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for her independence.
    She wondered often if she would be able to do this on her own, but then she’d realize it was Reef’s voice in her head talking. She fought to disregard the voice that struck up a new series of “shit on Maggie” and forced her attention back to the front of the class. The last of the women were signing in, and the primary instructor was getting settled.
    The main instructor was an Asian American man of medium height, about 5’8”, but broadly built. He was stocky but he moved with an ease and grace that was unexpected. He had a kind face and soft eyes and he began to speak to the class in a very subtle Chinese accent.
    “Good evening ladies, I’m glad everyone could make it tonight. I’m John Sung, and this is Jessi Flynn my assistant. It looks like we’ll have about eight women in tonight’s class. We’ll be going over everything from every day smart habits to literally fighting for your life.  This class is for tonight only so we’ll try to get you the most important information we can, and at least help you to develop the most affective skills to protect yourselves. Let’s get started by talking about every day habits…”
    Sensei Sung talked about the best way the women in class could prevent an attack from ever occurring. He talked about being forceful in speaking. That if it felt like someone was following her it was ok to ask if they were following her. They practiced speaking in loud strong tones. Maggie took it all in.
    She thought back to her life before she’d met Reef. Maggie had never been afraid of confrontation. She’d never been a shy or quiet person. She wasn’t particularly loud, but she wasn’t afraid to laugh and play and would never question speaking to a stranger. Now, in this room with Sensei Sung stalking behind her during their practice she found her heart in her throat as she turned to “confront him”. It shocked her how difficult it was the first time to question him. “Are you following me?”
    By the end of the night though Maggie could feel her adrenaline picking up. She could feel her throat opening up, and her heart rate accelerating. “I can do this.” She thought to herself. “I have nothing to fear in this room. I only have wisdom and knowledge to gain.”
    Maggie felt empowered as she packed up her belongings. Never before had she thought she could protect herself against Reef. Not that she believed she could take him in a straight on fight, but in the least she thought she’d be able to get away from him and get help. In the past his strength and weight intimidated her. Now she knew ways to counter his strength.
    As she pulled her bag over her shoulder she watched from a distance while Jessi and Sensei Sung said good-bye to the other girls. When the last woman left Maggie walked up to Jessi to thank her, “I just wanted to say I really appreciate you inviting me to this. I honestly feel like I learned a lot and I’m so glad I chose to come.”
    “I’m glad you chose to come. We really should get together sometime? It’s been way to long.” Jessi paused and looked back toward the other women then turned back to Maggie.
    “Do you mind if I ask you something?”
    “…Sure” Maggie hesitated, unsure of Jessi’s tone.
    “I don’t mean to presume anything, it’s just I’ve been working with Sensei Sung for a while, and I’ve assisted him in teaching a lot of self-defense classes. Most women take these courses on a whim, but occasionally someone comes in that has a look about her. Like maybe they’re running from something. Or have had experience with being helpless in the past. Like they’re sucking in everything we’re saying as if their life depends on it…” Jessi paused and looked at Maggie.
    “Wow. I didn’t think it was so obvious.” Maggie let out a shaky laugh.
    “I left my husband a few months ago when my father was passing from cancer. I don’t really want to go into any detail. I don’t want to drudge all