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I've lived in cities and travelled pretty extensively, and I just never really felt scared. I took normal precautions and stayed alert, especially at night or in unknown areas.
Then, about a year and a half ago, I was mugged in broad daylight in what is probably the nicest part of our city. I was just on a brief walk during my lunch hour, only about 2 blocks from my office, on a semi-crowded street since most of the other people downtown were also taking their lunch break. I ignored a man begging for money, and he then punched me in the back of the head, kicked my back, and stole my purse. That experience really shook me up because it reminded me that bad stuff can happen at any time of the day and in virtually any location.
Since then, I try not to be scared but it is honestly still having a pretty bad impact on me.
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