Mama was paranoid about harassment.
She thought it was everywhere.
She wanted to protect me.
“If you see someone coming down the sidewalk toward you,
Get off the sidewalk, turn around, and get away from them.”
“Don’t let anyone get close to you or hug you.”
“You can’t jump up and down like that and sit on your uncle’s lap.
You’re not a child anymore.”
“Don’t sway when you walk. Walk slowly.”
