Thank you @BethRags it did help. I put on my “empowering rock” playlist full of songs about fighting back. I was able to secure a bike away from all the other riders. It helped that the gym was pretty empty. A guy came along and used the other bike next to me and I was surreptitiously side eyeing him. He didn’t look in my direction though. I was glad when he left so I could feel safe again but also because he had awful cologne on and it kept wafting over lol.

I was feeling strong when I left but I still couldn’t bring myself to go to the grocery store. I became very anxious again when I got home and wishing for just peace and quiet so I laid in bed waiting for my phone to charge.

I am feeling better now that RS is home from work. I feel more protected.