The only gripe I have around the Principals reaction is "as a Father..." It should be as a man.

Thank you Mia for articulating the exact feelings of so many women. I go for a scenic run along a beautiful trail in the bush near the river. I feel uncomfortable as I realise it's quite isolated, I have all my senses heightened as I see a man walking slowly towards me, heart pounding, plans of escape, looking relaxed on the outside, anticipating something then relief when there is nothing. The run of my choice is no longer one I will use, it's not worth the feelings I feel. And it just makes me so damn angry.

Wow, how that resonated with me. My daughter has a disability and is now 19. When she was 16, her beautiful dad, my husband died from suicide. I get the double whammy of comments and reactions. I don't perceive myself as many others perceive me as I am a naturally positive and optimistic person. Although at the same time, I get it, it's a lot.