Stay Alone or Organize with Others?

Are you a Community Member or a Lone Wolf Survivalist?
https://www.askaprepper.com/are-you-a-community-member-or-a-lone-wolf-survivalist/

  (SNIP) ... the government can’t look after people properly when things go wrong; we need to be self-reliant. The question is how self-reliant we need to be. Does it make sense to join a prepper group, or are you better off relying entirely on your own skills and being a lone wolf? Both options have their supporters, but is there a clear winner? I think there is, and here’s why.   ---CONTINUED---

It takes a village... One person cannot be on guard and tend to the other everyday things that will have to be done. They will have to sleep sometime...

tried for years to connect with other preppers Even moved to Richmond,Va. thinking i might find "someone" been here almost 3 years (december) Not one prepper.; so I will stay as a Lone wolf.take care of my self.
keebler.

I think our son is eventually going to move to Richmond!
Would be nice to know if there was someone near by. But Richmond isn't small.

any where in town & near the "VA" deadly shooting every day & night. houses shot up., im on North side "Glen Allen near I295W & us 1 area.Brook Rd. safe so far.
keeb.

keebler wrote:tried for years to connect with other preppers Even moved to Richmond,Va. thinking i might find "someone" been here almost 3 years (december) Not one prepper.; so I will stay as a Lone wolf.take care of my self.
keebler.

We have really good neighbors and they are not what you would call preppers but they do can stuff and grow a few veggies. The only way we found out was we stated sharing our eggs with them and stopping to chat every once in a while... Give it a try you might be surprised

I have binders FULL of information and 'how-to' stuff. I figure even non-preppers will be helpful, with their talents, if they have some kind of direction, if necessary.

keebler wrote:any where in town & near the "VA" deadly shooting every day & night. houses shot up., im on North side "Glen Allen near I295W & us 1 area.Brook Rd. safe so far.
keeb.

Here are some stats from January 2018 on the crime in Richmond. I wouldn't live anywhere near a big city, I realize some people have to for whatever reason, medical reasons, elderly family members, etc., but for me, just a redneck country boy:

https://www.richmond.com/news/local/crime/violent-crime-in-richmond-dropped-percent-in-but-number-of/article_9fda12b9-222f-572b-af67-01cb6e87b960.html

Thanks..
every day on Channel 8 ABC news Richmond, someone shot/or killed. Petersburg same type of news, glad im on the North side.
keeb.

We were blessed to have moved into a community where the neighbors are mostly self-sufficient. They hunt and fish and have taught my Husband how to hunt, field dress, and butcher a deer. We have taught them to prep more than they did. We all have a mutually beneficial relationship - we leave each other alone, but if we need help, we can call on each other. We are now good friends with most of them (and the others are good acquaintances).

The thing is, it took a bit to foster the relationships. We had to "prove" ourselves to them. When we finally became good friends, one of our neighbors told us they were trying to decide if we'd turn tail and run, or stay the course. They had to prove themselves to us, too. Now we know who has our backs, and who will most likely turn tail and run (the part time vacation college professors who tried to start a neighborhood group with them at the head and all of us doing their bidding were very quickly disabused of that idea...) LOL

How to Find Survivalist Friends
https://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/finding-like-minded-survivalist-friends/

  Although we’re living in times of political and social turmoil, most people still don’t see the usefulness of prepping. As a result, many of the good preppers feel lonely and misunderstood, even when they’re part of a numerous family.

One thing is clear, though: with the advent of the Internet and social media, people have started to get together based on hobbies, passions and interests. Those willing to look for likeminded people will eventually find them; it’s just a matter of putting in the effort.   ---CONTINUED---

Appreciating The Skills Of Your Group & How Everyone Has Something to Offer
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/appreciating-the-skills-of-your-group-how-everyone-has-something-to-offer/

(SNIP) ... one thing we all need to work on is appreciating the skills of others and encouraging strengths while not always highlighting the weaknesses in us all.   ---CONTINUED---

Well said RM

How to Approach Other Potential Preppers
https://www.survivopedia.com/how-to-approach-preppers/

When prepping for a SHTF scenario, there are two groups of people: those who believe that the best way to survive is the live independently, every man for himself, and those who believe that there is safety in numbers.

We’ve discussed the value of working together to prepare for disaster, but finding like-minded people isn’t as easy as it may seem. How do you find fellow preppers without fear of being rejected for your beliefs? ---CONTINUED---

The Pros and Cons Of Prepper and Survival Groups For A Long Emergency
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-prepper-and-survival-groups-for-a-long-emergency/

  There are many that say that without a group you are dead during a real SHTF scenario.

I have read all kinds of advice about forming groups and the ideal types of members.

I can’t help but see some major flaws in the idea of prepper groups for real SHTF scenarios. This is not to say that it is a bad idea to join a group. People just need to realize the challenges and the reality of group situations so everyone gets the best experience.   ---CONTINUED---

Survival Groups: Is There Such A Thing As Too Big?
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/survival-groups-is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-big/

A lot of people are of the opinion that one should have a group for a long emergency. Indeed there is are many reasons why this may be to someone’s advantage. Groups can provide support and protection during a long event. At the same time with more people there then becomes other issues and possible problems. This article is going to explore the topic of group size and the resulting considerations that must be made the larger a group is. ---CONTINUED---

Time to Form a Prepper Community?
https://rethinksurvival.com/time-to-form-a-prepper-community/

(SNIP) ... So, maybe it’s time to form a community of like-minded, prepared folks? No doubt, that’s easier said than done as most people simply aren’t interested in being truly prepared. Even the recent pandemic has instilled only a short-term interest in preparedness which I suspect will wain very quickly if/when things return to normal. In fact, I believe interest in preparedness has already declined greatly in recent weeks from what I’ve noticed. ---CONTINUED---

I will stay "alone" take care of my self. just no interest around me, all younger generation, who don't see a need to "stock up" or fortify in any way. ok with me. none of them did "stay home"

keeb.

Why It’s Very Hard to Go It Alone When the SHTF
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/selco-hard-alone-shtf/

  I often say that survival is about being ahead of other folks around you.

If I want to “complicate” that definition a bit I would say that survival is also keeping the ability to cope with everyday tasks, stay alive, and still have the kind of life that makes you human.

What does that mean?   ---CONTINUED---

The Best People To Be Friends With After SHTF
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/best-people-to-be-friends-with-after-shtf/

  (SNIP) ... Since you cannot count on better natures to prevail, it’s time to start building your own disaster survival coalition. The idea is that you find a group of like-minded people who will share their skills and knowledge to help each other survive a long-term crisis.

Here is a list of types of people you should to get to know and, hopefully, with whom you can develop a trusting relationship.   ---CONTINUED---

How To Build A Disaster Survival Team
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/how-to-build-a-disaster-survival-team/

  (SNIP) ... While there might be times when someone has to survive on their own, such as having their vehicle slide off the road in the middle of a blizzard, solo survival shouldn’t be our base plan. We are much more likely to be faced with a survival situation where we are around others, so it only makes sense to include others in our survival plans, especially if we can find the right people.    ---CONTINUED---