OK. So you don’t have eyes in the back of your head, but nothing is stopping you from turning around every once in a while to see if anyone is walking behind you, especially if you are walking by yourself. I am sure this guy wished he had been paying more attention: http://bit.ly/3EggTZ This happened in Rogers Park, but it could be anywhere and at anytime of the day. Self-Defense is a state of mind, so stay alert to the possibilities and think about where you will run to should you find yourself in a similar situation. Having a place to run to is better than just running aimlessly.
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