Media S.
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Last Saturday, my dinner plans fell through, so I headed to my favorite bar, Segno, to celebrate finishing my broken arm treatment.
Upon arriving, I was warmly greeted by Sebastian, the head bartender. I was enjoying a good time chatting with Emir, another bartender, until a man from Saudi Arabia began harassing me.
At first, our conversation was casual, talking about drinks and the bar, but it quickly turned inappropriate.
He leaned on me, tried to touch my thigh, and even asked to kiss me. Scared, I rushed to the restroom to escape.
Thankfully, a kind regular, Sherrin, and the staff, Sebastian and Emir, were incredibly supportive, making sure I felt safe and even getting me home safely.
Despite the unsettling experience, I feel deeply grateful for the support I received.
It also makes me wonder how different things could have been if I were at a bar where I didn’t know anyone or had the same support system.