if I move. (another in-the-moment fear)
I fear a weapon pointed at me. Hasn't happened much, maybe once.
Those sorts of thing. My belief system tells me not to be afraid and that serves me well.
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