I totally relate, being around men I don't know is uncomfortable for me too, especially if they talk about women in such a manner. Reading about men talking like that, or seeing it on tv upsets me as well. Or seeing pictures where women are objectified. It doesn't have to be a threatening situation. I rarely find myself in potentionally threatening situations anymore. Having been abused you'll be sensitive to that kind of things, it's completely normal. That doesn't make it any easier to handle, though. All I can say is I understand what you're going through.
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