Lie To Survive

Lie To Survive

No one is coming to save you; you need to save yourself.

I want to emphasize the importance of awareness and prevention in personal safety. Learn to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations and lying to survive as a strategy for de-escalating confrontations.

Practicing the art of deception as a survival skill is crucial. It's a skill every woman should hone, as it could be the difference between life and death.

Remember, in a life-threatening situation, it's okay to use deception to ensure your survival.

Your intuition is your best guide. If something feels off, it likely is. If you think someone is not trustworthy, they probably aren't. Your safety is paramount, and it's okay to prioritize it over others' feelings. It's better to be wrong and a little embarrassed than to be in danger.

Always remember your safety is your top priority. You don't owe anything to a stranger. "No" is a complete sentence, but staying calm and using a lie can be a powerful tool to escape a dangerous situation. The ultimate goal is to get home safe at the end of the day.

No stranger needs to know any personal information:

"Do you live here?"

"Is this your car?"

"Do you go to school here?"

"Are you alone?"

"Is this your house?"

"Are you traveling alone?"

Lie, Lie, Lie, It's best to stay calm and be nice, and hopefully, the person will move on.

When in these situations, consider the following:

If you are approached and asked if you are alone, respond, "No, my boyfriend/husband/dad/brother is meeting me any minute." This can deter potential predators, who may find a male presence intimidating.

When someone asks if you are staying at this hotel, you can say, "I was, but I just checked out, and my husband is pulling the car around."

If an Uber driver asks if you live here before dropping you off, respond, "Oh my gosh, no. I am going to a dinner party at my boss's house."

When someone asks if you are traveling alone at the airport, respond, "No, I am traveling with my dad and three brothers."

Most important! If someone asks If anyone knows you are here,

Your answer is ALWAYS YES!

Practice makes perfect, so practice, practice, practice so that when you are asked these questions, you will have a quick, seamless, and believable answer.

A distracted person is an easy target—practice situation awareness. Always walk with confidence and purpose. Be fully aware of your surroundings. Make eye contact. Carry some personal protection. And when you are approached, Lie, Lie, Lie.

This PSA is not meant to scare but to make you more aware.

Ladies, stay safe out there!