Self-defense is a way of nurturing ourselves
by caring about our own safety and the safety of others.
Nearly everyone who is does not consider themselves a part of dominant culture, including all women, have stories to tell. Sometimes it is the attack that scares us all. Often, it is the abuse and assault experienced in families, neighborhoods, workplaces and places where we socialize. It can be an uncomfortable feeling, words that don't feel right, or actions that are hurtful in some way from someone we know well or only recognize, an authority figure, or stranger.
Most of the stories have happy endings because we are here to tell them. Successful self-defense can but does not have to involve physical fighting. It can range from a confident look, to a few choice words, to a change of our plans that changes the intention of a potential assailant. Self-defense is about listening to our intuition, making choices, feeling empowered, and knowing that we always do the best we can. It is about living life fully.
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