Psychological effects of living the double life

[Preppergirl]

No feelings hurt here. I knew the concept would be subject to critique when I posted it. Everyone's story is different. I'm doing what I said I wanted to do when I was 5. As the daughter of an unemployed construction worker and real estate agent mother in the oil crisis real estate drought of the 70's, I did everything in my power to make sure that I got well educated, well trained and on a veryvtight budget. I do like pretty sparkly things, but I've had enough life experience to know that they aren't worth a thing. I also enjoy the beauty of a banana spider and it's carefully crafted web, or the veins of a beautiful fall maple leaf, or the smell of orange blossoms, or the crash of water that flies out of a two liter bottle being smashed by flying lead lol

[610Alpha]

To your question of Psychological effects...None. Its called OPSEC in my mind. I may appear like the rest of the sheeple and talk about the things they do as if I do them but I am spending my money on prep items to keep my family alive in any situation.

In Proverbs it says "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil". It is one of my favorite books of the bible.

[Preppergirl]

I think what the dilemma for me is that I am a very open person. I Am daily compelled to warn people of danger on a daily basis. I totally get OpSEC- I can stand out with 900 families around me. I think that's the hard part. It's certainly not a fear of hard work, getting my hands dirty or training. I love my Bol, it hurts knowing that I can't share it with a lot of people I care about. I guess it's that it's hard to keep my mouth shut when I want to scream it from the rooftops and get my beloved sheeple to be able to do for themselves. And by hard I mean emotionally painful...But I will keep my mouth shut because I love my kids more.

[Preppergirl]

Love thy neighbor as thyself. Hard to wrap my head around what will happen to them. They are not nameless faceless worthless human beings. It's hard to leave them behind and hard to leave them out of my plans. I care about them, but seriously some of em won't leave the house without makeup and haven't the slightest skill to help out in the PAW. Sheeple don't know they are sheeple.

[610Alpha]

Sheeple don't know they are sheeple.

I have a t-shirt that my cousin gave me "I See Dumb People and they don't even know they are dumb". I can certainly understand your concern. Your own household first then if you have something to spare give it to them. I think someone talked about having the mettle to survive, meaning you will have to face seeing people you care for go the way of the dodo bird.

Try sharing the "After Armageddon" video from the history channel, talk about natural disasters with them, anything to see if they are even remotely interested then feed that. If not move on. You have to clear your conscience on this. What happens if/when it came down to them or your child? It could come to that hope it doesn't but hungry people do crazy things. Not trying to bring you down...

If you feel that compelled prep for them. I am planning on stocking extra food for family members.

[Grinnan Barrett]

I don't know about living a double life. I don't get into camo since it will not help get me out of an urban environment. Blending in is a real talent that a survivalist has to master. I no longer have to wear a suit but a pair of Dockers, some Rockport Walking shoes, and a casual shirt make up the better part of my wardrobe. In my kit I have a set of Dickie's work clothes in tan. I already have a toned down watch and drive a pickup truck. We never belonged to the Country Club even though we could. I don't play golf, I shoot with my kids. We are frugal people by choice. Blending in is a valuable tool when the time comes. My job title would tell you that I am an executive but in truth I still get down with the troops to do manual labor. I can keep up with the guys who are in their twenties. I fixed stuff on two of my neighbors houses today. Both of them are elderly folks who can't do it.

We live in middle America like most Prepper/Survivalists do. WE blend in and we get ready for what may come down. Don't feel strange because you still go shopping. It is tough enough to just keep going sometimes. GB