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Definitely get one! I just got this personal alarm and pepper spray set for $11.15 with Prime as I moved to a new state and started dog walking on remote paths by myself. Hopefully you’ll never need it, but just in case!! They are pink, cute, and easy to put with keys or in your purse.

Sabre Personal Safety Kit – Keychain... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9QIAU2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I’m 32 now but I used to be one of those 16 year old girls and I always attracted the creepy old men and have had my fair share of old creeper encounters. Stay safe chicky.

I was going to recommend one of these. I'm not sure how well they'd work if you have carpet near the door, but if you have wood or tile it it should work very well.

Also, if you have windows that slide open sideways (or sliding glass doors), get wooden dowels to hold them in place. 1/2" PVC pipe will work too. I have these cut in lengths that allow me to open the doors and windows 3-4", just enough to let air in but not enough space for anyone to squeeze through.

Finally, if you have windows you think are vulnerable, you can get some of these stick-on window alarms. They're cheap, very loud, and you can turn them off if you want to (you stick them to the inside of the window). What I like is that anyone standing outside, looking at the back of the alarm, will see a red circle with a black doberman on it, and the words: "ALARM: PROTECTED BY DOBERMAN SECURITY."

Good luck!

EDIT: I just noticed that the company also sells window decals with the same image - you can get a package of six for less than five dollars.

Be very careful with this. Normal men in their 60s do not sexually pursue teenagers. Normal men listen when you say "no."

Next time don't apologize and blame it on policy or an imaginary boyfriend or that you're busy, because that leads this type on and it makes them think you would otherwise be interested, and they will try to wear you down. Don't say "oh I'm sorry, I can't because..."

Just tell the truth: "I am not interested in that. Please don't ask me again."

The most important thing I learned at that age is that you, yourself, have to be the "reason" you're not giving out your number. That gives them nothing to work with. Also, don't smile, don't be cute or quiet or unsure in any way. Make direct eye contact when you say "don't ask me again."

If he persists, escalates, or gets aggressive with you in any way, call the police. Don't deal with it yourself. They will let him know why it is inappropriate for a man in his 60s to try to force a teenager to have sex with him.

You would also be wise to get some pepper gel and keep it on you at all times at work. Better to have it and never use it, than to arrive at that moment wishing you had it. I speak from experience. Be safe.

god that’s terrifying... all of sound like dangerous and terrifying situations. possible assulters, peeping toms, maybe robbers?? it’s freaking endless. sometimes it’s terrifying just being a woman... if i were you I’d absolutely get some protection and a dog before living on your own. it’s hard to raise a puppy but beyond worth it. sometimes just having a second set of senses is worth it, the company is very comforting too.

there’s also a stick that you can get for your door - one like this
Master Lock 265D Door Security Bar, Adjustable from 27-1/2 in. to 44-1/2 in, White, Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YUX8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IXNNDbKCQQYVZ

I am glad you are okay. Pepper spray helps me feel safer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002E6RERU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zv0JDb2CD0Q5X

There are other door locking mechanisms other than chain locks. Protect yourself and your baby.

Portable Door Lock Travel Lock AirBNB Lock School Lockdown Lock School Lockdown Lock Also for Security Home Apartment Living Hotel Motel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PTZF75B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JXmRDbRHQZGGR

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Master-Lock-42-in-Adjustable-Door-Security-Bar/3020161?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-203-_-padlocks-_-3020161-_-0&store_code=2732&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7DtBRCLARIsAGCJWBoAGXQi2siZcp3yBMg9qjOjrUQvPDMbvCvilmUtUFtp3esjfCVB-GkaAnu6EALw_wcB

This barricade has an actual alarm on it:

https://www.collectionsetc.com/products/security-bar-doorknob-alarm/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_srch&utm_campaign=Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7DtBRCLARIsAGCJWBozkh6hCwWybZVuzOZ6JjC0h7OyNDZmjsd7nv-K0JzgLyd3O8yfSAgaAjB6EALw_wcB

Okay, yeah, this is some weird stuff for sure...

First off, while I'm sure you don't want to say the exact location, can we at least get what country this is taking place in and a basic description of what type of city? Is this a particularly bad part of town where sketchy stuff like this could be common or a reasonably peaceful suburb where this sort of behavior is clearly out of the ordinary?

Some other questions...

>We think someone is moving our bin as it still hasn’t been emptied!

Was the bin ever emptied? Even once? As someone else pointed out, make sure you contact the company and verify that they are actually supposed to be taking your trash and that there hasn't been some mistake. If the company says that everything is fine on their end, then you have a problem.

>Our outdoor light no longer works so the garden is pitch black and easy access.

I assume it did work at some point in the past? Why isn't it working now? Have you attempted to fix it?

>We heard banging in the cellar over a week ago.

>We noticed the cellar window has been left unlatched for whatever reason which leaves us with some worry as to why?

Have you tried relatching the window or making any other efforts to secure it? Is anything else out of place or obviously suspicious about the cellar? Does the cellar have any access into your home or can it only be accessed from outside?

>It usually locks and you can’t push it down but the handle has seemed really loose and weak since we got home but only on the inside not the outside!

Replace the entire door handle (or demand that your landlord do so). Once the door handle is replaced, get a security bar for that door and any other exterior doors you have. There are also methods for reinforcing door frames that you may want to consider.