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#MeToo embarrassed, ashamed, and Strong #MumbaiGirls

Those were the initial days when I had started travelling alone. For the first time in 15 years, I was travelling alone by Bus. I was anxious, worried if I will get down at correct stop or not. I would have asked almost 5 times to people if Ghatkopar station came, got down and I had no clue which way is station. Finally, I reach other side of the station and take another Bus, reach college. Wow! It is not so difficult Amrita. You can get used to it! I was wearing a fitted Sky Blue Salwar Kameez which was one of my favorites. While returning, Buses were not as empty as in the morning and I have no idea how to get into that. 4 Buses gone. Alright, need to get into that now, looked at people and next bus I’m in that crowded Bus. I’m in that fully packed Bus and touched everywhere, can’t say if it is space or intention. Ignore and keep moving! Now it is routine and everyday new story. Someone touching bottom, someone front. I can keep my Bag either front or back. I decide, it is

Justified Killing

Yesterday read a news that said “4 dogs burned alive, 16 poisoned”. I was like, “Wow, is that even possible or legal?” I’m still trying to find out if I can do that. Anyone? Can I do that as well please? Can I just burn or poison that guy who was staring at me or rather my boobs? Can I tie that guy and burn alive who touched me inappropriately in the Bus? Can we poison them who molested one of us? Oh, we have law for rapes, so don’t worry about it. I guess those dogs would have done something so terrible for this fate, isn’t it? Did they molest a child? Or they must be stalking? Just in case you want to read this news - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/in-pune-4-dogs-burned-alive-16-poisoned/articleshow/60933868.cms I have never been an Animal Enthusiast. Not earlier and not even today when I own a Pet for 2 years. I would say, knowing them so closely has given a different perspective. Though I never hated any of them