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Hello, my name is Cheryl Watterson and thank you for visiting my self-defense site. My site consists of discussions about women’s self-defense issues, personal security and safety, and videos that depict real life situations and how to protect yourself. Ultimately, it’s about how to stay safe in this crazy world from people who want to do us harm.

My background is working almost twenty years for one of the largest security alarm companies in the world. I worked both business and residential security – but the majority of the time was providing security protection for homeowners. This meant meeting in their homes to discuss their security needs and finding solutions for them.

During this time I met with some of the nicest people you could ever meet helping them with their security needs. I also went into homes where I felt very uncomfortable for my own personal safety. This would happen at times when I would meet with a single man in a questionable neighborhood. One that would even be considered dangerous. This didn’t happen a lot, but enough so I learned to recognize and trust my inner instincts, my gut feelings or whatever you want to call it, and either avoided going on those appointments or took someone with me.

There was always a question I had for our office manager – “Where is the personal protection self-defense training?” I never did receive any personal protection training through this office. I just carried pepper spray with me and hoped I never had to use it. I believe for women today more and more companies are offering personal safety type of training for their employees.

The need for personal safety awareness and the ability to protect oneself was something I knew I needed. If I felt this way, there were probably plenty of other women who felt the same way. Women want to stay safe 24/7 whether at work, at home, or just out having fun.

The other reason I have a passion for self-defense and personal protection awareness is because we are bombarded daily through the media about women – especially young women – who are being viciously attacked, abducted, sexually assaulted, raped, and murdered. I have a young daughter and when I hear these stories I cringe. I want every woman regardless of age to become totally aware of their surroundings and better prepared to deal with any type of attack that happens to them.

Sometimes we become complacent and have an attitude that it won’t happen to me! Having a plan and knowing what to do to protect yourself is the first step to self-protection and empowerment.

I hope the personal protection information I provide is helpful and that the videos on my site give a more complete picture of how to protect yourself.

If anyone has information they would like to share – maybe their own story that would help other women – feel free to contact me at cheryl@selfdefensewithanattitude.com.

Stay Aware..Stay Alert..Stay Alive!

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