TikToker Shares How She Was Followed By A Man And Didn’t Notice A Woman Warning Her As She Was Wearing Headphones
InterviewLiving in a big city usually means that you almost never get to be totally alone. If you’re running some errands, rushing from point A to point B, or just feel like going for a walk, there is a high chance that you might meet someone you know or at least see some random people. And sometimes it’s a good thing, especially when you’re walking alone, as these strangers might save your life. Well, at least this is what happened to TikTok user @lyss, who shared her story of what happened during her walk back home in New York City.
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This TikTok user decided to share her story of what happened to her during her walk home to let others know why it’s better not to wear headphones when you’re alone
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Alyssa Bossio, who is an influencer and blogger, shared a video on her TikTok to warn all people out there about a dangerous situation she got into. The woman started her story by advising people not to use their headphones if they’re walking all by themselves. She admitted that she made this mistake herself and it could’ve ended in her being assaulted.
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Alyssa was going back home from Starbucks, which is not that far away from her apartment. And I guess like many people these days, she was wearing her headphones and looking at her phone. She was so caught up in what her friend sent her that she didn’t notice that a man was following her.
The woman was listening to some video while she was headed home and didn’t notice that a man had been following her
A random lady noticed that the woman was being followed and tried to warn her, but she couldn’t hear her
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A lady saw this situation and tried to get Alyssa’s attention. However, she couldn’t hear the woman, who was non-stop shouting. Once the TikToker walked into the lobby of her apartment, she heard the woman and saw what was behind her—a man standing with something in his pocket.
The man followed her into her apartment lobby before she heard the lady’s scream and turned around to see what was happening
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The man was actually standing in Alyssa’s lobby, but ran out once she saw him. The woman was happy that her apartment building has security cameras, so she was able to report the incident to the police. Of course, she was very grateful to this determined lady who was chasing both of them the entire time and made sure that Alyssa would hear her.
Bored Panda contacted Alyssa to find out if there is any update to the situation. According to her, the police are still investigating the incident but the most important update in this situation is to keep yourself from being distracted by things like your phone or headphones. She also shared: “As a friend of mine says, eliminating your hearing and vision takes away all of your natural defenses. I had another follower of mine also give me a tip, to always make eye contact with people who look like a threat. Usually, they look for distracted women or women listening to something, on their phone, etc.”
It all ended well with no one getting hurt, but this story taught the woman that you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times
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Incidents like this can have a huge impact on a person’s mind. So how is the woman holding up after this situation? “I feel guarded. I need to be more cautious and I am worried about listening to music, which I usually do while walking or exercising in the city,” stated Alyssa. She also revealed that she had been feeling unsafe before, but the man actually following her to her apartment building made her realize how badly this situation could’ve ended if it wasn’t for another woman who chased her.
People online noticed that this happens not only in NYC but other cities too, so people should be aware of their surroundings no matter where they are, especially when they’re alone. What do you think about this situation? Leave your thoughts in the comments down below!
You can check out the video below!
@lyssPLEASE WATCH THIS FOR YOUR SAFETY #newyorkcity #storytime♬ original sound – lyss
People online were creeped out by this situation, but they were also happy that this brave lady didn’t leave the woman alone
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Share on FacebookSounds a bit odd to me. The walk from Starbucks to her apartment was only 2 blocks, but in that time the stranger worked out that this woman was being followed, and that the man was dodgy. What was he doing that stood out from just walking in the same direction? This man also apparently only ran away when the woman turned round, not when the stranger had been repeatedly shouting at them loud enough for the woman to hear her over her headphones? Hopefully just made up for views, least that is better than a real near miss for someone.
Amazing how TikTokers always seem to have these eventful lives where dangerous things happen on a regular basis. Seems like it is some sort of curse. Or maybe they desperately exaggerate and make crap up so they get an audience. -- I'm not saying a story like this is impossible... but something as blatant as this is highly uncommon.
Next week - a "tiktoker" tells us how he nearly put his hand in a toaster and was absolutely traumatized! Btw, I'm traumatized by her filter.
Learning basic safety rules is the saddest thing on earth? Wearing headphones while walking outside isn't safe anywhere. Not just because of crime. On a shared bike and walking path you can't hear bikes or runners coming up behind you. Being hit by a bicycle hurts. When walking in my almost crime free neighborhood, knowing what is behind me is comon sense. Little kids on bikes are unpredictable -- the biggest danger here. They ride in front of their parents as fast they can, not quite in control of theIr bike. There are people walking and riding on the same side of the road, sidewalk, or path. People wearing headphones and ignoring the world around them are expecting the rest of us to safely move around them. What are they better than the rest of us? We need to stay out their way? The SADDEST THING EVER was learning the world doesn't revolve around her.
Who am I to judge her being "tramatized" and this is the "scariest thing that every happened to me" - but I am judging: nothing did happen. Nothing. She finally noticed him - he ran away... Something might have happened, but that's not even a given either. I feel like this is a bit dramatic.
Side note: if you’re listening to music so loud that can’t hear someone calling out to you until they scream, you’re damaging your hearing.
Is anyone even considering the possibility that the guy in question lives in the same building, also had had headphones and the "thing" in his pocket were merely his keys to get inside his own apartment? You are all so quick to judge. Shame on you.
The best thing about getting older, I can walk down the street with a lot less harassment and go to bars without being assaulted. I have been assaulted in bars with my mother next to me, with my father next to me, with my husband, friends, sister. I straight up didn't want to ever go out and felt I needed a freaking body guard. Sooo nice to be in my 30s and therefore, invisible to most creeps.
Can we consider how bored panda have chosen to explain the situation. Headphones or not the woman did not get herself into a dangerous situation and it would not have been her fault if the situation had ended in tragedy. The man following her was the problem. Yes it is helpful to be aware and try to keep safe, but it is not on women to have to prevent themselves from being raped or murdered. The issue is the criminal intent on hurting another person. Please stop placing the blame on the victims and direct the cause of the problem to the criminal.
I can't believe, with all of the commentary on social media about how women can be more safe at night, that someone doesn't know this. I know, we aren't all on social media; I don't have an account with FB, Twitter...any of them. Well, except for BP. But the fact that she is on Tik Tok is a fairly good indication that she may at least be on one or more of them. I don't mean to sound critical of someone who had a frightening experience and it's easy to judge, but we need to pay attention. If not for someone else paying attention for her she might have been in real trouble.
Sounds a bit odd to me. The walk from Starbucks to her apartment was only 2 blocks, but in that time the stranger worked out that this woman was being followed, and that the man was dodgy. What was he doing that stood out from just walking in the same direction? This man also apparently only ran away when the woman turned round, not when the stranger had been repeatedly shouting at them loud enough for the woman to hear her over her headphones? Hopefully just made up for views, least that is better than a real near miss for someone.
Amazing how TikTokers always seem to have these eventful lives where dangerous things happen on a regular basis. Seems like it is some sort of curse. Or maybe they desperately exaggerate and make crap up so they get an audience. -- I'm not saying a story like this is impossible... but something as blatant as this is highly uncommon.
Next week - a "tiktoker" tells us how he nearly put his hand in a toaster and was absolutely traumatized! Btw, I'm traumatized by her filter.
Learning basic safety rules is the saddest thing on earth? Wearing headphones while walking outside isn't safe anywhere. Not just because of crime. On a shared bike and walking path you can't hear bikes or runners coming up behind you. Being hit by a bicycle hurts. When walking in my almost crime free neighborhood, knowing what is behind me is comon sense. Little kids on bikes are unpredictable -- the biggest danger here. They ride in front of their parents as fast they can, not quite in control of theIr bike. There are people walking and riding on the same side of the road, sidewalk, or path. People wearing headphones and ignoring the world around them are expecting the rest of us to safely move around them. What are they better than the rest of us? We need to stay out their way? The SADDEST THING EVER was learning the world doesn't revolve around her.
Who am I to judge her being "tramatized" and this is the "scariest thing that every happened to me" - but I am judging: nothing did happen. Nothing. She finally noticed him - he ran away... Something might have happened, but that's not even a given either. I feel like this is a bit dramatic.
Side note: if you’re listening to music so loud that can’t hear someone calling out to you until they scream, you’re damaging your hearing.
Is anyone even considering the possibility that the guy in question lives in the same building, also had had headphones and the "thing" in his pocket were merely his keys to get inside his own apartment? You are all so quick to judge. Shame on you.
The best thing about getting older, I can walk down the street with a lot less harassment and go to bars without being assaulted. I have been assaulted in bars with my mother next to me, with my father next to me, with my husband, friends, sister. I straight up didn't want to ever go out and felt I needed a freaking body guard. Sooo nice to be in my 30s and therefore, invisible to most creeps.
Can we consider how bored panda have chosen to explain the situation. Headphones or not the woman did not get herself into a dangerous situation and it would not have been her fault if the situation had ended in tragedy. The man following her was the problem. Yes it is helpful to be aware and try to keep safe, but it is not on women to have to prevent themselves from being raped or murdered. The issue is the criminal intent on hurting another person. Please stop placing the blame on the victims and direct the cause of the problem to the criminal.
I can't believe, with all of the commentary on social media about how women can be more safe at night, that someone doesn't know this. I know, we aren't all on social media; I don't have an account with FB, Twitter...any of them. Well, except for BP. But the fact that she is on Tik Tok is a fairly good indication that she may at least be on one or more of them. I don't mean to sound critical of someone who had a frightening experience and it's easy to judge, but we need to pay attention. If not for someone else paying attention for her she might have been in real trouble.
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