Old Money, New Woman: How to Manage Your Money and Your Life by Byron Tully

Author:Byron Tully [Tully, Byron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: SEL000000 Self-Help/General
Publisher: Acorn Street Press
Published: 2019-01-23T04:17:44+00:00

‘Speak the language of the person you seek to become.’

—Anonymous

Self Defense

Sadly, I’m required to remind you that not all men acknowledge nonverbal signals, nor do they all respect women as they should. Violence against women is a global problem that you, as a woman, must be personally aware of.

Domestic violence, as the term implies, often refers to physical and emotional abuse that happens at home among family members. A common scenario is that the husband is violent with his wife. Should you find yourself in this situation, or even think you may be going in that direction, there are resources available to you, online, on the phone, down the street.

I am not going to discuss domestic violence in this book. I’m not qualified, and many other authors and professionals are. If you need help, use your power: click on the internet for expert assistance, call a trusted friend, or call 911.

The issue I will discuss briefly is personal safety and self-defense in public areas, where assault is usually unpredictable. The obvious truth is that men are many times physically larger and stronger than women. A man can restrain, attack, and harm a woman, simply because of this physical advantage. Again, sadly, this happens all too frequently.

As a woman, you must ask yourself the question, ‘Would I be able to fight back if I were attacked?’. As a modern woman, you are working, socializing, and traveling, many times late at night and/or alone. You may have experienced a nervous, sinking feeling when walking alone at night, in a seemingly empty or poorly lit parking lot, or in an underground parking garage. Other situations include entering an apartment building, or, as a real estate professional, hosting an ‘Open House’ at a property where you are the only one on site until potential buyers arrive.

You may have been at social events with others in attendance when a man makes an unwelcome advance. You reject him, and he reacts in a threatening or violent manner. You may have extricated yourself from the situation, but, when you leave, you have the uneasy feeling that someone from the party might be following you—to your car or your place of residence.

In this situation, you may become upset and afraid. That’s understandable. What you can’t do is blame yourself for another person’s behavior should they react poorly to your requirement for respect. What you can do is take precautions and be prepared.

Know this: if a man enters your personal space without your permission, you have the right to clear that personal space promptly, without apology or delay. Furthermore, a little preparation and practice can give you a sense of what you could do in the event that you were attacked. This will give you a measure of confidence and competence, which increases the likelihood that you’ll respond effectively in the event someone assaults you.

More than expert technique, the willingness to fight is the priority with this issue. We’ve discussed not being a victim with regards to your finances and your health.

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