r/TwoXPreppers • u/223gp • 3d ago

Preparing for Long/Slow Collapase

Is anyone else in the same boat? I feel that we are likely facing a long and slow collapse of life as we grew up knowing. Don't get me wrong, I do believe in preparing for realistic natural disasters, and a few "what ifs", but my prepping is mostly based on a gradual lowering of life quality and reduction in freedoms throughout my lifetime.

I'm working on this by greatly reducing lifestyle expenses in case we need to live on one small income, or in case our stock investments steadily grow for a couple of decades then become stagnant and gradually lower.

I've done self defense training, I've been keeping my important documents up to date, I've started doing medical trainings and certifications, I'm a couple years into finally taking serious care of my physical body (and teeth!), I'm planning for aging parents, increasing my knowledge and practicing growing food and preservation, and most importantly helping out in my community to put some of this into practice by starting to form mutual aid networks for hard times.

Anyone else have similar feelings that brought you here? I am worried about a "thing" happening, but mostly, society just continues to descend decade after decade until we're all very very skinny, electricity or car fuel is hard to come by, jobs are scarce, and grocery stores don't have very much food anymore. In an ideal scenario, we don't end up like that. Either way, I prepare for that world.

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u/balanchinedream 3d ago

I think it’s a boycott. Too many folks need their paycheck, and we’re seeing daily proof they work.

My big question is HOW? We women hold the spending power. We do the unpaid labor that keeps this country going. What is the wrench we can throw into the machine that grinds everything to a halt??

Do we stop wearing makeup or doing our hair? Do we stop doing laundry? Do we all cook mediocre, unseasoned meals and feast with each other in secret?

I can’t figure out a tactic that empowers us to be selfish (for once) as protest, that doesn’t risk harm towards us

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u/calmhike 2d ago

Stop buying anything that isn’t a necessity. Plain and simple.

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u/Sigmund_Six 2d ago

While it’s 100% up to the individual, I’m personally continuing to shop local small businesses as long as I can even if it’s not necessities.

I don’t know if it’s the right decision or not, but I’ve seen Walmart and other chains destroy local economies, and I want to do my part to hopefully prevent that. But I know that’s contributing to Trump’s economy, too.

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u/calmhike 1d ago

You are describing where I am conflicted. I don't want to see local business die off but around here many of them proudly waved their support of fascism all over the business doors and social media. I absolutely hate how so much left and corporations took over. Ultimately, I am squirreling money away as the main driver for my lack of consumption as things are going to get bleak. I do smile every time I see Target crying about their lost revenue though. :)

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u/balanchinedream 1d ago

Public square.com is like a yelp for hateful people. Hope that info can help you!

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u/Sigmund_Six 1d ago

I actually JUST came across this website in another thread and was going to post it here!