single = lonely and vulnerable ?

If you are a single woman, staying all by yourself, this question often comes up. For me the answer is undoubtedly, "NO" "NEVER". I come out as an independent and a very strong woman, ready to take on the world. But this one instance, i had a rendezvous with this scary feeling, of being alone. Yesterday, on my way back from office, I met with a small accident, one guy banged into my car. The impact was quite big. I pulled aside and got out of my car, to yell at the guy and claim all damages, but the moment i saw a huge dent and broken front bumper, i felt so faint that i couldn't utter a word. The guy, started shouting and holding me responsible for the accident, when it was his fault. Normally i would've fought with him, created a ruckus, and got him to pay for the damages, but this one time i kept mum. I was petrified, so just got back into my car and unexpectedly tears rolled down my eyes. For a moment i did not know what to do next, so i called up a friend. He kept asking me where i am and i couldn't give him any directions. I waited there for some time, regained my cool and drove back home. I felt very lonely, meek. I had to get over it and that's what friends are for, so got myself surrounded by friends and felt good.

Now when i think about it, I feel, how stupid of me, that's not me. I cant fall prey to such notions. I am strong and no fear can take over. Its always my way or the highway. That's the tee i sported the entire day. I'm tough, I'm ambitious, I'm independent and i know exactly what i want. So i'm back to being ME.