I was in a store parking lot headed for my van. An undesirable person was at the door and started following me hollering obscenities. I felt him advancing. I had my pepper spray ready, turned around feet firmly planted, and hollered ’STOP’. He saw I was prepared to defend myself and backed away and I got to my vehicle safely. I was shaken and grateful I had my pepper spray. My ‘what if’ and ‘just in case’ hit me in the middle of the forehead and reinforced my personal s

Before joining Damsel in Defense I was your garden variety human. I didn't think about safety going for my walk and when I did it was a passing thought. I'd hear noise from behind me, a kid on a skateboard or bicycle, and it startled me momentarily until I'd turn around to see who it was. Then I'd let out a sigh of relief. Seeds of awareness and safety were being planted from way back. Eight years ago Damsel in Defense came into my life. The knowledge I've gained is pric