"Throughout this series on telling your truth, I've been separating the biological fear you may have been conditioned to feel from what is in fact the reality of the situation you face. Once you've assessed the genuine risks to your well-being, the question becomes how to protect yourself in real life. The practical, boots-on-the-ground steps you can take to increase your security, and equanimity, to set yourself up for the best outcome if the repercussions you're afraid of end up happening."
"It's also always wise to find someone to talk to who can counsel you on your options. Find out the facts-what's true in the real world, not just your mind. This might entail speaking with an attorney, financial advisor, women's rights organization, or maybe a friend who's been through something similar. The point is, ask for help from someone who's trustworthy and informed; it's important to bring in different energy and ideas."
Biological fear often differs from actual risk; separate conditioned fear from real-world facts. Assess genuine threats to well-being, then plan practical protections. Cultivate additional income sources, part-time work, or new skills and credentials to reduce financial vulnerability. Get informed about finances: amounts, locations, management, and access. Seek counsel from attorneys, financial advisors, rights organizations, or trusted peers to learn options and break catastrophic thinking. Information and help increase preparedness and reduce isolation. Real safety is an internal state built on capacity to meet challenges, not on perfect external conditions.
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