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Dear Prudence,

I have lost a lot of weight. In the past, my main vigilance around men pertained to not having my ass grabbed or solo creepers literally running at me to try and get my name. Threats were more physical, easier to deal with. I do not get any of that anymore. I thought being thin was giving me so many societal advantages. Until I discovered a new phenomenon to me: single dads. They will use what I have coined the “point and shoot” method, and it’s freaking me out.

A kid fewer than 7 years old is told to rush over to wherever I am, be it the alt-milk section or a secluded solo picnic by the ducks. They then use

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