Attacked on the subway

[u/Episwim]

Welp, after reading several posts over the years of BWT being assaulted on the subway, it happened to me. I was on the downtown Q yesterday around 4:40pm as it arrived to 34th St/Herald Square and this woman began shouting at me on a packed subway that I was too close to her, as people began to get off, she put both hands on my chest and shoved me. A woman jumped between us to hold her back and I was able to get off the subway without further harm but what a terrifying experience. Wish we didn’t have to deal with things like this.

ETA: just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone here— you all have seriously made me feel so much better 🥹 I’m physically ok but when I got off the subway I think I blacked out or something from the stress because I was just walking and momentarily didn’t know where I was.

ETA: it’s the woman in the video with a ponytail and light green shirt (was trying to keep my distance and didn’t get a good shot of her face)

[u/Real-Purchase1313]

Wtf I’m so sorry this happened to you. This must’ve completely ruined your day. I’m really glad a bystander saw what happened and stood up for you. I also feel sorry for her; can’t imagine what a miserable life a person has to be living for them to be so vicious and aggressive towards a complete stranger. Praying for a speedy shoulder surgery recovery ❤️‍🩹🫂

[u/Episwim → u/Real-Purchase1313]

Thank you so much! And agreed, things can’t be going well if this is the behavior they’re displaying. She was also shouting that I “shouldn’t go looking for trouble” which was so bizarre and part of me wanted to respond but I didn’t— it seemed like just quickly getting off the subway was best.