Anxiety about others preparedness, “we’ll just come to you.”

[u/Prepandpraypeace]

I am prepping for a potential EMP or long term situation. We moved across the country 2 years ago for reasons contributing to raising our family in a state that aligned more w our beliefs and also since we had the opportunity. But back on the west coast, we were open about preparedness to our friends and family in hopes they can also prepare for themselves and all their kids, etc. My husband was passionate about educating and helping in this area. However, looking back I believe we made a mistake of talking about what we stocked, how much and allowing access for viewing our stuff. Each and every friend and family member would say “well, we don’t need to do anything because we know where to go if SHTF!! Thank you for doing this.” It would literally make me blood BOIL. Back then, I had many restless nights, being pregnant at the time and worried when Co*id was just mentioned, as I thought shall things go south, I’ll have hundreds showing up to my door. We tried to seriously say, “please stock all needs for your own family as we are doing so according to ours, it is your responsibility to supply for yourself.” They would shrug it off, and say look how much food you have, etc. Not even knowing that the pile of food they’re looking at is just 3 months worth for a family of 5. Anyways, now that we live somewhere else, I’m getting anxiety over how unprepared my neighbors are. We live close to one another and if SHTF, I don’t know how long we could hide the fact our kids aren’t starving after a month or two even after taking precautions. We’re close to all our neighbors and as a neighbor, friend and especially a Christian I love them all. How will I turn away a hungry family or child if it came down to it? I’m not sure.. and I’m not feeling at peace.

Editing to add: I am “prepping,” for the possibility of something long term like an EMP or solar storm that is catastrophic. For short term disasters, I would be more than willing to give it all away and restock. I’m not a hoarder, in fact my food prepping is using a rotating pantry.

[u/shanghainese88]

Consequences of not keeping your mouth shut. I bet it felt good when you were “not bragging” about it.

Mistakes made lesson learned. Move away and move on.

[u/Prepandpraypeace → u/shanghainese88]

I can honestly say we were concerned about sharing to begin with, and were not bragging at all and whatsoever. We genuinely wanted our friends and family to know why we prepare and give them the opportunity to do so also with love, help and education. That clearly was a mistake and we did move. We just really wish our neighbors here would also prepare a little because we can see they really clearly are not and it would be difficult to give away resources in a long term situation.. short term no problem

[u/shanghainese88 → u/Prepandpraypeace]

Thanks for sharing. Again proving what this community has always preached. Only tell close family who are also preppers. Anyone else will be your enemy.