This is the impact statement written by Susan Everard, Sarah Everard's mum. Her agony is palpable. Rest in peace beautiful Sarah. #SheWasJustWalkingHome
My heart is hurting, man.
She actually thought she'd done something wrong and was being arrested justly.
Can you imagine how terrified she must have been when she clocked what was happening?
Just told Ben I always rip out and leave a single strand of hair in every taxi I get in so it could potentially be used as evidence if anything were to happen and he couldn’t believe it . On today’s episode of things I do as a woman that I’ve never thought twice about :
If you haven’t...
- text a mate ‘I’m home’
- crossed a road to avoid someone
- called & said ‘chat to me for 5’
- noted a cab/car reg
- got your keys out in prep
- locked your car door immediately
- held your breath until you’re past someone
...then you’re a man #SarahEverard
Sarah Everard did everything right. Everything women are 'supposed' to. Bright clothing. Main road. Called her man. Every woman I know in Clapham doesn't feel safe at night. Not to walk home from work, to exercise, to walk to the shop. I wish more men understood this feeling.