19/11/2025
Went for a run this morning and the route was very quiet. As I was running, I saw four men walking up ahead.
And I began questioning:
“Should I keep going or should I turn around?”
Something told me to turn around, so I did.
And of course afterwards I had that familiar thought:
“Am I overreacting? They were probably just out for a walk…”
But here’s the thing, women don’t get the luxury of assuming everything is fine.
We read the room.
We assess risk.
We make decisions that keep us safe, even if someone else might think we’re being dramatic.
I wasn’t scared.
I wasn’t panicked.
I was simply listening to my gut.
If you’ve ever changed your route, crossed the road, pretended to make a call, or sped up because something just didn’t feel right…
You’re not overreacting.
You’re aware.
And that’s strength, not fear.
