We all wish we lived in a world where women could go about their daily lives without fear, but the reality is far from ideal. Thankfully, women are sharing their experiences and safety tips to help others stay vigilant. One woman’s recent encounter proves just how valuable this advice can be—and how it might save someone from a dangerous situation.
The woman, who shared her story on Reddit, was shopping at a mall with her husband when she decided to use the restroom before heading home. Her husband went ahead to the car, leaving her alone for just a few minutes. But as soon as she entered the bathroom, she noticed something unsettling—a man standing inside, watching her.
Her instincts kicked in, and she remembered a crucial piece of advice she had read online: Never enter a public restroom if you suspect you’re being followed. She immediately turned around and walked back into the mall, but the man followed her out. Heart pounding, she recalled another tip: If you think someone is tailing you, duck into a store they wouldn’t normally visit. Spotting a dollhouse shop, she quickly stepped inside—only for the man to follow her in again, staring directly at her.
Now certain she was being pursued, she bolted outside, the stranger still close behind. With no time to waste, she grabbed her phone, called her husband, and announced loudly, “I’m being followed by the man behind me.” Her husband rushed over, and the moment the stalker realized he’d been caught, he turned and disappeared into the crowd. Thanks to quick thinking and online safety advice, she avoided what could have been a terrifying ordeal.
