I Was Attacked Whilst Heavily Pregnant!

Ellie what an awful thing to happen to you. What a sick person to try to attack you! He probably saw you as defenceless and easy prey for him. Well done for fighting back. Why do men find pregnant women attractive? Sexually you mean? It's that nurturing thing I think. But he was sick and repulsive. Did you report the incident? I am so pleased that you have managed to return to that town though. You should not have to change your life because of one sad, sick and twisted monster. Personally I have overcome some fears. Mostly they are to do with confrontational situations strangely.

Hi my friend Ellie. I think that you did so very well to go back to the same place that you got attacked when you were heavily pregnant with your son. I think the man that did that to you was a crazy idiot. It was amazing that you were brave enough to punch, kick him and scream. I am so delighted to hear that you managed to runaway. Luckily your dear little baby waited a week after this event to be born. In 2005 I booked a flight to Mexico but it was canceled due to a hurricane there. With one minute to think about it I changed to a flight to the Maldives. I just wanted to go to a tropical location and I didn't have enough time to research my new chosen destination. During my second week I hired a bike from my hotel and cycled over a series of bridges up the chain of islands. On my way back I saw the view of a beach at the end of a road. I cycled along the road, then pushed my bike on to a glorious palm fringed beach. I got my camera out and took photos of some tiny islands just off the coast. Then a man came over and started saying inappropriate things to me. Then he attacked me so I screamed but in such a lonely spot nobody heard me. When I could eventually get away I ran pushing my bike and crying my eyes out. My confidence took a bashing and I got nightmares after that awful event. I feel unable to stand being in any situation that I can't get out off. I was nervous on my trip to Bulgaria. There was a man that kept bothering me at a train station. My train was delayed for hours and I felt scared. Therefore I was very happy to get on that train when it did arrive. I will continue to travel but never go on deserted beaches again. These days I travel with my toddler son and really want us both to be safe when we go somewhere. Good luck. Maxine

I admire you for fighting back, Ellie. Give the pig what he deserves, a smack in the head! These people have very twisted and sick ideas and need some professional help; preying on other people who they think are defenceless is more cruel and awfull then my english vocabulary reaches, or even my mother tongue or any language. Sick and twisted, that's all I can say. I am so happy you fought back and managed to get away, thank God.

Oh Ellie what an awful experience - I am so glad that you are strong enough to fight back to protect yourself and your baby! There are some awful people out there and I really cannot understand how they can do what they do - it defies explanation! I think I am usually scared of rejection and quite perversely I am always the person smiling and chatting to strangers - maybe that is my way of stopping myself from retreating behind barriers that I may otherwise erect around myself! Trivial , very trivial compared to what you are doing sweetheart and I am so pleased that you are facing this fear head on now and not letting your attacker win, Good for you. Hugs xxx

Oh crap babes what an experiences bet the babie wondered what the hell was going on with all the adrenalin, movement, noice etc. The man was coward characterised by the fact that he chose a victim he assumed was weak (being heavily pregnant on her own etc) when that in fact wasn't the case he was scared off. I have been attacked twice and have forced myself to revisit the spot one intentional one not so much because the first one was at school and there were only two ways to get their so i didn't have much choice. The second because it was a shortcut to my flat and i honestly was very angry because this person also did it to a friend who was in a much worse state than me over it. If i had confrunted him with how angry i was i'm not sure it would have been pretty or legal!

My god,thats awful,you must have been terrified.These people are sick and evil and pick on women that they think are defenseless,you did the right thing fighting back,it was very brave of you,maybe this man will think twice before he nexts tries to attack an innocent woman. Im glad that you are maing an effort,just remember that you were able to defend yourself and that although you are not invincible,you have no reson to be afraid. I have been attacked twice,one person tried to mug me and the second attacked me in a supermarket toilet, i was lucky enough to defend myself both of these times but every time i went out i was terrified until a friend told me that it wasnt luck that defended me,it was me, i hope that you can get past this and that nothing like this ever happens to you again x

I tried to conquer my fear of falling this summer and failed.....so I do make an effort occasionally to try to overcome them. The next will be going through a car wash. I am a bit clastrophobic and got stuck in one and panicked!

Hi ellie333. Whew, I think I am understanding what you are telling me. The guy tried to assault you a long time ago and you've just returned to the place where the assault almost took place, right? Or did the incident just happen like yesterday or day before? You sound like a very tough cookie. I am sure glad you made it through that without being hurt! I agree, a guy would have to be a pervert to try to assault a pregnant (or any) woman! What a freak! I guess your example of flying is a good one for me. I used to get pretty nervous about flying, although not to the point that I avoided it. I just made a conscious decision I was not going to be scared of flying because I love travel too much. So, I still fly to this day. Usually 3 or more roundtrips per year.

Thankfully I don't have fears like that. I have been lucky in my life that nothing horrible has happened to me.

I don't think scuzbuckets like that are attracted to pregnant women, they are seeking power over somebody who they think is an easy mark. I guess the dolt doesn't know about a mother protecting her child, apparently his mommy didn't do that for him. I have a few places that have bad memories but I haven't returned to them to confront any fears, I guess its part of my past and I'd like to keep it that way.

That's horrible! There are some real bast@rds out there, that's for sure. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself, and now feel stronger and less fearful of going to the place you used to enjoy so much. I hope the bast@rd was caught for doing something else after his attack on you, and is no longer roaming the streets. It's horrifying to think pregnant and vulnerable women can't go out in safety. I have a fear of making telephone calls (and answering them) - but I don't think there's a solution. If I have to make a call, it takes ages talking myself into it and procrastinating ...

Hi ellie, That was a shock to hear that happened to you and while pregnant as well, you could have lost you son, thak God you didn't I hope that brute got his ownback, what kind of a monster was he? that really makes me see red. I don't blame you for not wanting to go there and again but now its ok, your children done well to take you there again and confronting your fears which worked good for you girl and that means he hasen't won and you have. Good life to and family and a lot of love and Blssins to you all. Tamara

I am not sure why some men find pregnant women attractive, it is just scary when they decide to take action and not care if the lady agrees, that is more than wrong. I do not mind pervets, I just mind them when they decide to force themselves on other people. I have a few places I should return too and maybe will never have the chance. But I am ok with them now and I should move on.

People are cyco and these incidents really scare me and i immediately worry about my girl for no reason! We arnt married me and my girl but i am always worried about guys harrasing her somewhere. I just hate guys who have no values tsk!! What has the world come to..... ....guess its gonna end soon!

[i]Wow....that was cool ellie! I am sure he regrets a lot by picking you! Good for him! LOL! I have tried this once when I was waiting for public transportation after my work! I was standing alone in the street, it was 10 pm! Then suddenly, a drunk man arrived and started to talk to me, I was very scared and if I run, there is nowhere to go except maybe I will knock the gate of some houses near, I managed to talk to him trembling and I was also moving away and wishing, a taxi will show up, unfortunately, no taxi and this man kept following me, he started to be mad because I already ignore him and finally a friend of mine pass by with his bike and saw me! I felt so much relieved after that![/i]

Hi Ellie, How frightening that must have been for you. I'm so glad to know you had your wits about you to fight back. Honey, stay home at night. Unless of course you are with a big strong man. Unfortuneately our world is not safe to alk the streets anymore. I remember as a kid, we went out trick or treating for Halloween with no fear. Except of course from friends trying to scare us. But even then we went in groups. Our world is full of perverts. Besides, most pregnant women are beautiful. I think the image of Mother and child is so magical. I just hope you hurt that guy. Your experience will always haunt you until you find a way to talk about it and confront it like you did going back. Sometimes that's not enough. Do you feel like you regained at least some of what he took from you that night? Was he ever caught? Just be safe sweetie. leenie

Wow, people are so horrible in this world sometimes. How can men pick on women and try to take advantage of them when they are so vulnerable, I guess he thought you would be easy, it's sick. I am glad that you defended yourself and fought him off, you are right, he could have picked another victim that was weaker than you, but you never know, he could have done that after he failed to get to you. You are extremely lucky that you got away, maybe try not to go out alone at night anymore, take someone with you. Anyways, I hope that doesn't happen again, have a great day or night, and happy mylotting!