Walking alone at night is a huge fear of mine. If you have ever been on social media, there are a bunch of “tools” sold for self-defense, such as keychain pepper spray and comb knives. If you actually attempted to use these tools against a dangerous person, there is a high chance you will actually hurt yourself first instead of the threat. The fear persists, and you have to asses every sound, every footstep, and be extremely vigilant while walking at night. My aim is not to offer solutions for self-defense, but I do hope people who perhaps have not experienced this type of fear can be more empathetic towards those who did. It’s important to start a conversation about this subject.