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muffy said:
had i enrolled my son in something he would not be in the shape hes in

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Muffy, no blaming yourself. How were you to know that some kids would be that horrid to another human being, especially one whom was already struggling? Not your fault.

For me... I've been exceedingly fortunate. Even with a physical disability, and being a woman and sometimes alone in unfavourable places ... I've never been attacked, although I've been followed a few times (which scared me senseless!)

I've got my favourite protective device. My purse. It actually weighs 5 pounds, and it's been referred to (by friends) as the best defence for me against anyone. One swing of it, and it'll seriously injure someone. I also have a penlight thing, that when shone in someone's eyes can temporarily blind them. I also always have my cellphone on me.

Beyond that though... can't really do any sort of program/training for protection, unless they offer one geared towards those with disabilities.