So about that message...
Somebody just messaged me about the "not hitting people" part of the post I commented on and I'm not gonna name you or post the message here because it's full of charged words and insults, but they insist on hitting people is okay. I may be no expert but there some things you don't need a PhD to know.
Hitting people is not okay, it is never okay, and it won't be okay for you to just hit people.
Just hitting people to hit them or because you are angry doesn't make it right
You are not suppose to lay a hand on anyone in order to hurt them unless they are trying to hurt you.
Self-defense is okay because the other person is trying to hurt you
Abuse and Assault is a very serious crime so you should not abuse people ever
Life or death and self defense are moments in time that it's okay to hit the person trying to harm you people, Ex: Muggings, assault.
The only time you should ever lay a hand on someone is with consent and to show them you care about them, never to hurt them.
I didn't think you needed to spell it out for people but apparently you do. So in the end be safe, be smart, and take care of yourselves. I highly recommend self-defense classes, there they'll teach quick stun tactics that'll stop attackers and give time for you to run to safety and call the authorities.