10 Women on Whether They Ever Feel Truly Safe—and How They Protect Themselves

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Glamour spoke with women in metropolises across the country on the status of women’s sense of safety throughout the U.S. Every woman interviewed described methods they’ve developed over time to keep themselves safe in public while navigating the challenges of being seen and not hurt in America.Luisa, 33, SeattleAs a woman in this world, are we ever truly safe?

I think it was ingrained in me from a very early age that this is not a safe world and we have to do everything in our power to stay safe.

From a young age, I was trained to be hyper-vigilant of my surroundings, carry keys in my hand, walk with purpose, check in with friends or family daily.I've noticed lately that I find myself subconsciously turning my engagement ring over or keeping my hand in my pocket as to not draw any unwanted attention.

Sometimes I take a longer route home to avoid a resident drunk in our neighborhood who likes to yell at passersby.Andi, 34, Los AngelesGenerally, I feel pretty safe but I’m always aware of my surroundings.