Your Escape Plan: A Path to Safety
Survival is about being prepared. An escape plan is a matter of life and death and must be built with the same care and intention a predator uses to isolate their victims.
- Secure a Secret Fund: Even if it's just a few dollars a week, start saving now. Find a secure, hidden place for this money—in a secret pocket, a disguised box, or with a trusted friend. This fund is your key to a bus ticket, a few nights in a motel, or a new phone.
- Pack a "Go Bag": When you have a moment, discreetly gather essential documents. Include a birth certificate, social security card, children's school records, and any medical information. Keep a change of clothes and necessary medications ready to go, hidden from view but accessible in an instant.
Your Digital Footprint: The Hidden Threat
Technology can be a lifeline, but it can also be a weapon. Your abuser may be monitoring your every move.
- Browse Privately: Always use a private or incognito window to prevent your history from being saved. After you're done, clear your browser's cache and cookies.
- Get a "Ghost" Phone: If you can, get a prepaid phone your abuser doesn't know about. This can be your only way to call for help in an emergency. Keep it hidden and powered off.
- Check Your Settings: Disable location settings on your phone and be aware of any apps you don't recognize. Consider a factory reset if you suspect you are being tracked.
The Power of Your Intuition
Women are smart, and we have a unique intuition—a divine gift from our Creator. It's that voice inside that whispers of danger and guides us to protect our children and ourselves. Listen to it. Trust it. It is your most powerful tool for survival.
Many of us love our men and boys, but some grow into unrecognizable monsters. They are responsible for choosing to inflict pain instead of healing. We all have a responsibility to address our wounds. God gave men strength to build and protect, not to destroy and brutalize.
I pray for every woman living in fear. Every country on every continent must protect its women and children. This is a human rights crisis we must face head-on. If you see it, say something. And if you are in danger, please reach out. Your life is not only your own; it is precious to the world.
Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+
- Hours: 24/7
- Call: 1-800-799-7233
- Text: 88788
Trusted Sexual Violence Resources
- God bless you and protect your life and the lives of your children.
