I never felt like this. I’m 105 lbs, 5’ 2” so I’m used to being a diminutive person lol. I work a physical job but some of the heavier tasks I delegate to stronger women or men.

Maybe this is to do with environment? I live in a fairly safe area. It’s not so big it’s anonymous, there’s generally a community vibe still. I walk to work in the early darkness and feel safe. I don’t tend to think of the harm men can do me because it’s not something that has happened I guess. Apart from one rough boyfriend years ago but that was someone I knew, I got away from him thankfully.

But I know other women will have very different experiences.