Everyone has their biggest fear, but for me the thought of being robbed of my belongings or being harmed fills me with anxiety , aside the possession,
The feeling of being unsafe frightens me the most and it has shaped the way i live, think and my everyday activities.
Am convinced my fear comes from the real life stories of people who have experienced robbery and how difficult it is for them to recover from the trauma.
When i see news reports or post on social media regarding robbery just keep reminding me that life is unpredictable and it frightens me , no one knows what going to happen next.
While coming back home from work or walking down the street am always conscious of the things and people around me especially when its dark or am alone at home, this fear influence me alot including the choices i make.
This fear has affected not only my thoughts but also my behavior, i avoid wearing expensive clothes or jewelry, not having my phone handy while its late , not carrying cash aside my transportation fair, i ensure to inform my whereabouts while am out.
At home i am very careful, i lock the doors and windows properly and nit open the door to strangers.
It affects me to the extent that when i hear a knock on the door i don't make a sound i gently peep from the window to know whis there before responding.
It gives me a sense of protection.
In public place , i try to stay alert by paying attention to people around me , when i notice anything suspicious i take my leave immediately.
Well while being careful is important being in constant fear is damaging in the sense that if it is not managed properly it can take over ones life, and i don't want to be a victim.
To prevent it from taking over my life, i try to remind myself that not everyone out there has bad intentions there are also good people out there.
Also educating myself about some safety measures can reduce my fear, these safety measures might include
Learning self defense
Knowing the emergency contact , knowing these makes me feel prepared and it reduces my fear knowing that am not helpless.
My fear of getting robbed is something i would continue dealing with because we are living in a dangerous and wicked world but i would not let it control me, so i choose to live wisely and take precautions.
I will face my fear with my full chest instead of it defining me.
Thank you #hive and #ghana for this prompt am glad i can express myself .