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Boyfriend and I had some pretty vicious homophobic insults and threats hurled at us by two young women as we walked in front of them earlier. A crowded place. Broad daylight. I must admit, this is starting to wear me down.
I blame myself of course. My hair is a little longer. Grey, too, so it stands out. They mentioned it, that’s what made me realise they were talking to me. I had a red jumper on. Tight jeans. I attracted their attention. I felt very exposed and unsafe. It is 2021.
I turned round and it didn’t stop them. They did it more. I kept looking in case my gaze could shame them but it encouraged them. They want us dead, apparently. They said it over and over. Loud, too. Literal strangers. Tired.
This previous attack was just five weeks ago. I’m 45, so I’ve had around 40 years of this. It never gets any less frightening. Is this forever? What about when I’m too old to walk quickly away? Or can’t see or hear them coming? Basically, I’m fucked. https://twitter.com/theguyliner/status/1372978205129326596?s=20
Thank you for all your kind messages. 
