Trapped With a Tyrant: My Holiday Train Hell

All I wanted was a nap on the Amtrak, but one entitled stranger turned my Memorial Day ride into a war zone. Every attempt at comfort—reclining my seat, opening a curtain—became a new battle, as he humiliated and threatened me in front of a silent crowd. Stuck between my pride, my aching veteran’s back, and a job I can’t risk losing, I learned just how alone you can be when the rules don’t protect you—and sometimes, escape costs more than you can pay.