I always lock my doors when sitting alone in the car, and as a retired journalist who used to cover the courts and police beat, I always lock my doors when I leave the car, even if it's just a moment. It becomes a habit, and it could save a life.
This has helped my daughter, who eats in her car at work. The other day, some guy parked right beside her and just sat there, watching her and staring at her. She double checked her doors were locked. He eventually drove off, but it creeped her out and she realized I was right to teach her to keep her doors locked.
About 15 yrs ago, I was running alone on a quiet rarely used road close to my home. As I was going around a bend, I saw a work van stopped about an 1/8 of a mile in front of me. 2 men got out and opened the back of the van and stood there. I felt uncomfortable and considered turning around but realized that there was nothing but woods in the direction I just came from. Right then, a family on 4 wheelers barrelled out of the woods in front of me! The 2 guys jumped in the van and sped off! That was the last time I ran alone and definitely the last time I ran on that road!
My daughter used to do that when she was 18. She lived on her own and I tried to tell her it wasn’t a good idea to go walking alone with her dog. But I ended up having a nightmare that she was grabbed by a van of certain men and they killed her. The police had her boyfriend identify her because I couldn’t bring myself to get up off the floor I was so upset. I woke up crying and very upset. I didn’t want to tell her about the dream but I felt I should. When I told her , she got quiet. She said the same van with the certain men I saw in my dream had pulled up in the parking lot and was looking at her when she was walking on that path at that park. As a mother, it terrifies you when your children aren’t careful with their safety.
I live in Nowhere, USA outside of a town of fewer than 10,000 people. A young mom neighbor of mine was running on our country road last summer when someone tried to abduct her. This was LESS THAN 1/2 mile from her house. She resisted and ran through a pasture to get away. Thankfully, she’s physically okay, but it has affected all of us. She wasn’t wearing EarPods, she was aware of her surroundings, and she told her husband where she was going. After it was over, she couldn’t describe the man or the vehicle. She’s a very petite lady, so we’re all wondering if the man thought she was a teenager. Regardless, someone less than two miles from my little, country homestead tried to abduct someone that I know and care for. Ladies, it can happen to any of us.
I weep for that 8-year old girl who was trafficked...and there are thousands more. And this president/administration don't care...those kids are just collateral damage for their agenda.
I walk alone in the mountains near my home. I don't think twice because no one is ever around This definitely has changed my mindset and I will no longer walk alone.
Parents please watch your children....in a small Wisconsin town this weekend, two girls around 11 yrs old were playing in a school playground when four men came out of a car and started walking towards them. Luckily they realized they were in danger and started running and escaped. They were probably going to be kidnapped and trafficked. Please please alert your children to what is happening and keep your eyes on them.
I live on Mexico border in AZ. With title 42 ending we are all skittish here. Well prepared but skittish. It's fixin to get weird. Prayers to everyone.
Yeah, I live in Spring right outside of Houston we're pretty worried ourselves. I won't even let my kids play outside unless I'm with them. Locked, loaded and ready.
Patera this is my worst fear for my girls. I tell them all the time to ALWAYS pay attention to your surroundings. They all carry but I still worry. They are 42, 37 & 34 and this momma's heart is always in prayer that God surrounds them with a hedge of protection. Things are so worse now than when I grew up in the 60's.
I was almost abducted in the 60's in broad daylight. I think news travels much faster and farther today than 80 years ago, so it may just seem like things are getting worse. Although there are a lot of other types of crimes that seem to be escalating these days...
Patera, I live in this area. There have been many cases of single women being attacked on hiking trails here. Yet the ignorance persists. When I bring up the importance of self-protection, I am met with resistance and denial. We are a constitutional right to carry state.
I always dreamed of moving to someplace like Tennessee. This is so sad to hear. I am looking to move to an area of like-minded individuals. I am in Arizona, born and raised. I don’t like the liberal mind-set that has been moving in here more and more over the years.
Patara, sweet girl, I am 73 years young. If anyone, and I mean anyone is asking at this date what is going on in our world, well young lady, I say that is Shameful that they are ignorant. Either by fault of their own or some other influence. You alone have given sage advice to anyone with a set of ears to hear. Bless you for all the things you have given us to prepare for what is ahead of us. See ya!!
I mourn our innocence! I mourn our days of growing up and never needing to lock the door, leave your keys in the vehicles, how very sad. We have started shopping online and picking up at the store. It has helped us to make better decisions in shopping and getting more done with our time.
Many prayers for that young woman's family. I lost my 23 year old daughter. It leaves a hole in your heart forever. Our world has changed. We used to walk trails, go to movie theaters, live with abandon. That was a different time. Practice situational awareness always and avoid the unnecessary dangers. It is open season on the unaware.
I'm well aware, I live in the outskirts of the Phoenix area. As a father of 4 and 3 being daughters, none of them go anywhere alone, and all my children are armed w/1 or more self defense items.
Always packing is my motto. I have been attacked several times in my life, but the most scary was the guy that snuck up on me asking for a hug as he tried to bear hug me in the parking lot of Big Lots. I ran away screaming as fast as I could to get away from him. I am here today thank the Good Lord!
As a single woman, I went on several day hikes led by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. It was a great way to get into nature but in a large group with a leader who knew where we were going. Strongly recommend. I met some really great people. Not only are there predators to worry about, just a simple thing like twisting an ankle can become an emergency when you are off in the woods by yourself. Be smart.
Yes, I put an elliptical in my living room and moved my recliner. I feel better working out by myself inside looking out the window. Thank you, Patara 😊
I've done the same, I invested in a treadle running machine. I look out the east window and watch the sun come up in the morning. It is a glorious site.
I live in a rural area where I used to go for long walks with my dogs without ever seeing anyone. But I've felt a shift - or maybe I've just wised up - in these past couple of years, where that just doesn't feel safe anymore.
@Gardyloo, you're being smart!! For all the changes that have happened just in the last 3 years, what's quickly rolling in is going to make the last 3 years look like a picnic.
We have a Granddaughter that won't listen to her parents at all. She does what she wants when she wants, if she can get away with it. I pray for her daily. 🙏
Get your Granddaughter to read these comments, or read them with her. It is frightening how dangerous it is out there and how many women are so complacent; the perfect target!
I ran into a guy that made me super uncomfortable in the checkout line at the farm store. He was parked near me and watched my every move. I remembered something else I needed and went back inside.
Yes, beware of extra friendly men who are strangers. I got out of my suv in a parking lot next to a super cab pickup that was jacked up, and the guy was just coming to put stuff in his truck. He was extra friendly, and I got out of that space because I would have been between both vehicles with him and out of sight of others. My “be careful” warnings were starting to light up.
I preach this to my daughters! My youngest gets so upset with me, she says I shouldn't have to worry about stuff like that. I agree, but that doesn't change the fact that you absolutely do have to worry about it! Keeping preaching this, as a mother I appreciate it so much!
How many times have I said, "where are their parents?" Parents aren't paying attention any more than the teenager they are raising. Thank you for your attempt to keep more people safe.
Keep those personal safety reminders coming Patara. Your advice WILL save someone's life! Also, I love reading the comments and learning personal safety ideas from your subscribers.
I see a young woman every morning walking by herself on my way to work. We live in the country. My thoughts every morning are I hope she is carrying. I will not go out by myself anymore. I won't walk by myself either. Thank you for the great info. God bless this woman's family. We are living in a very scary world.
Being just 31 years old, I don't ever get mad at people that try to lecture me or give me a hard talking, when I do something that's not so smart and I've been that way since about my early to mid 20's, because I look at it as, "there's a reason I'm being talked to like this, I probably needed it," because I take it as an opportunity to grow, learn from my mistakes, and do better. So, anytime my elders lecture me and talk rough to me after I done something stupid or out of character, for whatever reason, I take it seriously. I thank God that I learned to do this in my early to mid 20's, because it's helped me grow, mature, and learn a little faster and the people that have talked to me like they're my momma or some other close relation, I know they didn't mean any harm and it was to teach me something, so I didn't make the same mistake, twice. So, I won't ever be mad at you for trying to momma me, even though we don't know each other personally, because I know you're trying to help me.
You are a rare one indeed as most young people today resent being told anything. You’ve kept an open mind and have been humble and gained wisdom from doing so. Well done!
**PROTECTING YOURSELF:** 1st..I have HATED guns, but at the age of 67, I just got my concealed carry. **WOMEN NEED TO CARRY...PERIOD** And if you carry, YOU **MUST** have insurance in the event of a **NECESSARY, LIFE SAVING EVENT** MUST, MUST, MUST 2nd I told my daughter all of her life **"NEVER GO TO A PLACE YOU SHOULD NOT GO... DEFINITELY NOT ALONE, definitely never go in the dark, & never go alone. I CANNOT agree more....these women are making themselves targets. Our world is full of **PREDATORS**
This is one reason WHY I shop online for groceries. It's too easy to be attacked coming out of a store with a cart of packages you have to stop & load into your car. Plus, where is your purse? Is it locked in the front seat? Or, sitting in the front of your basket? I used to clip my purse to my shopping cart after tying it around my wrist when shopping. That way, I couldn't walk away from my cart & my purse was always secured.
@@dawncrossland3028 congrats cowgirl LOL. show em how it's done! Sadly, the more I know, the more I'm convinced a single woman (especially) must carry. Watched a video today where that corrupt DA in St Louis (Gardner..Soros funded) let a murderer on the street & he just about best to death a 70 yr old woman to death...no provocation. She managed somehow to run into.the grocery store. Happened in grocery parking lot. AWFUL...just **OUTRAGEOUS**
This is so real. Sad story coming. A few years ago, my sister-in-law and brother had an argument and she decided to go for a walk to cool down and was rap** in her own neighborhood, not far from home. It is absolutely disgusting that this is real life for a lot of women but it is. Sadly, that situation is something my brother will never forgive himself for. Stay safe, ladies and learn how to defend yourselves.
Everyone is a target anymore. There is a huge growing element of people who simply don’t care and have nothing to lose. All they need is an opportunity. Any opportunity.
Instead of a treadmill, you can also purchase a gizmo that makes your riding bike into a stationary bike. Then you can keep your bicycle in the house so it doesn't get stolen, and also get some cardio in.
Good day Patara ❤️. The Allen shooting kind of broke the straw on my back. Not only am I not shopping alone but I am having everything delivered. I have used Instacart for a few years but now my non fresh will be shipped to my house from Walmart and Instacart will be used for fresh. I have no defense in a store against a gun. Ed won’t let me go walking alone anymore and I have to wait for him to get home. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lyme Disease…I can’t fight off a gnat (a little exaggeration there). I refuse to be stupid. There is a new normal. God bless you Patara. I learn something new from you every video.
My first thought when hearing the news about the Arizona woman killed who was hiking on a trial was your video mentioning the woman commenting that she goes out walking/hiking alone with her tiny dogs and feels perfectly safe.
It can also happen at a small town and in a rural area. I live in a very rural area in the country and there has been several suspicious people walking down our road the past couple of weeks. Times have changed.
Limit your risk in everything you do. If I need to go to Walmart, I go right after dropping off kids at school. There was virtually no one in the store except employees and vendors. The shelves were well stocked, I got everything I was looking for and was out in 20 minutes. I was back at home with my groceries by 9:00am.
Your awesome! We have dropped to shopping once a week, we go at least in pairs. We go to familiar stores (we know the areas, layouts and exists in each store) and we are not spending much time just window shopping. It's in and out most times now. It's sad we cannot just enjoy our time out anymore.
@@LADYSILVERWOLF028I hear you my dear - when your on a tight budget going shopping (even for necessities) is a fun time out. It used to be a fun time out!!
You are 100% correct. I would not even do these things alone BEFORE society went full on mad.. Be careful ladies and gentlemen. Life is priceless and you only get one.❤❤
Five people have gone missing in one week here in our county! Praying they are found safe. It's 5 different people from different families. No connections! So sad and disturbing! Yes ma'am it's terrifying! Prayers for her family! I preach to my grown girls ( age 51 and 47! Yes, they carry but thats not enough!!! Pray they start listening to me! About prepping too! SMH
I've Trained in martial arts, worked out most of my life. Not trying to toot my horn here, I'm A very strong, fast individual. I still carry a firearm with plenty of mags. Even with all that training, I know anything can happen.. You have to be aware at all time. Listen to this Woman and like minded people, It can save your life.
I have three daughters Patara who are now all grown, but still worry about them. Unfortunately, these kids think they are invincible and that nothing bad will ever happen and too often learn the hard way that it does. Thank you
Have a great week. Every day I wake up and wonder what crazy crap will happen today. I live in Texas and the border situation is very scary. I have teenage girls and I don't like them driving after dark. Lots of prayers are being said in this house.
Make them mad, Patara! That’s how you know they are listening and they heard you!!! Every lesson I ever learned was because I failed, made a mistake, or simply didn’t listen. I may have been mad, but I definitely learned from it!! Thank you for your perseverance! 💞🙏🏻💞
I’m so grateful you brought this up because I keep telling everyone, “Be aware of your surroundings.” I’m not going anywhere I don’t need to go. People just don’t understand how fast things have changed. Everyone needs to be aware and trained.
I have to say it you can't fix stupid! I'm so sorry for this lady but I have two daughters that do stupid crap like this daily and I just wait for that call 😢😢😢
Yes, I got a rowing machine to use earlier this year. A few years ago I used to walk my neighborhood alone in the early mornings before my husband went to work so he could be home with our children. After seeing more homeless roaming the neighborhood I stopped and would walk back and forth in our back yard.
I have so many people get angry with me and say “I refuse to live in fear”. I just hit them with your catchphrase. You’ve got to use the brains that God and granny gave you.
I live very close to where the 29 year old beautiful young lady lost her life. It is dangerous to be anywhere alone. My heart is heavy for her and her family.
For much of my life I went and loved going on walks at parks when I lived in VA because there are so many there. After this particular walk of mine ,the next morning I woke up watching the news and there was a report of an attack and sexual assault involving a woman walking alone at the same dang park I was at! Ever since then I have never gone to a park alone
You can't be too careful and it doesn't have to be a young woman that gets assaulted. Us older ladies that don't get around as easily as we used to when we go to the store etc need to be especially careful as well. We get out of our car trying to wrestle our handbags and most not paying attention. We all need to wake up and thanks to you Patara for continuing to remind us.
Patara, thank you for being bold and sharing facts and truth. Anyone who believes that will never happen to me, better wake up. Praying along with you 🙏❤️
Thanks Patara. I went shopping with my hubby today. One of the stores he went inside with me. It has motorized carts which he needs in order to shop. The other three didn't have them so he parked directly in front of the stores and watched for me to come out. We take our safety serious. We live in a small town of about 10,000 people. It is not safe even in small towns. Crime is going up everywhere. Stay safe people. Much Love ❤
Yes Open Borders for Illegal people,to be Legal!!, Drug Lords, Thieves, Child trafficking mobsters. Keep eyes open, children safe. Secure your homes, windows, doors. Take no chances. They Are Coming.
Does anyone else hear the absolute insanity of this? The fact that we can’t even go for a walk alone anymore it’s tragic. I fear for my young daughter, and all of those children who are having to grow up with this as their childhood experience.
Patara has me casing the grocery parking lot as I select a parking spot, going in the store and coming out of the store. I may start taking a dog with me, too, if she is safe.
THANK YOU!!! The movies and mainstream media keep promoting the idea that women can work over several men at a time...and young women actually believe it!
Spotting Danger Before It Spots You by Gary Quesenberry. It came highly recommended in a comment section of a different video. I read it and am now passing the recommendation onward. He also has two others on children and teens (that I have not read yet). PS- It's full of references to other books, including The Gift of Fear, and even has a bibliography and other sources in the back!
Thank you so much for constant reminders. I tell my gentleman friend and relatives I will not walk alone or ride my bike alone. They ask why, but they don't understand when I explain. I almost cave in and listen to them. I need more reminders like yours. Thank you Patara!
So sad. Yeah I know bout the border. Live in Texas, not safe anywhere even with other people around while shopping etc. Be careful, blessings everyone.
Thank you for always speaking truth. It’s weird how I can love someone I’ve never met, but I do love you because people don’t have to watch your videos long before they can see inside your heart and soul. And they are beautiful. Keep on keeping on. ♥️
I used to jog every evening after work up to the mountain behind our home until the last time. As I was turning around at a dead end, a car with 2 younger men pulled up next to me. The passenger got out and tried to grab me. I kicked and bit him and was able to run like my life depended on it home....and that was 20 years ago.
Thank you for Sharing your Knowledge!! I preach this constantly to my 37 and 40 year old daughters. Unfortunately things have horribly changed. And please drop the ear buds!!! Be aware of your surroundings.
It is a very different and dangerous world we live in today. Everyone man, woman or child has to have a plan. Thank you for teaching everyone who is watching today to take heed.
Don’t forget when sitting alone in your car, in a parking lot, at a red light, or in your own driveway. Keep your doors locked.
I always lock my doors when sitting alone in the car, and as a retired journalist who used to cover the courts and police beat, I always lock my doors when I leave the car, even if it's just a moment. It becomes a habit, and it could save a life.
This has helped my daughter, who eats in her car at work. The other day, some guy parked right beside her and just sat there, watching her and staring at her. She double checked her doors were locked. He eventually drove off, but it creeped her out and she realized I was right to teach her to keep her doors locked.
@@grannyfisher3863 Amen well said
And your weapon close at hand!
I was at a stop light when a man tried to open my door. Thankfully the doors were locked.
About 15 yrs ago, I was running alone on a quiet rarely used road close to my home. As I was going around a bend, I saw a work van stopped about an 1/8 of a mile in front of me. 2 men got out and opened the back of the van and stood there. I felt uncomfortable and considered turning around but realized that there was nothing but woods in the direction I just came from. Right then, a family on 4 wheelers barrelled out of the woods in front of me! The 2 guys jumped in the van and sped off! That was the last time I ran alone and definitely the last time I ran on that road!
Whoa! You dodged a bullet. Thank goodness you are alive!🙏
They had been watching and waiting
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You are blessed. I am glad you don’t run alone anymore.
Everyone should ask your guardian angel every day to protect you. And in situations like you just described, remember to thank your guardian angel.
Like my grandma used to tell us kids “ Be careful. There are more snakes walking on two legs out there than ever crawled on their bellies.”
Amen!
I'm gonna keep this one in my back pocket. Nice
Thats true
Gramma wisdom is always 100% right!
My mom used to say,,, you can runaway from home,,, just don't leave the yard,,😳
I was kidnapped and blessed to survived. The police told me rarely do victims live to tell others. 30 years ago but feels like yesterday.
Oh mercy how horrific for you.
So thankful that you survived!
Hugs for your strength to be able to share with us.
So glad you survived!
My son disappeared from the group home he was in, it's been 20 years now. I'm glad that you are here.
My daughter used to do that when she was 18. She lived on her own and I tried to tell her it wasn’t a good idea to go walking alone with her dog. But I ended up having a nightmare that she was grabbed by a van of certain men and they killed her. The police had her boyfriend identify her because I couldn’t bring myself to get up off the floor I was so upset.
I woke up crying and very upset.
I didn’t want to tell her about the dream but I felt I should. When I told her , she got quiet. She said the same van with the certain men I saw in my dream had pulled up in the parking lot and was looking at her when she was walking on that path at that park. As a mother, it terrifies you when your children aren’t careful with their safety.
I'm glad you told her about your dream.
Thank you for sharing this. You got my attention! A dream divinely appointed!
WOW! Just WOW!
Spot on
Thank goodness you told her your dream. Wowzer.
I live in Nowhere, USA outside of a town of fewer than 10,000 people. A young mom neighbor of mine was running on our country road last summer when someone tried to abduct her. This was LESS THAN 1/2 mile from her house. She resisted and ran through a pasture to get away. Thankfully, she’s physically okay, but it has affected all of us.
She wasn’t wearing EarPods, she was aware of her surroundings, and she told her husband where she was going. After it was over, she couldn’t describe the man or the vehicle. She’s a very petite lady, so we’re all wondering if the man thought she was a teenager. Regardless, someone less than two miles from my little, country homestead tried to abduct someone that I know and care for.
Ladies, it can happen to any of us.
Just wait till after the 11th 😡
@@cathyheston3029 what's special on the 11th?
Predators like isolation. It’s like operating undercover.
@@cathyheston3029 border surge of illegals...
@@gimmedahhcookies4341 Title 42 expires. Borders officially open.
I weep for that 8-year old girl who was trafficked...and there are thousands more. And this president/administration don't care...those kids are just collateral damage for their agenda.
You are too nice!
Yes, hearing about that brought me to tears as I was fixing dinner!
I walk alone in the mountains near my home. I don't think twice because no one is ever around This definitely has changed my mindset and I will no longer walk alone.
If you're in the mountains, stay armed.
Everyone knows it happens, they just don't think it will happen to them.
Fatal error in thinking.
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Well said. 💕💕And why would anyone want to become a statistic?
Exactly!
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Parents please watch your children....in a small Wisconsin town this weekend, two girls around 11 yrs old were playing in a school playground when four men came out of a car and started walking towards them. Luckily they realized they were in danger and started running and escaped. They were probably going to be kidnapped and trafficked. Please please alert your children to what is happening and keep your eyes on them.
Where in Wisconsin? I am in. Milwaukee
@@oomybeauty Manitowoc
I live on Mexico border in AZ. With title 42 ending we are all skittish here. Well prepared but skittish. It's fixin to get weird. Prayers to everyone.
Move!
@@annjames1837Darn right it is!
Yeah, I live in Spring right outside of Houston we're pretty worried ourselves. I won't even let my kids play outside unless I'm with them. Locked, loaded and ready.
Make sure you are concealed carrying a firearm.
Praying with you🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
Patera this is my worst fear for my girls. I tell them all the time to ALWAYS pay attention to your surroundings. They all carry but I still worry. They are 42, 37 & 34 and this momma's heart is always in prayer that God surrounds them with a hedge of protection. Things are so worse now than when I grew up in the 60's.
I was almost abducted in the 60's in broad daylight. I think news travels much faster and farther today than 80 years ago, so it may just seem like things are getting worse. Although there are a lot of other types of crimes that seem to be escalating these days...
@@lynnreed6587 This is so true. And with the internet nothing is hidden anymore like it was back in the day.
Patera, I live in this area. There have been many cases of single women being attacked on hiking trails here. Yet the ignorance persists. When I bring up the importance of self-protection, I am met with resistance and denial. We are a constitutional right to carry state.
I live there too. It’s very scary
Too many moving from liberal Cali and for some reason feel safer here.
You’re not even safe with 2 people.
Yes. I always tell my wife to pack especially when she hikes. She always argues but I sent her this video. Thank you
I always dreamed of moving to someplace like Tennessee. This is so sad to hear. I am looking to move to an area of like-minded individuals. I am in Arizona, born and raised. I don’t like the liberal mind-set that has been moving in here more and more over the years.
Patara, sweet girl, I am 73 years young. If anyone, and I mean anyone is asking at this date what is going on in our world, well young lady, I say that is Shameful that they are ignorant. Either by fault of their own or some other influence. You alone have given sage advice to anyone with a set of ears to hear. Bless you for all the things you have given us to prepare for what is ahead of us. See ya!!
They probably watch main stream media.
@@AlexisWolf-o6uor avoid news altogether...I know a lot of people like that who live under a rock. Idk how they do it........
To the 8 year old little girl, my heart is broken for you. You did not deserve this.
It's time that we start cleaning up this messed up world.
Get rid of 90% of men! That would be a great start!
On point. I live in the forest on a chunk of land. I carry hot, I'm more worried about the two legged predators than the four legged.
4 legged have more respect for humans than other humans
amen
I mourn our innocence! I mourn our days of growing up and never needing to lock the door, leave your keys in the vehicles, how very sad. We have started shopping online and picking up at the store. It has helped us to make better decisions in shopping and getting more done with our time.
Many prayers for that young woman's family. I lost my 23 year old daughter. It leaves a hole in your heart forever.
Our world has changed. We used to walk trails, go to movie theaters, live with abandon. That was a different time. Practice situational awareness always and avoid the unnecessary dangers. It is open season on the unaware.
I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless you.
@@connievaughn8468 thank you
I'm well aware, I live in the outskirts of the Phoenix area. As a father of 4 and 3 being daughters, none of them go anywhere alone, and all my children are armed w/1 or more self defense items.
Always packing is my motto. I have been attacked several times in my life, but the most scary was the guy that snuck up on me asking for a hug as he tried to bear hug me in the parking lot of Big Lots. I ran away screaming as fast as I could to get away from him. I am here today thank the Good Lord!
As a single woman, I went on several day hikes led by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. It was a great way to get into nature but in a large group with a leader who knew where we were going. Strongly recommend. I met some really great people. Not only are there predators to worry about, just a simple thing like twisting an ankle can become an emergency when you are off in the woods by yourself. Be smart.
This is the language people need to hear and understand, it’s real people!!!
I agree: be AWARE. And quietly PREPARE.
Yes, I put an elliptical in my living room and moved my recliner. I feel better working out by myself inside looking out the window. Thank you, Patara 😊
I've done the same, I invested in a treadle running machine. I look out the east window and watch the sun come up in the morning. It is a glorious site.
WHether or not it's safer, it's certainly cheaper!!!!
I live in a rural area where I used to go for long walks with my dogs without ever seeing anyone. But I've felt a shift - or maybe I've just wised up - in these past couple of years, where that just doesn't feel safe anymore.
Always go with your gut instinct.
@@ChrisJohnston-z7u I surely will!
@Gardyloo, you're being smart!!
For all the changes that have happened just in the last 3 years, what's quickly rolling in is going to make the last 3 years look like a picnic.
@@1blondidea I agree. There's insanity in the air.
Yes, it's going to get uncontrollable almost immediately, open borders, anyone or gangs coming in. Prepare, pray, and be safe!
I told my kids, if anything ever happens to me, that they should watch your channel for motherly insight!! Love you!!
We have a Granddaughter that won't listen to her parents at all. She does what she wants when she wants, if she can get away with it. I pray for her daily. 🙏
Get your Granddaughter to read these comments, or read them with her. It is frightening how dangerous it is out there and how many women are so complacent; the perfect target!
Society has lost their minds. commonsense is long gone. It’s very sad.
Sending Blessings to everyone.
I ran into a guy that made me super uncomfortable in the checkout line at the farm store. He was parked near me and watched my every move. I remembered something else I needed and went back inside.
Yes, beware of extra friendly men who are strangers. I got out of my suv in a parking lot next to a super cab pickup that was jacked up, and the guy was just coming to put stuff in his truck. He was extra friendly, and I got out of that space because I would have been between both vehicles with him and out of sight of others. My “be careful” warnings were starting to light up.
I preach this to my daughters! My youngest gets so upset with me, she says I shouldn't have to worry about stuff like that. I agree, but that doesn't change the fact that you absolutely do have to worry about it! Keeping preaching this, as a mother I appreciate it so much!
How many times have I said, "where are their parents?" Parents aren't paying attention any more than the teenager they are raising. Thank you for your attempt to keep more people safe.
Preach Patara!! More mommas need to be doing this. Never apologize for being authentic! ❤
Keep those personal safety reminders coming Patara. Your advice WILL save someone's life!
Also, I love reading the comments and learning personal safety ideas from your subscribers.
Amen
I even tell my sons not to go out alone. It just isn't safe anywhere 🥺
Same here. My nephew was mugged in broad daylight on a quit suburban street. I think the crims wait and watch half the time..
I see a young woman every morning walking by herself on my way to work. We live in the country. My thoughts every morning are I hope she is carrying. I will not go out by myself anymore. I won't walk by myself either. Thank you for the great info. God bless this woman's family. We are living in a very scary world.
And this is the problem. Consistent routine that anyone watching also learns.
Being just 31 years old, I don't ever get mad at people that try to lecture me or give me a hard talking, when I do something that's not so smart and I've been that way since about my early to mid 20's, because I look at it as, "there's a reason I'm being talked to like this, I probably needed it," because I take it as an opportunity to grow, learn from my mistakes, and do better. So, anytime my elders lecture me and talk rough to me after I done something stupid or out of character, for whatever reason, I take it seriously. I thank God that I learned to do this in my early to mid 20's, because it's helped me grow, mature, and learn a little faster and the people that have talked to me like they're my momma or some other close relation, I know they didn't mean any harm and it was to teach me something, so I didn't make the same mistake, twice. So, I won't ever be mad at you for trying to momma me, even though we don't know each other personally, because I know you're trying to help me.
You are a rare one indeed as most young people today resent being told anything. You’ve kept an open mind and have been humble and gained wisdom from doing so. Well done!
Smart boy!! Well... young man... I'm almost 70, your young and I love your smarts!!
@@carolgray7911 👍
**PROTECTING YOURSELF:**
1st..I have HATED guns, but at the age of 67, I just got my concealed carry. **WOMEN NEED TO CARRY...PERIOD** And if you carry, YOU **MUST** have insurance in the event of a **NECESSARY, LIFE SAVING EVENT** MUST, MUST, MUST
2nd I told my daughter all of her life
**"NEVER GO TO A PLACE YOU SHOULD NOT GO... DEFINITELY NOT ALONE, definitely never go in the dark, & never go alone. I CANNOT agree more....these women are making themselves targets.
Our world is full of **PREDATORS**
This is one reason WHY I shop online for groceries. It's too easy to be attacked coming out of a store with a cart of packages you have to stop & load into your car. Plus, where is your purse? Is it locked in the front seat? Or, sitting in the front of your basket? I used to clip my purse to my shopping cart after tying it around my wrist when shopping. That way, I couldn't walk away from my cart & my purse was always secured.
@@SeeLionsInTX
I Haven’t carried a Purse,Out in Public,
in 36 Years!!
WHY Make Yourself a Target!? 🎯
I Hated Guns as well!!
Bought My first 2 @ 51.
Turned out to Be a “Natural” Shooter!?
LOVED it!
Now,I Have a Few MORE than 2!! 🤣
@@dawncrossland3028 congrats cowgirl LOL. show em how it's done! Sadly, the more I know, the more I'm convinced a single woman (especially) must carry. Watched a video today where that corrupt DA in St Louis (Gardner..Soros funded) let a murderer on the street & he just about best to death a 70 yr old woman to death...no provocation. She managed somehow to run into.the grocery store. Happened in grocery parking lot. AWFUL...just **OUTRAGEOUS**
This is so real. Sad story coming.
A few years ago, my sister-in-law and brother had an argument and she decided to go for a walk to cool down and was rap** in her own neighborhood, not far from home. It is absolutely disgusting that this is real life for a lot of women but it is. Sadly, that situation is something my brother will never forgive himself for. Stay safe, ladies and learn how to defend yourselves.
Haunting!
@@FloridaGirl- very much so. I couldn't imagine.
Everyone is a target anymore. There is a huge growing element of people who simply don’t care and have nothing to lose. All they need is an opportunity. Any opportunity.
Right I don’t go alone!!! My 23 year old is in Las Vegas for work, I flew out so she’s NOT alone. She’s my smart didn’t come unprepared.
Thank you for all you do!! Keep speaking TRUTH!!!
Instead of a treadmill, you can also purchase a gizmo that makes your riding bike into a stationary bike. Then you can keep your bicycle in the house so it doesn't get stolen, and also get some cardio in.
Good day Patara ❤️. The Allen shooting kind of broke the straw on my back. Not only am I not shopping alone but I am having everything delivered. I have used Instacart for a few years but now my non fresh will be shipped to my house from Walmart and Instacart will be used for fresh. I have no defense in a store against a gun. Ed won’t let me go walking alone anymore and I have to wait for him to get home. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lyme Disease…I can’t fight off a gnat (a little exaggeration there). I refuse to be stupid. There is a new normal. God bless you Patara. I learn something new from you every video.
Great point; There is a new normal. So sad.
Ma'am, you're the momma a lot of folks on here need but never had. God bless you for doing His work.❤
My first thought when hearing the news about the Arizona woman killed who was hiking on a trial was your video mentioning the woman commenting that she goes out walking/hiking alone with her tiny dogs and feels perfectly safe.
Patara hit the nail on the head on the personal safety advice ladies. Be proactive and never ignore your gut instincts. Situational awareness is key.
Thank you! I am making my daughter watch this video. She hikes alone, and I have begged her not to.
It can also happen at a small town and in a rural area. I live in a very rural area in the country and there has been several suspicious people walking down our road the past couple of weeks. Times have changed.
Limit your risk in everything you do. If I need to go to Walmart, I go right after dropping off kids at school. There was virtually no one in the store except employees and vendors. The shelves were well stocked, I got everything I was looking for and was out in 20 minutes. I was back at home with my groceries by 9:00am.
Early is always best if must go to Walmart. Usually only
Senior Citizens and preppers. Most of the crazies still in bed.
Your awesome! We have dropped to shopping once a week, we go at least in pairs. We go to familiar stores (we know the areas, layouts and exists in each store) and we are not spending much time just window shopping. It's in and out most times now. It's sad we cannot just enjoy our time out anymore.
@@LADYSILVERWOLF028I hear you my dear - when your on a tight budget going shopping (even for necessities) is a fun time out. It used to be a fun time out!!
I do this too!!! And also Walmart pick up if I am unable to do this and I am with my two kids
@@FriendsDriftInn
Please See My Comment! ⬆️
You are 100% correct. I would not even do these things alone BEFORE society went full on mad..
Be careful ladies and gentlemen. Life is priceless and you only get one.❤❤
Five people have gone missing in one week here in our county! Praying they are found safe. It's 5 different people from different families. No connections! So sad and disturbing! Yes ma'am it's terrifying! Prayers for her family! I preach to my grown girls ( age 51 and 47! Yes, they carry but thats not enough!!! Pray they start listening to me! About prepping too! SMH
WHERE Are You!?!?
I've Trained in martial arts, worked out most of my life. Not trying to toot my horn here, I'm A very strong, fast individual. I still carry a firearm with plenty of mags. Even with all that training, I know anything can happen.. You have to be aware at all time. Listen to this Woman and like minded people, It can save your life.
Don't stop warning them Parara! I just pray "they" comprehend the message. AND realize it's for their good.
You are 2 very wise cool people!
I have three daughters Patara who are now all grown, but still worry about them. Unfortunately, these kids think they are invincible and that nothing bad will ever happen and too often learn the hard way that it does. Thank you
Have a great week. Every day I wake up and wonder what crazy crap will happen today. I live in Texas and the border situation is very scary. I have teenage girls and I don't like them driving after dark. Lots of prayers are being said in this house.
Make them mad, Patara! That’s how you know they are listening and they heard you!!! Every lesson I ever learned was because I failed, made a mistake, or simply didn’t listen. I may have been mad, but I definitely learned from it!! Thank you for your perseverance!
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I’m so grateful you brought this up because I keep telling everyone, “Be aware of your surroundings.”
I’m not going anywhere I don’t need to go. People just don’t understand how fast things have changed.
Everyone needs to be aware and trained.
I have to say it you can't fix stupid! I'm so sorry for this lady but I have two daughters that do stupid crap like this daily and I just wait for that call 😢😢😢
Sir, I pray that call never comes!
This is so heartbreaking... Praying for that poor child. May the Lord heal her completely.
Life is different...time to act like we believe that. I have 4 daughters...it hits home. 🙏🏼
Never offensive, always caring and helpful. 😊
My heart is so beaten up over these kids that no one is watching over 💔 😢Pray Jesus be with these babies.
Yes, I got a rowing machine to use earlier this year.
A few years ago I used to walk my neighborhood alone in the early mornings before my husband went to work so he could be home with our children. After seeing more homeless roaming the neighborhood I stopped and would walk back and forth in our back yard.
Love and appreciate you so much, sister in Christ! 💕
ditto
I am home all week. Do everything I need to on the weekend with hubby, or when he comes home from work..
I’ve crossed the mall off my list of great places for relaxation and exercise
Me too.
15 times is a crime of passion more often than not. God bless her soul 🙏
Preach, Patara... Broke my heart when the young teacher jogged alone at 4:30 IN THE MORNING...
I have so many people get angry with me and say “I refuse to live in fear”. I just hit them with your catchphrase. You’ve got to use the brains that God and granny gave you.
I live very close to where the 29 year old beautiful young lady lost her life. It is dangerous to be anywhere alone. My heart is heavy for her and her family.
For much of my life I went and loved going on walks at parks when I lived in VA because there are so many there. After this particular walk of mine ,the next morning I woke up watching the news and there was a report of an attack and sexual assault involving a woman walking alone at the same dang park I was at! Ever since then I have never gone to a park alone
You can't be too careful and it doesn't have to be a young woman that gets assaulted. Us older ladies that don't get around as easily as we used to when we go to the store etc need to be especially careful as well. We get out of our car trying to wrestle our handbags and most not paying attention. We all need to wake up and thanks to you Patara for continuing to remind us.
Patara, thank you for being bold and sharing facts and truth. Anyone who believes that will never happen to me, better wake up. Praying along with you 🙏❤️
Best to be safe than sorry! Thanks for sounding the alarm!
Aggravation is watching our country collapse, and be forced to fund it!
Thanks Patara. I went shopping with my hubby today. One of the stores he went inside with me. It has motorized carts which he needs in order to shop. The other three didn't have them so he parked directly in front of the stores and watched for me to come out. We take our safety serious. We live in a small town of about 10,000 people. It is not safe even in small towns. Crime is going up everywhere. Stay safe people. Much Love ❤
Yes, and it’s going to get worse. Stay alert.
Especially after title 42 runs out! Folks wake up & be careful! Those in Texas carry, don't think the criminals aren't armed!
It is going to get dog eat dog with millions of military age men of unknown in tentions invading our country.
Yes Open Borders for Illegal people,to be Legal!!, Drug Lords, Thieves, Child trafficking mobsters. Keep eyes open, children safe. Secure your homes, windows, doors. Take no chances. They Are Coming.
You could never offend me Patara. You always speak truth. God bless you.From Canada,WCP
Does anyone else hear the absolute insanity of this? The fact that we can’t even go for a walk alone anymore it’s tragic. I fear for my young daughter, and all of those children who are having to grow up with this as their childhood experience.
It has never been that safe. I have been a guard dog all my life. Not all the dangerous people are strangers.
Patara has me casing the grocery parking lot as I select a parking spot, going in the store and coming out of the store. I may start taking a dog with me, too, if she is safe.
Sadly, throughout human history, women and children have always been vulnerable. We probably live in the safest time.
It’s never been safe. I’m 70. When I was 12, a man tried to pull me off my horse-came out of nowhere. I got away.
@@rodwoods2108100%
THANK YOU!!! The movies and mainstream media keep promoting the idea that women can work over several men at a time...and young women actually believe it!
Spotting Danger Before It Spots You by Gary Quesenberry. It came highly recommended in a comment section of a different video. I read it and am now passing the recommendation onward.
He also has two others on children and teens (that I have not read yet).
PS- It's full of references to other books, including The Gift of Fear, and even has a bibliography and other sources in the back!
Thank you for this. I'm ordering the books now
I just bought this on your recommendation.
Thank you for the recommendation, I have 3 high school girls graduating and heading off to college. This book will be added to the gift bags!!
Y'all remember growing up 70s/80s "Stranger Danger" when children abduction was extremely high!!
I live in VA and a 25 year old woman was just shot and killed in Yorktown VA while jogging this weekend. So very sad! Be safe!
A man can be robbed or assaulted just as much as a woman. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Outstanding video. Thank-you!
Thank you Patara. You keep speaking truth! We need to hear it.
Thank you for talking about this. So many people know but think it'll NEVER happen to them.
You are a precious heart. Thank you. My mom died 19 years ago so thank you for the kind, loving mom attention 😊
Thank you so much for constant reminders. I tell my gentleman friend and relatives I will not walk alone or ride my bike alone. They ask why, but they don't understand when I explain. I almost cave in and listen to them. I need more reminders like yours. Thank you Patara!
Your intuition is the correct one to follow
So sad. Yeah I know bout the border. Live in Texas, not safe anywhere even with other people around while shopping etc. Be careful, blessings everyone.
Sing it, Sister! I will shout out loud, "LISTEN TO HER."
Remember when we could walk around without being a victim? Those days are long gone and will never come back. It's just going to get worse.
The guy was a sick puppy! He said “He wanted to look like her”.. gender confused! Shocker!
Keep it up Patera! You are spot on!
Thank you for always speaking truth. It’s weird how I can love someone I’ve never met, but I do love you because people don’t have to watch your videos long before they can see inside your heart and soul. And they are beautiful. Keep on keeping on. ♥️
Agree!❤😊
Txs for speaking the truth 🙏💞
I used to jog every evening after work up to the mountain behind our home until the last time. As I was turning around at a dead end, a car with 2 younger men pulled up next to me. The passenger got out and tried to grab me. I kicked and bit him and was able to run like my life depended on it home....and that was 20 years ago.
Thank you for Sharing your Knowledge!! I preach this constantly to my 37 and 40 year old daughters. Unfortunately things have horribly changed. And please drop the ear buds!!! Be aware of your surroundings.
At least use only one ear bud at a time. Always keep one ear free so you can hear your surroundings
Love that you care enough for us to let us know what is real
It is a very different and dangerous world we live in today. Everyone man, woman or child has to have a plan. Thank you for teaching everyone who is watching today to take heed.
Thank you so much for caring❤❤❤❤❤luv u sister
I always take someone with me and his friend when I go to Walmart or Sam's.
Amen Thank you patara