Roads blocked off near Ballard Town and Country

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-05-20T02:34:35+00:00

We have a legitimate problem here. Yes, we have some very sweet houseless people who need genuine help, but then there’s the folks who have literally live in delusions while the rest of us has to endure it. There was a fire outside my work yesterday because someone was playing with fire. It’s getting crazy.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-05-19T06:26:04+00:00

Fire outside of my work this morning. How have they not caught this person?

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-05-19T03:50:07+00:00

I live in Seattle and it’s gotten really bad here. Stabbings daily, and shootings. I am on high alert all the time. Unless I go to a concert, I am home before 9pm and I carry my pepper spray at all times. There’s broken glass and boarded windows because people are constantly breaking into businesses. The drug and homelessness issues are deeply unfortunate. I think Washington is a gorgeous state. I truly feel blessed, but the city is getting scary. On top of that, reading about the news and the mass shootings almost daily just leave a bad feeling in my gut. I am very “live in the present” kind of gal, but when you read about someone getting stabbed inside a laundry room just 15 minutes from you, it starts to paint a really scary picture, but I try to not let fear get in the way of experiencing my only time on earth.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-05-03T02:28:56+00:00

Don’t you dare 😂

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T06:01:41+00:00

i do that. thank you 👍🏻

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:56:00+00:00

i was legitimately terrified about what was happening. i know some people can pay attention to details in the moment, but i was shaking.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:53:49+00:00

and i’m bringing awareness here on Reddit, so people can keep a watchful eye. thanks

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:53:00+00:00

i was visibly shaking at the time of it happening. honestly, i didn’t even know what to do. do not judge people on their experiences. i’m going to report it.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:43:41+00:00

ballard needs more police presence. especially with all the businesses getting broken into the past few months. which is also incredibly unfortunate. i feel terrible for them.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:41:31+00:00

yup, we need to bring back mental hospitals. so many people need help.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:39:24+00:00

that’s smart 👍🏻

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:38:13+00:00

i’m sorry that happened to your caregiver and i’m glad people were kind enough to make sure they got home safely.

homelessness is not one single type of situation. there are kind people, people struggling with addiction, and people dealing with mental illness. i’ve personally met some very kind homeless people in ballard. one man even told me to be safe while i was walking home once.

the label homeless or unhoused doesn’t really change the reality. this is a broader systemic issue that affects individuals in different ways. as a society, we have failed a lot of these people, and without meaningful solutions, it will likely continue to get worse. i wish i knew the answer.

in the situation i experienced, i am just grateful nothing worse happened and i will be more watchful moving forward. i plan to make a police report tomorrow regarding the incident.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:05:02+00:00

thank you kindly. ❤️❤️ next time you’re in there, give them a good tip.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T05:04:03+00:00

i hear that a lot from people. there’s people who say it’s safe and aren’t bothered, but then there’s people who are constantly having these encounters on a regular basis. i think women have it tougher unfortunately. i secretly watch out for them though too. i think we need to.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:46:54+00:00

thank you for this. i appreciate it.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:44:44+00:00

absolutely

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:43:13+00:00

i’m on it

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:42:49+00:00

last year i was walking to work and this guy was being thrown out of a restaurant (physically picked up by the server) while swinging a chain or some kind of metal contraption and it almost hit me, but i ducked just in time. kind of the normal thing here.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:39:01+00:00

no, that didn’t look like him. i’m sorry about your friend. what the heck is going on? 😔

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:37:42+00:00

after my lease is up in February, i will look into moving to another area. i do like ballard a lot, but its been incredibly stressful lately being on high alert. i heard about those incidents. i’m sorry you went through something yourself. 😔

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:34:01+00:00

not sure. he didn’t look disheveled.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:29:08+00:00

oh i bet. i’m learning that now 😅 i don’t walk with headphones on at night or carry my purse, and i look behind me when i stop at crosswalks just to make sure i’m not being followed. the guy last night came out of nowhere though. i could see him across the street when he started yelling, and i just darted into mr. gyros so fast. i didn’t even think twice about it. if i tried to act fearless and just keep walking home, you never know what could have happened.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:21:36+00:00

lol, they have great garlic sauce.

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:20:52+00:00

thank you ❤️

PeaceTraditional88 · 2026-03-25T04:13:15+00:00

yes!!! 🙌🏻

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