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Key · 06-17-2023, 01:03 PM

I was assaulted a week ago. I was waiting at the crosswalk to go to work and some guy followed me from like a block away. I hadn't really thought much of it until I turned to look at him to say "good morning" and within seconds he pulls out a pepper spray and sprayed me right in the face. I ended up in the hospital and the next day I put in my notice at work. I constantly have this fear that walking in public, something like this might happen. But to have it actually happen is terrifying. I'm doing ok all things considered. I was planning to leave my job for some time now but this was just the straw that broke the camels back. I still dont feel comfortable going outside but in the meantime, I'm just chilling at home and getting better every day. It still shakes me to the core and i can still see it vividly on my head. Unfortunately the guy was wearing glasses, a hoodie and a mask so I wouldn't even be able to recognize him if I wanted to. I'm only sharing this here because iI've been both pretty inactive but on top of that, I dont want these thoughts circling in my head. Like i said I'm doing ok. Taking it day by day for now.

Mindy · 06-17-2023, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Key

I was assaulted a week ago. I was waiting at the crosswalk to go to work and some guy followed me from like a block away. I hadn't really thought much of it until I turned to look at him to say "good morning" and within seconds he pulls out a pepper spray and sprayed me right in the face. I ended up in the hospital and the next day I put in my notice at work. I constantly have this fear that walking in public, something like this might happen. But to have it actually happen is terrifying. I'm doing ok all things considered. I was planning to leave my job for some time now but this was just the straw that broke the camels back. I still dont feel comfortable going outside but in the meantime, I'm just chilling at home and getting better every day. It still shakes me to the core and i can still see it vividly on my head. Unfortunately the guy was wearing glasses, a hoodie and a mask so I wouldn't even be able to recognize him if I wanted to. I'm only sharing this here because iI've been both pretty inactive but on top of that, I dont want these thoughts circling in my head. Like i said I'm doing ok. Taking it day by day for now.

That's horrible

Glad you're doing okay and sucks that happened! Seems odd to just attack you randomly walking down the street. Sad how to meant a nice greeting of good morning to him and he pepper sprays you.

The Batlord · 06-17-2023, 01:19 PM

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You literally only exist as an internet personality. The idea that you have had any influence on me at all is narcissistic at best.

Sounds like you could use a little of my influence. Knowing the proper method of tipping a cow will only get you so far.

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Originally Posted by Key

I was assaulted a week ago. I was waiting at the crosswalk to go to work and some guy followed me from like a block away. I hadn't really thought much of it until I turned to look at him to say "good morning" and within seconds he pulls out a pepper spray and sprayed me right in the face. I ended up in the hospital and the next day I put in my notice at work. I constantly have this fear that walking in public, something like this might happen. But to have it actually happen is terrifying. I'm doing ok all things considered. I was planning to leave my job for some time now but this was just the straw that broke the camels back. I still dont feel comfortable going outside but in the meantime, I'm just chilling at home and getting better every day. It still shakes me to the core and i can still see it vividly on my head. Unfortunately the guy was wearing glasses, a hoodie and a mask so I wouldn't even be able to recognize him if I wanted to. I'm only sharing this here because iI've been both pretty inactive but on top of that, I dont want these thoughts circling in my head. Like i said I'm doing ok. Taking it day by day for now.

God damn is there any indication why it happened or was it just some random psycho?

Key · 06-17-2023, 01:29 PM

It was a random occurance unfortunately. I was walking towards where the crosswalk is and i heard footsteps behind me as I walked toward the crosswalk and again, I was just assuming he was walking the same way. I only figured out he had the pepper spray when i turned to look at him to greet him. It is unfortunate but **** happens. I'm lucky it wasnt worse.

WWWP · 06-17-2023, 01:56 PM

That’s ****ing horrifying. I’m sorry that happened to you, I have been maced before (with bear spray) and it’s a maddening kind of pain that makes you want to scratch your own eyes out to make it stop. Let alone not being able to breathe. Team agoraphobic for life bruh.

Key · 06-17-2023, 02:31 PM

As each day goes by i think about it less and less but now when I simply go for a walk, I feel uneasy when i hear somebody or see somebody walking by. I've always been a recluse and I dont go out much regardless but now I have even less want to do so. I'm taking a few weeks off for myself as I've saved up but I wont be looking for work that requires me to leave my house. For my own anxiety sake.

Every day for the past few years I've always been super aware of my surroundings and unfortunately that didnt work out this time. It doesnt help that we live in a society with laughable gun control or lack thereof. Theres more positives to come from it but itll just take time. I'm choosing to look at this as an opportunity to change my life and better myself for the future.

The Batlord · 06-17-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WWWP

That’s ****ing horrifying. I’m sorry that happened to you, I have been maced before (with bear spray) and it’s a maddening kind of pain that makes you want to scratch your own eyes out to make it stop. Let alone not being able to breathe. Team agoraphobic for life bruh.

How the **** did you get bear sprayed?

WWWP · 06-17-2023, 07:03 PM

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How the **** did you get bear sprayed?

Everyone carries bear spray in Wyoming - it’s more effective than a gun in bear country. Some rednecks also choose to utilize bear spray instead of a gun in drunken bar fights.

djchameleon · 06-20-2023, 08:56 AM

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Not really. It’s slow there as well but it’s a quality vs quantity situation.

Should’ve reversed the jwb ban and demodded Frown. Straw that broke the camels back imo.

It's not easy to demod a moderator when the person that's supposed to do or has the power to doesn't ever show up.

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I think everybody jumped ship to SCC right?

The active people yes but it's also summer and warming up outside so that's also another reason for it to be slow.

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OH is over there? What's his user? Are you over there? Am I the only one here?

Yes you are the only one here basically along with Bat. Have fun you two kids.

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Originally Posted by Key

I was assaulted a week ago. I was waiting at the crosswalk to go to work and some guy followed me from like a block away. I hadn't really thought much of it until I turned to look at him to say "good morning" and within seconds he pulls out a pepper spray and sprayed me right in the face. I ended up in the hospital and the next day I put in my notice at work. I constantly have this fear that walking in public, something like this might happen. But to have it actually happen is terrifying. I'm doing ok all things considered. I was planning to leave my job for some time now but this was just the straw that broke the camels back. I still dont feel comfortable going outside but in the meantime, I'm just chilling at home and getting better every day. It still shakes me to the core and i can still see it vividly on my head. Unfortunately the guy was wearing glasses, a hoodie and a mask so I wouldn't even be able to recognize him if I wanted to. I'm only sharing this here because iI've been both pretty inactive but on top of that, I dont want these thoughts circling in my head. Like i said I'm doing ok. Taking it day by day for now.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sure you have thought about it. Look into work from home jobs so you can avoid it going forward. By it I mean having to interact with the public in any capacity.

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Originally Posted by Key

As each day goes by i think about it less and less but now when I simply go for a walk, I feel uneasy when i hear somebody or see somebody walking by. I've always been a recluse and I dont go out much regardless but now I have even less want to do so. I'm taking a few weeks off for myself as I've saved up but I wont be looking for work that requires me to leave my house. For my own anxiety sake.

Every day for the past few years I've always been super aware of my surroundings and unfortunately that didnt work out this time. It doesnt help that we live in a society with laughable gun control or lack thereof. Theres more positives to come from it but itll just take time. I'm choosing to look at this as an opportunity to change my life and better myself for the future.

Agree with the bolded but that's good that you are slowly coming around and aren't as on edge.

Mindy · 07-20-2023, 06:21 PM

Last post was a month ago^

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Today was nice, new Nas album tonight! went to the store, bought some rice packets. Been scrolling through forums and listening to music. chatting with people online. Tried out connections for the first time today, (new york times puzzle game).

yesterday went into the woods and snapped this photo!

07-20-2023, 06:21 PM	#78850 (permalink)
Mindy ask me about cosmology Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 9,045	Last post was a month ago^ ---- Today was nice, new Nas album tonight! went to the store, bought some rice packets. Been scrolling through forums and listening to music. chatting with people online. Tried out connections for the first time today, (new york times puzzle game). yesterday went into the woods and snapped this photo! Attached Thumbnails __________________ https://www.instagram.com/shhons_meme_agency Last edited by Mindy; 07-20-2023 at 08:35 PM.

06-17-2023, 01:03 PM	#78841 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I was assaulted a week ago. I was waiting at the crosswalk to go to work and some guy followed me from like a block away. I hadn't really thought much of it until I turned to look at him to say "good morning" and within seconds he pulls out a pepper spray and sprayed me right in the face. I ended up in the hospital and the next day I put in my notice at work. I constantly have this fear that walking in public, something like this might happen. But to have it actually happen is terrifying. I'm doing ok all things considered. I was planning to leave my job for some time now but this was just the straw that broke the camels back. I still dont feel comfortable going outside but in the meantime, I'm just chilling at home and getting better every day. It still shakes me to the core and i can still see it vividly on my head. Unfortunately the guy was wearing glasses, a hoodie and a mask so I wouldn't even be able to recognize him if I wanted to. I'm only sharing this here because iI've been both pretty inactive but on top of that, I dont want these thoughts circling in my head. Like i said I'm doing ok. Taking it day by day for now.

06-17-2023, 01:29 PM	#78844 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	It was a random occurance unfortunately. I was walking towards where the crosswalk is and i heard footsteps behind me as I walked toward the crosswalk and again, I was just assuming he was walking the same way. I only figured out he had the pepper spray when i turned to look at him to greet him. It is unfortunate but **** happens. I'm lucky it wasnt worse.

06-17-2023, 02:31 PM	#78846 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	As each day goes by i think about it less and less but now when I simply go for a walk, I feel uneasy when i hear somebody or see somebody walking by. I've always been a recluse and I dont go out much regardless but now I have even less want to do so. I'm taking a few weeks off for myself as I've saved up but I wont be looking for work that requires me to leave my house. For my own anxiety sake. Every day for the past few years I've always been super aware of my surroundings and unfortunately that didnt work out this time. It doesnt help that we live in a society with laughable gun control or lack thereof. Theres more positives to come from it but itll just take time. I'm choosing to look at this as an opportunity to change my life and better myself for the future.