I was mugged a block off of Commonwealth Ave. I had been reading some promo material from Model Mugging, a program designed to train women how to deal with the unfortunate situation. A group of three youngsters approached me. The best strategy is one used by all the animals: look for any chance to RUN. I turned and started walking the other way. They caught up and surrounded me. They wanted my backpack, so I gave it to them. I then used one of the techniques recommended by Model Mugging: I shouted as loud as I physically could, describing what was going on. THEY TOOK MY BACKPACK. IT HAS MY DIABETES SUPPLIES... I might have started another sentence, but the kids ran away. Once I saw them run, I ran the other way. I found someone with a cell phone, called the police. I got the backpack back and my glasses which were knocked off.
I am prepared for mugging. Having a strategy in place was a very good thing. We kept living in the apartment for a few years. > > _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@blu.org http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss