About the "me too."

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53. I apologize, Neema

Really wasn't trying to suggest you were boasting or complaining. Though I admit, I'm surprised because the harassment I experienced and also witnessed seemed . . . everywhere. Which makes me sound positively paranoid. LOL.

Of course, that was years ago. One of the advantages of age is that you're transformed into an observer as opposed to the observed.

Although the behaviors are still there, I think the reaction from a number of young women is quite different--they're braver, often willing to call out the rude, crude catcalling on the street. I suspect they're not willing to put up with a lot in private either. Fearless girls. Which I wasn't at that age. There's also strength in numbers, women supporting other women. I'm glad to see women coming out, facing public commentary/ scrutiny because they've simply had enough with the intimidation, business as usual mindset.

Your story about being shoved in the street is terrifying. By two women, no less. Sorry that that happened. Sadly, gender does not exempt people from being royal jerks. Being hit in the face is an assault. Should have been reported but I can certainly understand simply wanting to flee the scene.