Since I was a girl, my mom prepared me. Being FEMALE, she warned to never trust ppl& #39;s first intentions. More-than-likely it& #39;s cloack-service. Predatory behavior is REAL! Which is why I don& #39;t understand the @GoodwillIntl employee& #39;s lip service: "I hate swap-meet days" wtf #cypress https://twitter.com/alyssangelica__/status/1280037886721572864">https://twitter.com/alyssange...

I& #39;d make sure my outfit had pockets, so could keep a knife for defense. I have a pepperspray on my keys. I bench press & deadlift at an intermediate level so I can withstand bodyweight. I don& #39;t wear slip-shoes/heels(better to run). I survey my destination b4 PARKING.

Before I leave home, I prepare my phone: charge on full, duplicate photos removed(space for evidence), let a friend know your plans(in case they need to roll with ur escape plan). These are legit life-saving tips!

If I frequent a certain place/route, pay attention to activity in the surroundings(even the drive, if things feel off, be in tune and don& #39;t panic, be aware!)

Now, with kids, it& #39;s different: I go with my husband, we follow the same routines above(no matter what) Sometimes, he& #39;ll notice ppl/couples lingering while we shop. He makes his presence vary known. But, if I didn& #39;t have him... Let& #39;s think.. never thought this before..

For the purpose of this thread, let& #39;s just say I go out w/kids, no hubby. I do all above as well as: have crow bar in back seat, bat in the trunk, keys/pepper-spray around my neck(lanyard-life), notice ppl outside vs. inside(where/when), no window shopping/small tlk (in/pay/out).

When I say small tlk I even mean the socialite of the store. This could be apart of the scheme to get you distracted/off your game. Women nurture, helping is what we do, but don& #39;t feed into it. You have to think "why are they talking to me?"