A woman known as 'Antoamatore' recounts being abandoned on a highway, likening herself to a 'dog' left alone, sparking a viral conversation about similar experiences.
Woman shares traumatic roadside experience
A woman known online as “Antoamatore” posted on Instagram about being abandoned on a highway, comparing herself to a “dog” left alone. She described being without a phone, young, and far from home, and how she eventually found safety at a gas station by calling the police.She remained silent for four days
The woman did not speak for four days after the incident, reportedly due to being in shock. Since then, she has only traveled by car, indicating the lasting impact of the experience on her life and behavior.Question sparks widespread response
The story is part of a broader conversation that began when the Italian magazine Il Venerdì asked readers in August, “Has anyone ever abandoned you on the side of the road?” The question led to numerous responses and a video from “Antoamatore” that gained tens of thousands of views and interactions online.Inspired by a Sardinian incident
The question was inspired by an event that took place this summer in Budoni, Sardinia. A man forced his wife to get out of the car before driving off with their 9-year-old son. He later crashed into a barrier and died instantly, while the child survived the accident.Similar cases may be common
Although the Sardinian case does not appear to have been discussed in any formal conference or essay, informal conversations with friends and colleagues suggest that such situations might not be unusual, indicating a broader societal issue.
