Walking down a poorly lighted street you suddenly feel some one is following you

Hi there... This definetly sounds like a book I read the other night called "11 Hours", luckily in your situation there was a cop on hand. Good to hear that you were safe, who knows what could've happened if that police car was not in your sights. Anyway next time I would definetly call the cab, especially being very pregnant and all, no matter how expensive it was. A persons safety and life is more expensive then money. Have a great day and be safe lady, I hope you can meets some neat friends soon...

I am very glad you said you came away safe that can be very scary. I was somewhat amazed to read that it had happened almost 50 years ago, but then this kind of thing can happen at any time and in any place. I am in my mid 50s and have spent a lot of my adult life walking alone at night, but I am not sure I would have done so if pregnant, especially if I were very far along. But during my time at University, I spent a lot of time with other women build up our self confidence. We wanted to be strong, independent women. We took classes in how to take care of ourselves, we took self defense classes and what I remember the preached most, it, be very aware of your surroundings, behave as though your are strong, walk with a purpose, (that is don't not show fear), and always be aware of stores or police stations you can run to. I try to keep these things in mind. I try not to do really stupid things, I try to be as safe as possible. I try to stick to busy, well light streets when walking alone. I try to walk with a group or at least one other person when possible. And now days, I carry a cell phone, something it took me a long time to warm to, but they are a nice safety feature. And I make sure my cell phone has a GPS unit in it, that the cell is always on, and that it is handy for me to grab in an emergency. When I must go out at night by myself, whether driving, walking or taking a cab I let a friend know where I am going, when I am leaving and when I expect to return, and I make sure that I call a friend when I return home. Just as I expect friends to do with me. We try to watch out for each other. That is what friends and family are for. It is just like when I drive someone home from dinner or a movie a night, I always wait to make sure they are safely in their home or apartment, have a ligt on and single to me prior to my leaving the area, and if they do not I will call the police to come and check them out. Because you can be too safe.

oohh, thats scared me...Glad and im thankful that your safe. If that will happened to me maybe i will walked faster and i will not bother to turned back at whatever who followed me..And look someone that i can turn to.

You did the right thing. Thank God it worked out for you. I once years ago sensed someone was following me. I was right...he took me from behind dragged me to a secluded area and proceeded to rob and rape me. He was never caught.

It's lucky you find the police. Your husband is right. It's dangerous for a woman with nobody walking down in poorly lighted street.and especially you are pregnant just be careful and go by taxi then. Send my wishes to the police

Firstly, stay calm and walk slowly as though nothing happens first. Wait till you suspect that he is up to no good then you carry out any action by looking around for something that can be used as a weapon. Lastly, just use it to hit the man till he runs off or you run off if you are not confident enough.

You got lucky there was a patrol car nearby. You shouldn't have done that! its a crazy world out there. im glad you are safe. :D

I don't know what I would have done if that happened to me. I know I wouldn't be walking if I was pregnant, and it was late at night. I just don't like being on my own at night.

Wow that was something. It sounded so real kind of like a suspense, when your wrote this. But yea I'm so glad that you were safe. See we need to be careful, what we do, where we go. Everybody in the streets are not always here to be our friend or just fellowship. People are out there to hurt. So I know that was God that protected you. See just imagine if you was not by that station, I think that your conditions would have been a little worst.

It was very lucky that you saw that police officer, how very scary and you pregnant too, I have never been followed. But when I used to walk home alone after a night out, many moons ago, then I would hear sounds and imagine I was being followed. Many times I have belted home in my high heels nearly breaking my neck.

You did the wise move. The age we have now is unsafe. It's good you saw a police car otherwise, you would have run for your safety but that won't be good for both you and your baby. It is another proof that God really protects the people who love him. Psalms 34:7

That is great,the officer giving you a ride.A lot won't anymore.I am glad you are safe....we can never be too careful.You did the right thing.

I never came across such things before,yet,i know safety and health is the most important thing in one's life,so,next time you go out,take a cab no matter how much it will cost you.if people meet such situation,i think the most important is keeping calm(though it's difficult) and then try to find a crowded place or maybe you can go into a supermarket,anyway,you should find a place with some other persons;if possible,call the police cause it will not only save you but also save other pedesrians potentially.