Everyday life of a woman

Is moments of discomfort or embarrassment and sometimes fear. Leers and judgements that come from anywhere and everywhere. All encompassing, no start or end, it just exists and never goes away.

Walking a big quicker, crossing over to the other side, sitting in the back seat, getting off a bus, changing seats on a train, looking down to avoid eye contact, doing up your coat, leaving early, telling people where you'll be.

Being groped by a stranger on the tram or your new boyfriend's middle aged father. A kindly neighbour giving you a lift home when you're a bit tipsy then feeling your breasts as they open the door to let you out. Using the public toilet as a child and have a man expose his penis. An encounter with a colleague who turns out to be a sexual predator that targets all new female employees. Leaving a violent partner only to be told no-one can help you.

Of course there are good men: loving father, treasured son, beloved grandad, favourite uncle, supportive friend, big brother, helpful neighbour, encouraging co -worker, great boss, fellow traveller, great doctor, thoughtful stranger, helpful mechanic, lovely teacher.

But this is not about men. This is about highlighting the everyday experience of most women. Realising that it doesn't have to be like this. Coming together as a society to make changes. To make the world a safer place for everyone.