Don’t Come for Me, Buddy, Because I Will Fight Back

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Women have endured far too much from the horrors of rape culture. We grow up preoccupied with how men view our bodies: Is this top too revealing? We analyze our behaviors: Am I too standoffish? Did I have one drink too many? We find ourselves blamed for being in the “wrong place at the wrong time.” We’re often told to stay quiet and act demure.

Then there are the chilling stories, like that of Jamie Thompson, who was out for a jog in her local park. Her assailant had the audacity to lurk in a public restroom, waiting for a victim. But Jamie surprised everyone when she fought back using techniques she learned in a self-defense class, ultimately saving herself from assault.

Her story ignited a fire within me. It enraged me. It made me want to unleash my fury on that predator. It’s infuriating that a simple jog could have turned deadly. It’s a stark reminder that we’re never truly safe.

Well, I’m done with that anxiety. I refuse to let rape culture dictate my life any longer. I demand that women feel secure, and since no one else seems willing to take a stand, I’ll take action myself—just like the fierce and fearless Jamie Thompson.

I plan to enroll in classes to learn how to protect myself: krav maga, kickboxing, karate—whatever’s available in my area, I’m in. If you come at me, prepare for a fight, buddy.

I will learn to make eye contact with strangers, unflinchingly. My gaze will radiate confidence and strength. I’ll confront every creep who dares to stare or catcall me, and my eyes will silently communicate, “What are you looking at?” My raised middle finger will say, “Not today, pal.”

I will harness the strength of my voice to assertively say “no!” I won’t hesitate to call for help or draw attention to myself when necessary. And even if I’m not in immediate danger, I will use my voice to call out everyday injustices: mansplaining, unwelcome physical proximity, or any other nonsense women deal with daily.

I’ll get comfortable with speaking up when I feel uneasy. If a male colleague thinks it’s acceptable to touch my shoulders or invade my personal space? Not happening. I’ll take it straight to HR. If some guy at a café persists in asking for my number even after I say I’m married? I’ll request to speak to his manager. And if a male coworker starts interrupting me in meetings? Not on my watch. I won’t tolerate this behavior any longer; I’ll turn the tables so that the uncomfortable one is him, not me.

I will learn to literally kick some ass. This won’t come solely from throwing punches or kicks; it will stem from using my voice and from sharing my experiences with harassment. My evolution into a fierce protector will build my self-confidence and empower me to stand tall against any form of abuse or manipulation simply because I’m a woman.

I will demand respect and safety, surrounding myself with others who uplift that vision. I’ll pull my fellow women into this fierce community, and we’ll support each other. We’re done putting up with the patriarchy.

I envision a future where there’s no need to protest Brock Turner because he’ll never exist. A world where we can jog in parks without worries about assault when we take a break. A time when we can go to work, focusing on our jobs without facing harassment.

And don’t test me, because in the immortal words of Jamie Thompson, “Not today, buddy.” I will fight back.

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In summary, this piece is a rallying cry for women to reclaim their power, feel safe, and support one another in the ongoing battle against harassment and violence. It’s a call to action for self-defense, confidence, and solidarity.