RICHMOND (VA)
The Presbyterian Outlook
October 15, 2019
By Katrina Pekich-Bundy
“Don’t walk alone at night.”
“Always carry pepper spray.”
“Never leave your drink unattended at a party.”
“When walking alone in a parking garage, always put your keys between your fingers.”
Most females have heard these recommendations at some point. They are the sacred conversations that happen from woman to girl — words of wisdom and warning. Grandmothers and mothers continue this oral tradition from generation to generation. The terminology and situation change over time. Now the conversation includes: “Never meet a man you met online in a private place.” The sentiments remain: Stay safe.
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