Just sharing what happened and how I reacted. This is happening to me, but the first time it got this intense. So thought I could share.
Passing brings up classical female problems. At times it is flattering, but I suppose with the time it will just become something that bothers me, like it does most women out there.
I get comments while walking streets. It is not like on that video from the US I watched. Typical Dutch have been fairly polite with me so far, except when I happen to stumble on one that is drunk and wants sex [preferably for free]. They'd be just sitting or barely walking without intent to even follow, lol. But I am also getting sexual comments and men following me for a period of time. When that happens, they have been black without exception.
It doesn't last for long and it usually doesn't bother me significantly. However, last Thursday night one man followed me from the half of a street, over a square, along two other streets and back along the two streets and further (a square and a street), until I found a square that was swarming with the police. That was more than 1km of following and saying things like:
- You like big ones? I've got ... (sound with tongue)
- Nice ass.
- Sexyyy!
- (Making kissing noise that sounds like tearing nylons)
- What is it on your phone?
- Wanna call me?
- Good legs.
- (Dog panting)
- I've got something for you
- Like lollipops?
The next level, I don't expect this guy to be exactly fan of transwomen. So, if I got clocked, I could expect a violent reaction even.
But so far all everyone did is talk. My best defense is to avoid any interaction and keep phone ready and out of harasser's reach. Keep walking! I spotted him because I accidentally stopped to type something in the phone and he passed me without taking eyes off me. Then I paid more attention and noticed he was following me. So he probably started earlier than I know.
