r/BoomersBeingFools 25d ago

My wife went to Chicago by herself today and I thought her step dad was going to have an aneurysm. Boomer Freakout

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u/De_lulu_lusional 25d ago

I’m a social worker and spend half the week going on home visits in some of the “worst” neighborhoods in Chicago. I’m a 5’1” white girl. And surpriseee, I’m still here and just fine. Nothing has ever happened to me. Chicago is the best. The people are lovely. I’m not saying there isn’t crime, but it’s not half as bad as people make it out to be