Being Yelled at as a Pedestrian

So I am maybe even more cautious crossing the street after getting hit by a semi.  People don't pay attention on the main street near my house and after living in the neighborhood for 15 years, I proceed with caution.  I have had two close calls in the last year with a car coming towards me.  

Tonight, I had a driver pull up to me and yell at me that they were going to let me walk.  Oh.  My.  God.  If I wasn't bothering you?  Why are you bothering me?

I walked back from the grocery store and I decided to cross the street at the one four way stop near my house.  When the light turned green and indicated that I could walk, I took a few steps forward and I saw some big old time square truck like vehicle turning and I didn't think they were going to stop so I stepped back on the curb.

Well I got a surprise.  The young girl rolled down the window and let me know that she was going to let me walk!  I didn't need to do that!  I'm not stupid!

Disclaimer - bad move on my part. I know it!  I know it! I couldn't believe this person and I yelled, "No you're a bitch!  Keep moving!  Don't you yell at me like that!"  She was headed down the street so it may not have been smart on my part to engage with someone angry, at least she was moving along.  Thank goodness.

I worry that my mom doesn't walk as much as she used to and I understood why.  Maybe a year ago, I had someone berate me on the street because they watched me hesitate crossing the street when I saw someone not paying attention.  The person made mocking gestures when they passed me and yelled, MAKE UP YOUR F-ING MIND! as they walked past me.

If I'm not bothering anyone or letting someone pass, why is it a big deal?  After Covid seemed to get better for us being around people, I thought maybe I should start walking in the neighborhood more and maybe not so much on the east side by the lake.  

I get a sense of peace and quiet when I walk in those neighborhoods.  Nobody is charging around the corner and gasp!  sometimes drivers let me cross the street.  Oh, I've come across the inattentive driver but for the most part, it's a peaceful walk that I can get in on the weekends or on a day off.

In the words of Tim Walz to all those people questioning why I hesitate to cross the street?  MIND YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS!

Being mindful of your surroundings and other drivers is not a bad thing.  Jerks.  

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