Living with Ourselves

Good morning @outlander I hope you are doing well today. I have been for my morning walk heeding @Sophia1 's and @Maggie 's and @Mazarita 's advice and not doing it in the dark. It was a beautiful morning too very crip with a nice wind to help me along my way. Lovely and sunny :). Wishing you all a wonderful day I hope everything is kind and peaceful for you all love ot love the pea xxx

@outlander It is really pooey that women cannot walk when and where they want to. It is not right and it hasn't changed over all these years either ... when I go out early I always carry my keys in my hand like knuckle dusters for protection. I remember a cop saying that years ago and to go for the eyes.

Now you would probably be charged for assaulting the attacker and now they would say to either allow the assault to occur or blame you for being there in the first place.

Thanks @Sophia1 It's a stand-alone supermarket, with street shops next to it.

There is no internal "shopping centre" as such, so no centre management.

I could try to speak to the Vietnamese supermarket people, not sure how far that would get me.

I drove all the way to the MH support group yesterday. The date was correct, but no-one turned up (not even the organiser), cancelled or something without notice.

I hope you have been sleeping better.

Adge

@outlander On a brighter note outlander how is everything with you? I really hope that hand of yours is nearly mended.

Hello @Bunniekins @outlander @Adge @Maggie @Former-Member @Owlunar @eudemonism

and all others about the forums

walking at night is not safe for any gender these days....even during the day in some areas..

adge if you feel threatened within your own community that is not how life should be...I wonder if others feel the same way...I suppose there are venues where you can voice your concerns...local newspaper? Police station? Up to you how you feel..not for me to push you to do something that you don't feel comfortable about...only suggestions..I do mean well and care about your welfare...mental health group cancelled without notification is rude...or perhaps an oversight? They might appreciate feedback...again up to you..

hoping that you all have. Restful day..

mine will be very quiet after early morning going to bed...

take care all

Hi @Sophia1. I hope you managed some rest after a long sleepless night. I have been out with a friend. We had a coffee at Bunnings, then I bought some pavers to put down sometime, just four, as its muddy outside my back door. Sometime. They are on the muddy grass now.

@Bunniekins@outlander I used to night walk, years ago now. It was safer then, now I don't feel safe out at all, not even in the daytime, and I think tassie is much safer than most states. Your key protection sounds good @Bunniekins but still unsafe I feel, and sadly, what you say about women being unsafe and ending up being blamed, so true.

@Adge That is awful what is happening to you. Like @Sophia1 suggested, reporting it if you can. You should be able to shop without harassment. As far as the MH not being there or letting you know.. How rude they are. Says so much about their attitude.

I might have a shower and head to bed for a rest. Lovely chatting here, Thankyou.