Hello Ladies,
Honestly? I think I would probably last about 3-4 days max in a real survival situation, and that is me being optimistic. As a mom of three, I am used to handling chaos and staying calm under pressure, that definitely counts for something. When you have dealt with a toddler having a meltdown in the grocery store while your twins are trying to escape their stroller, you learn to think fast and stay focused. Plus being a healthcare worker means I know basic first aid and how to stay level headed in emergencies. I have seen people in crisis situations, and I know how important it is to keep your cool. But let's be real here, I am more comfortable in my mini pharmacy than out in the wilderness 🤣 I can barely keep my plants alive sometimes and they literally just need water and sunlight 😅. The thought of having to hunt for food or build shelter from scratch? That is terrifying. I think my biggest strengths would be: Staying calm under pressure (years of dealing with crying twins at 3:00am taught me patience I never knew I had)
Basic medical knowledge for treating injuries and recognizing health dangers.
Being resourceful (you learn to make something out of nothing when you are running a small business on a tight budget)
Problem solving skills from juggling motherhood, work, and entrepreneurship
Faith based mental strength: my belief system would definitely help me stay hopeful
My biggest weaknesses? Oh, where do I start! I have never actually built a fire from scratch, and I am pretty sure my idea of "roughing it" is a hotel without room service. I don't know which plants are safe to eat, I have never caught a fish with my bare hands, and the closest I have come to sleeping outdoors was camping in my backyard with the kids and we still went inside when it got too cold. Water would probably be my biggest challenge. I know you are supposed to find running water and boil it, but what if there is no water source nearby? What if I can't get a fire going? These are the things that keep me up at night just thinking about it.The mental game would honestly be the hardest part for me. I am used to being busy all day, taking care of my family, running my business, helping patients in my healthcare work. Being alone with just my thoughts and the pressure of survival? That would mess with my head big time.
I would probably spend day one panicking and trying to remember everything I have seen on those survival shows my husband loves watching.
Day two would be me attempting to put those TV tricks into practice and failing miserably.
By day three, I would definitely be talking to myself just to stay sane, probably having full conversations with imaginary people 🤣
The funny thing is, in my daily life I feel pretty capable. I can handle medical emergencies, solve business problems, manage three kids, and still have energy for my crafting projects. But put me in the middle of nowhere with no modern conveniences? I would be lost. I think the social aspect would be huge for me too. I am someone who draws energy from helping others and being around people. The isolation would probably break me down faster than the physical challenges. At least if I was with other people, we could support each other and divide up the survival tasks.
What about everyone else? Anyone here actually have real survival skills, or are we all just hoping we never have to find out? I am curious if anyone has actually tried wilderness survival training because after thinking about this, I am wondering if I should sign up for a basic course just in case 😂
