All women have stories about times when they were approached by people without their consent. Whether it was catcalling or an actual verbal or physical attack, it doesn’t matter — it has happened to everyone. Because, unfortunately, society still hasn’t quite evolved to the point where we no longer need to be concerned about our safety.
And growing up, many of us hear that we ought to learn how to defend ourselves and avoid putting ourselves in dangerous situations — as if it didn’t depend on the aggressors not to, well… be aggressive. But, again, we live in a society that’s better than before, but still has miles to go. And TikTok influencer Ava Bella has certainly had her own share of scares.
Because of this, she recorded and posted a TikTok video sharing her tips and tricks for staying safe, even in mundane situations like riding the bus or walking home. The video was incredibly well received, and netizens even shared their own tips for all women — and frankly, anyone who needs them — to see and write down. So, without any further ado, here are the tricks Ava shared.
