Living in a big city usually means that you almost never get to be totally alone. If you’re running some errands, rushing from point A to point B, or just feel like going for a walk, there is a high chance that you might meet someone you know or at least see some random people. And sometimes it’s a good thing, especially when you’re walking alone, as these strangers might save your life. Well, at least this is what happened to TikTok user @lyss, who shared her story of what happened during her walk back home in New York City.
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This TikTok user decided to share her story of what happened to her during her walk home to let others know why it's better not to wear headphones when you're alone
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Alyssa Bossio, who is an influencer and blogger, shared a video on her TikTok to warn all people out there about a dangerous situation she got into. The woman started her story by advising people not to use their headphones if they’re walking all by themselves. She admitted that she made this mistake herself and it could’ve ended in her being assaulted.
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Alyssa was going back home from Starbucks, which is not that far away from her apartment. And I guess like many people these days, she was wearing her headphones and looking at her phone. She was so caught up in what her friend sent her that she didn’t notice that a man was following her.
The woman was listening to some video while she was headed home and didn't notice that a man had been following her
A random lady noticed that the woman was being followed and tried to warn her, but she couldn't hear her
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A lady saw this situation and tried to get Alyssa’s attention. However, she couldn’t hear the woman, who was non-stop shouting. Once the TikToker walked into the lobby of her apartment, she heard the woman and saw what was behind her—a man standing with something in his pocket.
The man followed her into her apartment lobby before she heard the lady's scream and turned around to see what was happening
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The man was actually standing in Alyssa’s lobby, but ran out once she saw him. The woman was happy that her apartment building has security cameras, so she was able to report the incident to the police. Of course, she was very grateful to this determined lady who was chasing both of them the entire time and made sure that Alyssa would hear her.
Bored Panda contacted Alyssa to find out if there is any update to the situation. According to her, the police are still investigating the incident but the most important update in this situation is to keep yourself from being distracted by things like your phone or headphones. She also shared: “As a friend of mine says, eliminating your hearing and vision takes away all of your natural defenses. I had another follower of mine also give me a tip, to always make eye contact with people who look like a threat. Usually, they look for distracted women or women listening to something, on their phone, etc.”
It all ended well with no one getting hurt, but this story taught the woman that you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times
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Incidents like this can have a huge impact on a person’s mind. So how is the woman holding up after this situation? “I feel guarded. I need to be more cautious and I am worried about listening to music, which I usually do while walking or exercising in the city,” stated Alyssa. She also revealed that she had been feeling unsafe before, but the man actually following her to her apartment building made her realize how badly this situation could’ve ended if it wasn’t for another woman who chased her.
People online noticed that this happens not only in NYC but other cities too, so people should be aware of their surroundings no matter where they are, especially when they’re alone. What do you think about this situation? Leave your thoughts in the comments down below!
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People online were creeped out by this situation, but they were also happy that this brave lady didn't leave the woman alone
