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The original was posted on /r/nyc by /u/BornPlum8273 on 2023-11-06 04:25:30.

Thank you so much. I don’t know you at all but need to express my appreciation somewhere, hope you are on this sub and see this!

Background: I am a 23y/o female, and today I was taking the subway with a suitcase full of clothes I was going to donate. The suitcase was heavy (at least for me) and as I was struggling to get my suitcase and myself out of the subway elevator I brushed against a man. This guy was HUGE (around 6’4’‘, and for comparison, I’m around 5’3’'), and my guess (judging from his clothing) is that he was homeless. I was apologizing profusely for bumping into him when he grabbed me by the arm and started hurling insults at me, along with lines such as “DON’T YOU F***ING TOUCH ME”, and refusing to let go. The lady next to me, with her baby in a stroller, told the man to let me go, it was an accident, and kept reassuring me that it was ok and I can just get on the next train. The man redirected his verbal abuse to this lady and didn’t forget spitting at me after he got into the elevator. I was absolutely terrified that he was going to push me onto the tracks or something and got on the first train I could, without thanking the lady at all. Now that I’m home and safe, I really need a place to express my gratitude. Thank you so much for standing up for me, I’ll never forget your kindness.