u/fdomxyz256

Hello, so I am an active Dasher in New Jersey, and I have been traveling all over the state for a couple months now (specifically in northern, central and shore-area NJ), and have been quite enjoying it. I live in northern NJ, and I dash pretty much anywhere; suburban, urban, rural, coastal, inland, rich, poor, middle-class.

Although I do have a few questions regarding dashing in the rougher (or more crime-ridden) neighborhoods. Is it safe to do so? Am I doing the right thing? And will I continue to be safe as long as I still take precautions?

I have gone to neighborhoods such as Paterson, Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Elizabeth, Asbury Park and a few others (mostly to drop off, not as often to pick up)

I don’t necessarily agree with completely avoiding them altogether, and I personally don’t necessarily mind it (as long as I am helping customers), but I also care for my safety. I am most afraid of actual violent crime. I am very careful and alert of my surroundings. I always go during the daytime (never at night), I lock my car, zip my pockets, and also yield to any other drivers whenever I am in these areas.

I just want to make sure here, that I am doing the right thing when or if I go to these areas, and whether it is still safe to do so. Any feedback, more advice or discussion would be greatly appreciated.

I’ve been feeling deeply worried lately regarding my dad’s diagnosis and struggle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). He’s had it for 6 years and has been slowly fading away. His father (my grandfather) also had it and died of it, which based on what I have read is a quite rare case of the disease, but it makes me still fear that I would possibly get the disease myself in my later life, (or also have the risk gene for it). If any of you here know about or have knowledge of the disease, please let me know, because I have been feeling fearful of me possibly inheriting this awful disease in my future. I’m only 29 years old. I don’t want my future, my destiny to be destroyed.

I’ve been feeling deeply worried lately regarding my dad’s diagnosis and struggle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). He’s had it for 6 years and has been slowly fading away. His father (my grandfather) also had it and died of it, which based on what I have read is a quite rare case of the disease, but it makes me still fear that I would possibly get the disease myself in my later life, (or also have the risk gene for it). If any of you here know about or have knowledge of the disease, please let me know, because I have been feeling fearful of me possibly inheriting this awful disease in my future. I’m only 29 years old. I don’t want my future, my destiny to be destroyed.