Women's lives are put on hold during the winter for fear of male violence

It's time we talked about it.

There was the guy I dated who repeatedly questioned why it was necessary that I ran with a friend in the dark, never alone. He talked at length about how much he enjoyed a solitary jog at 10pm, and balked when I explained why I could never enjoy one of these myself.Read MoreThe fear of attack or violence in the darkness doesn’t sit exclusively during the winter months, either – it just worsens due to the increase in darker hours.

It's unlikely she would've been able to, but – as is often the case in these situations – I felt powerless, so did what little I could to feel safe. Even if we wear bright colours, opt to exercise in a group, stick to a well-lit route and stop using headphones so as to be hyper aware of our surroundings and how safe they are, the fact remains that we've been forced to moderate our behaviour for a danger that shouldn't exist.

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