SCARIEST EXPERIENCES LIVING IN MY CAR | Katie Carney
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- **SCARIEST EXPERIENCES LIVING IN MY CAR | Katie Carney**
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I love your videos! I’m 59, have ovarian cancer and I’m going through chemo. I say a little prayer for you at night, just to keep you safe! Thanks for sharing your unique lifestyle! Karen
I truly pray for a quick and full recovery for you, Karen! I love you!
Katie Carney Oh, thank you Katie! You stay safe!❤️
I just said a prayer for you! God bless you! Thats sweet & touches my 💕. I randomly scrolled comments & saw this. With so much mean behavior & terrible ways of the world it restores my faith in humanity to see that good people still exist & still have faith🙏🏽.
kl 4018 keeping you in prayer. Stay strong. Tough times makes tough people. No choice but to press forward. Fight the Good Fight. You can do it. 👍👏💪💖
Madison Hanks Thank you so much!
I seriously love how honest you are. Most people would exaggerate something like this into some crazy lame story time, but your truthfulness is so much more entertaining imo! Such a breathe of fresh air!💙
Thank you SO much for the kind and supportive words, Jessica! ❤️😍😘
Katie, I love your videos! I learn so much from you. I am in my late 50's and living in my car. Like you, I am not afraid to travel alone and sleep in my car. I have PTSD, and my car is my safe place. I don't like crowds, so I tend to stay where there are just a few cars near me. You have made me more aware and cautious of my surroundings by watching your videos. Please keep them coming. Safe travels to you always.
I'm so glad you have such a solid safe place Diane. I've had long bouts of DP/DR and may have a small idea of what you go through. You're very safe inside a modern vehicle, built to protect you from so many things. I hope you feel well.
I have PTSD also and many years ago I found my safest place was the back seat of my Grand Am Gt with blacked out tinted windows. I would lay a blanket across the headrests of the front two seats like a curtain. And kept a visor blocking out the windshield. I felt totally safe and it eased my anxiety.
I’ve slept in my car
for a couple of months. I had dark window tints so no one ever knew I was in the car, especially in crowded areas. Awesome tips! Keep up the great work !
Just use common sense and be cautious. And yes I agree about not letting anyone know you're alone.
I can certainly relate to parking in sketchy places. Being a truck driver sometimes I have limited options to park in a place I feel 100% comfortable or safe. Preplanning your trip and knowing as much about the area where you intend to spend a night is important and with Google maps,mapquest or whatever media source you use,you can have a pretty good idea ahead of time. Over time you just know where not to linger too long cuz things gonna get weird.
I don’t have kids . I worried about you like you my daughter. Please be safe.
Awwww🥺
❤️
I lived in my car (not by choice) for a month or two and I honestly never felt unsafe. I slept in a Walmart parking lot and the only run-ins I ever had was with a landscaper about once every couple of weeks, at 3a.m, that would be leaf blowing under my car and we would just stare at each other lol
My dad was a truck driver (very proud of him and that) he told me to never sleep at a rest stop because they are not a safe place.
What's rest stop
I live in my car too, for me not by choice but none the less I usually choose a hospital to stay. Out of everywhere I've stayed to sleep I feel most safe there. I wish happy and safe travels for you girl!
A portable female urinal might be a handy alternative to using the ladies room at night.
Exactly just out the end in a plastic water bottle then dump it out the window when done!
i had no idea those exsisted. thank you!
The advice you just before 5:00 is priceless because of how predators operate... Excellent job there... Great move on knowing to leave that spot... And you probably made sure that he didn't follow... Smart girl. 👊👍
I believe that many of us have you in our prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼
💕💗💝❤️😍☮️💖💜
You’re so sweet. Thank you! ❤️😍😘
I've had to sleep in my car a few times and this is what I do. My rear Windows are 'limo' tinted so it's very hard to see into my car, especially at night. My front Windows have a lighter tint on them but they are still hard to see in at night. I have never been pulled over for tint issues. The other thing I do for further privacy is put a blanket over and across my front two seats and across to the head rests on my rear seats. This creates a canopy of tent effect in my back seat where I was sleeping. My car interior is black so I used a black blanket. That way even if someone was to look into my car through the front windshield they would have a very difficult time detecting the black blanket over the black interior of my car. It's virtually impossible to detect the black blanket of looking into the side Windows both front and back. One other main reason I chose to do this setup was because quite often I couldn't go to sleep right away so I would browse the web on my phone or tablet, watch movies, etc. This way the light from my phone or tablet is not visible to passer bys. The other main benefit of doing this was that I didn't have to go through the hassle of covering up all my windows, and it it literally only takes a couple of minutes to get in place when your bunkering down for the night, and half that amount of time to fold up when I was done sleeping. It worked like a charm for me. Hopefully this might be a helpful tip for others finding themselves having to spend some nights in their car. May God bless you all, and keep you safe.
AWESOME advice!!
That's actually what i do when i go to sleep get a dark blanket n go underneath so if anybody looks in they cant tell of someone's sleeping
7:50 "knock on wood"- knocks on head😂
During my long summer road trips I sleep in the interstate rest stops sometimes just to save money. I have talked to several rest stop attendants working the night shift. Interstate rest stops are the patrol jurisdiction of the state police or highway patrol. Most state police are pretty quick to squash crime at rest stops. Many truckers drive the same route year over year and sleep at the same truck stops. Some are on a first name basis with the state boys along their trucking routes. Truckers have a skeezy rep but the majority don't want criminals lurking at night. They will radio in to state police about any funny business. The rest stop is actually a very poor choice of venues for attempting a robbery or assault. There's only one way for the attacker to get away, back out onto the southbound lanes and the next exit is ten miles or more down the road. That's an easy mark for the highway patrol. They can finish their donuts before they roll out on it.
Rest stops are honestly as dangerous a place to sleep at night, Walmart parking lots are about the best their well lit and usually filled with truckers and other drivers trying to sleep, I keep my hammer handy within reach for me at night just in case
@@florencecavallaro4599 what state offers tiny houses at 200 a month ? I'm in Massachusetts never heard of anything like that
florence cavallaro Florence I feel you are an old jealous lady because this lady is strong & can travel anywhere
florence cavallaro I have to agree. Walmart parking lots aren’t residential areas for people to live in their cars. Walmart knows people will stop coming to their business if the lot is full of homeless people. This lifestyle is using up a natural resource and contributing to air pollution. Also not paying property taxes that pay for the upkeep of the streets they’re traveling on, and street lighting at night that makes things safer. This just isn’t normal or healthy.
I watched an interview with someone from Walmart and they allow people to stay overnight in their parking lots. If the thought of someone sleeping in their car offends you there are lots of other places you can shop. I'm sure most people have bigger problems to worry about than where someone else is sleeping. My best friends 9 year old son has a brain tumor. That's a problem. If someone else, minding their own business, is sleeping in a car in a parking lot - not a real problem.
Simpleshoes, ok but they pay depending on income ....income tax's, vehicle registration fees, in certain places smog cks or you cant get your tags, gas tax's, all the little drive thru fast food places or little/big restaurants they spend money at, car repair shops the list goes on and on oh toll bridges...this stimulates small businesses and local and state economies....
Katie do people recognize you from TH-cam when you’re on the road ?
She never respons to question, she's a jerk
@@engineeringcluj1917 no she’s not. don’t just say things you don’t know
You have aces in the NUMBER ONE THING that keeps ANYONE safe- SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. When you get bad vibes you leave. Smartest thing ever. I travel all over in my car and sleep over places when needed. leaving when your spider sense goes off is the most important thing. Great advice and god bless.
If you lived ur life not doing anything because of a whole load of what ifs then nobody would do anything except lock themselves up in their house! I believe we should live our dreams and not stop doing something because of something that might not happen!
Yesssss!
@Maroxa’s Choices true true, I think seeing the potential dangers of something that's not for you and deciding to skip it (and feeling no life loss for skipping it) is very different from you really wanting to do something and you feel a life loss for not doing it. And being afraid to do it because of 1 in a million fears.
Exactly. "A ship is safe at harbor, but that's not what ships are made for".
thanks for your words of wisdom..."minimize the dangers" have your guard up at all times....situational awareness....
Just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos and am sooooo jealous of the life you get to live. I would love to travel and see the world like you do. And as someone who has incredible anxiety/depression himself, I wanted to say thank you for being so honest about your own struggles in previous videos. You're my hero :) travel safe and keep up the great content!!
I've never really had a scarey time sleeping in the car or in my camp. Most of my fears are narrow mountain rounds and dangerous driving conditions...
And btw, you did the right thing, in both situations. At the truck stop and rest stop, leaving like that. You trusted your intuition, and it was more than likely for the best!
Now tht i have watched many of ur videos i pray 4 u daily....U have a beautiful spirit 😊🙌
Thank you so much, my love! ❤️😍😘
Good video, I think people become complacent sometimes and forget to be aware of their surroundings. This video helps us remember to stay safer if possible. Thank you!! ❤️
Live your dreams. Just stay alert! Enjoying your videos.
I LOVE how you say "I'm 5 2 and a half" so cute. Gotta get that half inch accounted for! XOXO
Hahaha it soooo counts! 😘
@@katiecarney 😊
I am 5 2 and 3/4 , always have to include my almost 53
Yep!!! When I was (yep...WHEN!!) 5’5-1/2” I always added that half!!!
I used to be 5’1 1/2 y’all. I definitely added the 1/2”. I am older now and I have lost 1”😒
I so did not need to lose that inch!!! Hope you have a great day!
How can you really truly relax and rest if you have to have your guard up all the time? I've had experiences on the road and it's never really peaceful but I do love exploring different towns
Katie those are really great tips and advice for sleeping and living in your car. I learn so much from you!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!
You’re so welcome, love! Thank YOU for watching! ❤️
How about car issues, have you ever had any while on the road? I have AAA jic
I totally agree with all of this. You can kinda apply to life in general. It's really better to avoid situations where you are isolated and not in a public place, especially if you are alone. Just that goes a long way to making you feel safer/lessening the chance of something bad happening. If people are up to no good they generally do not want to risk being observed.
Yup!
Having to constantly have your guard up at all times does not seem like a lifestyle that is a healthy accompaniment to anxiety.
Valid point
Librarian_ Alli stfu
@@JennyGirl4Life this is really helpful to good communication, congratulations!
No because its not THAT kind of anxiety , in other words your not sweating ,heart beating fast crying in the back of your car kind of anxiety. Its a more relaxed anxiety hard to explain but its not really anxiety if it was she wouldn't be able to sleep every night its just that keeping vigil keeping your guard up but at the same time your wrapped around your little cocoon feeling very in charge of your life , but I know what you mean in the beginning I never thought I could do this I mean who sleeps outside their car instead of being inside their home but I got to tell you I pick my spots very carefully I only sleep under flood lights and where there are a lots of people around
Some people with anxiety have their guards up all the time regardless. It really varies from person to person.
I get afraid just being by myself, hats off to you. You are brave!
I can't imagine what it's like to be a girl alone on the road. I also live in my truck, but at least I dont have to worry about that headache.
BTW, your vids have been helped keep me way more positive about my situation. For that, I say thank you, Katie!
I saw a Toyota Yaris the other day and I was like... How in the hell does she live in that... 🤣
Paul Wilson Every time I see one, I think of her and 🤦🏻♀️ think the SAME THING! 🤣. Mad respect for her 🤗
@Lauren Parvia Loves Sid The Sloth! Me?
Its a Toyota Corolla i thought
LOL one is in front of me right now and I'm thinking the same thing!!
She's tiny
You remind me of my granddaughter...stay safe sweet girl😃
Turning 33 in a month and in 2 weeks will be living in my car full time my choice btw I've been watching your videos for a long time and I just wanna thank you for giving me the inspiration to make my own journey. I'm driving from Alabama to Colorado and will be staying in manitou springs for a month then on to California!!!! Love you so much
That’s so awesome!!! I love you too! ❤️
@@katiecarney would love to road trip would be a dream:)
You are a very smart girl and i think that is what has kept you safe and also woman have very good intuition and remember to sleep under flood lights as much as you can and YES YOU ARE CORRECT I ONLY FEEL SAFE WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE AROUND
I think a lot of people without a lot of experiences don’t realize how safe the world actually is. If you are careful and aware of your surroundings and not absorbed in your cell phone, people are probably are gonna leave you alone. I think you are right in that if you keep aware of your surroundings you are probably ahead of the game.
Hi Katie⚘
I LOVE you, you are so informative and kind.
I enjoy how well spoken you are in sharing with us.
Thank you❤
I’m glad you shared this video, Katie. So i’ve been in my car for 8 months. But on month # 2 (staying in a friends driveway) i heard someone jiggling my friend and his girlfriend’s car handles. It was about 2:30am and i was dreading them coming near my car to do the same....they did just that. Freaked me out. I suppose it was some undesirables from across the street. There are known criminals in the neighborhood. Month # 3, i was parking on a street that i rotate spots on. Very safe neighborhood. HAH ! It was 11:30pm , and a young kid came up to my car window screaming and hollering and wanted in my car immediately. Hell No! I bounced the hell outta there. Month # 4 , 3:30am, someone was riding a skateboard back and forth past my car. He eventually said that he was gonna break into my car. Jeez ! Very unsettling. I stopped parking there altogether.
I dont.sleep in my car...but I'm always about the what ifs, I put my keys through my fingers as well..I still drive or walk my son to where they are going..or they check in...everyone says I'm over protective..nope I'm the just in case girl lol
Me too! It is dangerous to hold your keys that way. Can cause damage to you if you were to use them that way. I have a Kubaton attached to my keys and it serves the same purpose, but safer to you. Only $12 on my website. Damsel in Defense products. Check it out if you’d like. Mydamselpro.net/NicoleAllen
Please be safe! Prayers for you always!
You’re so inspiring! I’m so so glad I found your channel last year 😌♥️
Aww thank you so much, my love! ❤️
Hi Katie, I’m very impressed I love how you have used good judgment . Your story when you saw a potential problem you simply drive to a different truck stop.Good job 👍 take care
I love your videos.... You have such a zest for Life and you have the courage and desire to do this journey that I wish I could....prayers for your continued safe travels ❤
Man...I’d love to travel and live in my Buick Lesabre. Love my car. I wouldn’t be able to go far though cuz gas in that beast is a bitch! Stay safe, Katie!💕
I just had a great idea! What if you begin an all female caravan of like-minded traveling women!?!
I’d so be down for that!
Why don't you get tinted windows.
Seriously!!!!
In some states tinted windows are illegal.
@@lushfanatic8028 only up to a certain tint.
@@lushfanatic8028
Not on the back windows.
Sound advice! I think you have a level of confidence so you carry yourself with confidence - that makes a difference in how you present yourself to the world. Lots of common sense tips too!
I feel like your mom sometimes bc I tend to worry about you haha but I know you are doing what you love & you are always trying to stay safe. love you girl hope you have a great weekend xoxo
When you told that Ohio story I was like of course it happened there (I live in Ohio) nothing to do but drugs in rest areas at midnight
I used to work at a gas station right off an interstate until 11pm a lot, and all of the truck drivers who came in were very nice and never seemed creepy or anything.
My nephew bought me a solar powered radio with a crank. I can plug my phone into it to recharge it. There is also a VERY LOUD alarm button on it. "Woop, woop, woop, woop!!!" I would never do that to a police officer if he knocked on my window, but if it's someone else, I'm kind of looking forward to using it. Lol.
Great video, i’ve been living in my car for 6 months now expecting a nightmare to happen but nothing has happened so far. Sleeping in your car doesn’t have to be scary it could actually be really really nice and uncomfortable.
I would think really big storms might be scary living in your car?
Hi Katie! Great advice. Informative & useful. Thank God you've kept safe during your travels. I remember both the bison & cliff driving stories. I think I was more apprehensive hearing the night driving up a road w/ cliffs on either side. That would definitely scare the crap out of me. Anyway, great video, again...and great tips ( especially about keeping one's phone on & charged...it's something I feel we often time take for granted or overlook ). Take care! 👍🤟❤
Wow i really appreciate how you said "he didn't make you feel like you were in danger" So many of us could be typecast in a situation like that. I for one am usually protective of any woman I see alone, I hate seeing women pump gas with a guy in the passenger seat !
Hey Katie! New carlifer here. You’ve been an inspiration :)
Aw thank you, my love! 😘
Thank you for this ❤ God bless you 🙏🏾
I make a point to never use rest stops after dark. I use a portable potty on long road trips.
Do whatever you can to keep yourself safe! When I was working at a very sketchy place alone, though I have been told it’s overkill, I always had my knife in my holster on my hip. Just for the deterrent. And one time I had a very sketchy looking man approach me, notice my knife and walk away without buying anything or looking at anything to buy. I think being prepared saved my life, or at least saved me some trouble. Maybe this exact solution isn’t for you but anything to make someone think twice about messing with you ❤️
Be safe out there young lady ..
I love those glasses. I think you look like Jenelle from teen mom. I hope they come up with a place that's safe for car dwellers to park, because more and more people are doing this to save money or just to be a minimalist.
Please be careful out there and keep living your dream.
Biggest thing I've learned is kinda what you said ..if you don't feel safe somewhere, even if it's just a" bad vibe" go somewhere else. Stay safe out there
Once again. All the dislikes. She doesn’t HAVE to tell anyone this stuff. Probably from all the people that genuinely care . She could go on never mentioning this stuff because of all the freak outs from people. She chose. I admire her greatly for this.
Thumbs down votes really don't mean a thing other than they trigger certain people (obviously here). TH-cam bots don't know the difference between a Like and a Dislike vote, they all count they same. That being said the more votes Katie gets the better for her ratings overall on TH-cam!
@@stitchy_linn certain people? Wtf? I Don Have A utube channel so it doesn’t affect me . Stay “cozy”.
Hiii, kind of new to ur channel, having something else besides having your guard up, is extremely important, i suggest having a taser, pepper spray like u said, a pocket knife, or a gun if u are comfortable with it, you always need some extra protection, stay safe girly !!! ❤😘
I agree but in some states you cannot even transport a gun in a vehicle.
Jeaniej Butler that is very true, but I wouldn’t go to those places where they wouldn’t allow me to take my gun and they won’t offer me any protection what so ever.
@@lorepena3252 I believe NY is one of those states, and that is where her mom lives and I believe she stays there at times....
Im going to do this im pretty excited about it actually... Travel be free and get to know myself and the world and closer to God.
Hey Katie, I am from Australia, and I like your video very much. I got inspiration from your video.
Get your self a CB radio for the car. It's fun and it'll keep you company.
Love your channel Katie. Safe travels.
You are absolutely amazing!
Di u pray before u go to bed..snd in the morning before start ur days.....i recomend to read Salm 91 before u go to bed.
I just seen your car traveling trough Nebraska on I80 and I have to tell ya there is huge snow storm at the border of Wyoming and Nebraska, be safe
I’m in New York.
Hey sweetie your hair is Gorgeous! I know part of the reason you’re safe is because me and your Mom are praying daily for your safety.
Do you have any word from the MRI?
I think you probably have your very own guardian angel. I think she smiles a lot.💖
I saw a video about a similar experience and a woman who’s a trucker commented and said a huge rule with all female truckers is that you DO NOT get out at night to use the bathroom and she used a laundry detergent bottle to pee in at night
I’ve got people knocking on my door ALL the time and I just ignore them. Some might knock again but then they just go away.
9 out of 10 Truckers are more reliable and family man type.....
Thank you!
Stranger danger in Ohio - not surprising. Ohio is a hot bed for human trafficking - very sad and scary too. Thanks for the tips!
Trafficking is in every state now.
@@pattik902 Yes I know but it is horrible in Ohio and has been for years.
Hi Katie you have good instincts .I think it help the car your driving to doesn't stick out in a crowd.by far the best thing you do is if you don't like a spot your parked at .you just start your engine and drive away.good video
She's so sweet she's so reminds me of my oldest daughter who now just turn 21 today today's her birthday Katie be safe please 😇😇😇
I have drove truck 42 years u r correct low profile keeps u safe dont invite trouble I have been safe many years ur a strong girl its ur best feature anxiety can pass with age mine did
Bear Spray is good too because you don't have to be closed...
I’m 5’2 1/2 too and I love that you always mention that 1/2 inch when talking about how tall you are haha
Hahahah right?!!! Also twins. 😘
Hey welcome to the little and good club x 5.2”🌹🌈🇬🇧
Love your videos Katie! I've taken short naps in my car during the day..car locked, and in a public place. 3 different times cops driving around knocking on my window ...asking me all these questions...I dont live in my car....but have a chronic illness that I sometimes need to stop and sleep for a bit. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong that this keeps happening? I pray for you! I know you've had some hard times...but your inspirational to me:) Thanks for any feedback! God bless:-)
I do suffer from dreadful feelings for no reason and I hate those times bc sometimes it makes me feel like I'm actually dying
Question are there no rest stops on the highway . Here in Pennsylvania and Ohio there are places to stop and park . They're usually well lite and there are people that work there . Also by yourself a good taser , there are actually flashlights with tasers built into them . At least get a good of mase .
Take care of yourself and definitely stay beautiful!
Been staying out of my minivan with my bf for a couple months now even crack the doors cuz it gets so hot at night and never have had anything super sketchy happen, like you said as long as you stay cautious with your guard up things are generally fine. Always stay safe tho better safe then sorry 🤙🏽
Hi...you are a very smart/tuned-in young woman BUT you are very pretty too!! The pieces of advice are spot on...always have your third eye working & trust those gut feelings...they will never let you down...another good spray option is a bottle of cheap $ store perfume...blessings & prayer for your continued safety & joy on your journeys
Bear spray is good to carry and use on humans. Stronger then pepper spray. Whistles are a false sense of security as nobody really pays attention to people blowing them.
Yes! Your hair color is Spot on!
I like your glasses they really suit you. You are very sensible wise clever. That’s why your sleeping in a car you know the drill organized lol 😂
What do you do in a flat tire situation
I would assume she has enough car care knowledge to change the tire to a spare...?
@@GenipherY she can use a impact gun and if at night in the middle of no where just be aware of your surroundings people and wild life alike. And for car maintenance unless she does it herself or doesnt mind taking it to the walmart and someone visits her living space. But then again a greasy sweating mechanic where i live???
Very good tips! I wish I had the courage to do this myself!! Your vlogs are great! I also just recently joined your Insta bible group.
Thanks Katie!
Seems like tinted windows would be good security
99% of the time truck drivers are actually very nice and helpful. (My husband being 1 of them :)) and they keep watch out over the truck stops and are very aware. Id feel perfectly safe sleeping at a truck stop any time.
I had to live in my car for a week and I hated it if I had to live in a vehicle again it would be a van at least because a car is way too small
I just got a 2011 Yaris so I've been binge watching your videos Haha. Also "scariest" thing that has ever happened to me while living in a car alone was someone knocking on my window to ask if I'm okay. Other scariest was with my girlfriend when we slept right next to a police station because we were in a bad area and felt that would be the safest.