Ive survived some heavy stuff and my recommendation might not be the best but here it is: don’t be naive and do take precations but don’t go overboard with being scared. Listen to your gut(as you did) - it’s usually never wrong. Invest in a tazer, it’s always possible to get it some way(aka order from Internet) even when it’s illegal in your country - rather get a fine because owning one then something shIt happen to you. Lastly don’t be affraid, walk head high, confidently(fake it until you make it), don’t be affraid to yell and scream, bark at them, look like a weirdo - that helps soooo much. We can’t just avoid going to places and living our lives, it’s time to take some matters into our own hands. Id have been dragged into the bush nearby if I wouldn’t have literally attacked them when they grabbed me. Its just one of the many things that has happened to me and I just got sick of it. I’m done being affraid, changing my clothes and not going to places. When needed I’m going to run or fight back.