I just seemed so obvious to me. But I am now making a mental note to always have a pen with me. I never thought of that as a defense weapon. I have heard to use your keys placing one between each finger, but never thought of using a pen. This woman was extremely brave and quick thinking.
... and brave! Courageous! He was grabbing at her under her blouse! God only knows what he would have done to her if she hadn’t have reacted so quickly and boldly. If she had just slapped at him, he probably would have begun to beat her into submission.
Yes, I always hold my keys like a weapon at the ready if I’m alone at night in the parking lot. But a pen! Smart thinking cookie. Good for her!