Agentkr. I'm the same. And it often comes down to my own self-confidence. I doubt I could have fought that guy and come away with anything less than broken teeth or a broken arm. But in convincing myself, him, and maybe others around me that I wasn't alone in the fight, confidence was gained. One kid, the day after told me I was crazy and that if the guy'd decided to attack me, he wouldn't have stepped in. I don't talk to him anymore.