I’m from Louisiana that will be moving to Maine and the difference in terms of safety is astounding. I’m from Baton Rouge and when I was there, I’m always paranoid that I keep my car and my apartment locked all the time with pepper spray and taser in my purse. And also hoping I don’t get shot too.

Here in Maine when I stay for holidays when I’m not in college, my partner looked at me weirdly about him not locking his doors. It is safer here in Maine 100 times compared to Baton Rouge. I’m glad I’m moving out of there for good in a few months with all my stuff.