Tina, Deborah, Krista . . . and Steven
NOTE: This post deals with the topics of rape, murder, and suicide, so please use discretion in deciding whether you want to read on. If you struggle with thoughts of depression and/or self-harm, as most of us have (myself included), please call t he National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 and get the help you need— even if you feel like it won ’ t make a difference. It will. According to statistics available today , if you live in Wayne County, Ohio, your chances of being assaulted in any particular year are quite low—it happens to only 0.078 out of 100 residents. Your chances of being kidnapped are even lower: just 0.027 per 100 residents annually. And your chances of being murdered are almost infinitesimal: a mere 0.002 for every 100 residents. In fact, Wayne County, Ohio, is a less dangerous county to live in than three-quarters of all other counties nationwide. Data is also available for the frequency of crimes in particular Wayne County towns. For example, my tiny hom...