I’m Afraid to Walk Outside by Myself

I've heard enough stories and seen enough broken glass that I'm afraid to walk outside by myself in San Francisco. I love this city, but I feel like I'm excluded from being apart of it as soon as it gets dark or I'm alone. I want to travel around the city, exploring its beautiful nature, but my bike was stolen, even though it was locked securely right in front of the SF MoMA, right in front of security. I work as a patent agent here in San Francisco, so I have a connection to the legal field, but I want to meaningfully participate.

I've only lived here about a year, so I don't have much to compare it to. One time, I was walking home from a friend's house, and someone started to follow me, even after I crossed the street a couple of times. I felt very unsafe near my home, and it unsettled me. I like my neighborhood and the people in it. I want proper support systems for people who need it so that we can come together and build a safer city.