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[OnceOver]

Not new here, just wishing to remain anonymous. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking.

I’ve been prepping for somewhere around 10 or 15 years or so. I honestly can’t remember exactly when I started although I remember why. Through the years, my focus changed. It’s hard to prep for so many contingencies. However, I tried to make sure I am ready to provide for my family and my group friends in times of need.

Let me now be open and honest. I’ve prepped almost everything we need but never seriously...never  sincerely thought there would be an opportunity to put them to use. We’ve all talked about how we would handle TEOTWAWKI. Did we actually, with complete and total conviction think we’d ever see it? We said that preps are like car insurance. You have, but hope you never have to use it. But, when you do, it’s usually bad.

Friends....dare I say Family, I’m admitting that I’m afraid. The things happening in this world right now, I never thought I’d see. We watch tv shows like Walking Dead and watch movies like Mad Max...we read Patriots and 299 Days and never thought it would ever really get that bad. We are facing it now. Covid (which nobody takes seriously), the eminent collapse of our economy, our beautiful sacred Republic crumbling into Socialist, Godless chaos, looming food shortages and a number of other things are the very events we prep for.

TEOTWAWKI is here and I’m terrified. I’m terrified for my family and friends. I’m terrified for my Country. I’m terrified of the demise of this cushy way of life we’ve all become accustomed to. I only hope if I make it though what’s to come, that my memories of “the good times” will stay sharp.

[Ravenwood1950]

I totally understand what you are saying. I feel the same way, it is like I know something is happening , but will I have what it takes to face it…alone. Basically that’s what I was saying in my post last week. I am terrified of the future.
Ravenwood

[Surveyor1]

OnceOver, don’t feel alone!  I’ve spoken with many preppers over the past few months that feel the same way.  There are so many unknowns right now that none of us know the outcome.  If you’ve been following the post many of us are “looking for holes in our preps” because we are starting to feel like the time is near. 

All we can do as preppers is simply “stay the course”.  We prepared to “have a better chance” and if you have prepared even just a little, you are in better shape than 98% of most Americans…. I can not emphasize enough, you can have all the supplies, all the toys and all the know how But if you are unable to make the really tough, hard and uncomfortable decisions you are destined to fail.  As much as “stuff” is great for prepping, preparing the mind for what is coming is even more important.  I’ve tried to get other preppers to think about tough subjects.  I’ve been chastised at times for bringing up uncomfortable situations that may arise because I wanted to make people think! 

I too am afraid!  If I had not prepared both physically and mentally I would truly be terrified as well.  Take comfort in knowing that you have done much more than most in this country.  Mentally prepare yourself to make the hard decisions and most importantly, make sure that you have trustworthy people that will be an asset and a comfort going forward!  God Speed OnceOver and keep moving forward…

[BennyMG1]

Don’t forget the Biden gun control measures. I expect more to come.

[Abigayle]

Once-over, I feel badly for the terror that you are experiencing.  My husband and I have never seen "a perfect storm" like this one, in our long lives.  This summer, we left our Prepper property where we had many good things in place, to move to an area where we felt a little safer.  It is smaller and more manageable.  The down side, is starting over with many things we had it place.  Things have gone south so fast, and we realize can can not re-weave our safety net over night.  Many things take months to put in place.  Take time to look around you and see all you have accomplished and take some comfort in it.
Reading between the lines, I am guessing that you are referring to physical security.  If you are armed, head for the nearest range.  I am suggesting this instead of shooting on your own property for a reason....exposure to like minded people.  There is a good chance that you may meet neighbors you didn't even know you have.  Everyone needs someone to have their backs.  This is usually the biggest concern that a Prepper may have.  Keep locked and loaded, learn how to load a mag in your sleep, keep everything clean, ready and above all, know how to use it.  We became rusty over the years and had to relearn.  We are still relearning but have more confidence.  Weapons that work in youth are not always (often not) the choice of seniors.  You did not give away your age.
Take time to watch something funny, like a good movie on the tube.  Reach out to your family here, and never feel uncomfortable to say you are afraid and worried.  Seriously, in the world, there might be something wrong with you if you did not have some of these feelings.  Best of Luck to you!

[Jskkw]

I often feel same way, it’s getting scary and sad  in our world. I find the advice stay the course useful but at same time find myself second guessing my preps, running lists thru my head, thinking what about this or that. Sometimes it’s good to just pause