Comments on: It was in Broad Daylight

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:32:35 +0000

I know I’m late. But wow. That’s both terrible and awesome.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:59:57 +0000

Aw, thanks, Marilyn! Yikes…that must have been horrible! I’m glad you’re OK, too. I might ride bikes or scoot to the train for a bit, yeah. I’ve got a giganto chain for the scoot and a good lock for the bike, so they’d probably be alright at the station. At least, they’d be as safe as anywhere else I’d leave them. Haha.

By: marilyn

marilyn — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:00:01 +0000

Becky, I’m so glad that you’re okay and that you’re able to get something pretty awesome (a reminder of how great your neighbors are) out of something so scary. I know you’ll get back a sense of independence again (because I was mugged at gunpoint when I was 19 near River St. in Sav’h, and I was eventually comfortable enough to walk around in NYC by myself!), though I agree with Annie that the extra awareness is not a bad tint to have. Would you feel safer on your bike and/or is it not a good idea to leave your bike locked at the MARTA station all day?

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:08:34 +0000

Yikes! Molly, be so careful!!!

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:43:33 +0000

Oh, wow! What a story – good for you, Becky!

I’m actually surprised that nothing like that has happened to me, yet – especially when I was living alone in the Highlands.

My neighborhood has a really vigilant neighborhood watch program and they put “security alert” letters in our mailboxes when break ins happen. The scary thing is that the break ins have now advanced to muggings at gunpoint!

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:57:14 +0000

Thanks guys! I think you’re totally right…in the end, it really was a positive experience. I could not live on a more awesome street.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:38:51 +0000

Yikes girl, I am so sorry… I’m glad you are ok and got your things back. I was attacked in college so I know how weird it is – “really??” is the exact kind of response I had. Your confidence will come back one day, it will just take time. It will probably forever be tinged with awareness, but that’s not such a bad thing always ;).

I’m glad you have such great people supporting you. Just give yourself plenty of time to get over this. Sorry honey!

By: Tobi/Ivey Handcrafted

Tobi/Ivey Handcrafted — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:58:09 +0000

Well that is overall a great story – because you weren’t hurt, you got your purse back and you have awesome neighbors. Glad the story turned out positively! xoxo