Alex
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I pulled up to the pump closest to the door.
For the first time today, I didn't really need to use the bathroom.
But I really wanted to splash cold water on my face, try to calm myself down.
I made my way to the bathroom with reluctancy.
The first thing I noticed when I got into the bathroom was that it was occupied.
It was just a room with a toilet and a sink.
There was girl number four, standing in front of the sink.
I didn't try to turn and leave this time, and I didn't try to speak right away either.
I observed her.
She was staring at her own eyes in the reflection, and she was crying, just like the others.
I needed to try and break the cycle.
One of them had to do something differently.
Instead of turning to leave, I took a step towards the girl.
Wait, she says, please don't leave.
I wasn't trying to leave.
Are you all right?
Wiping her eyes dry from the tears, she had been crying.
She quickly replied, I just don't want to walk back to my car alone.
There was a man outside when I got here who wouldn't stop harassing me.
I took another step towards her and she didn't flinch.