It's no secret to anyone that the situation in the United States is devolving. Will it turn into a full-on SHTF event? Nobody knows.
But if it does, it's essential to adapt quickly to the new reality you're facing. And to do that, you need the brutal truth about exactly how horrific it can be.
When you know what to expect, no matter how bad it is, you've helped yourself get past the natural urge to freeze - you may still freeze a little because this is biology - but you'll be able to move through that faster - and you will be able to respond to your situation more quickly.
When I originally wrote this article a couple of years ago, things looked bad. When I updated it today with the events happening now, things look distinctly closer to the edge. What are you doing to prepare yourself mentally for worst-case scenarios? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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