manic hippie dream girl (arkansas )

[Caro]

@Koala.... the world isn't inherently dangerous or inherently safe, its a complex of a billion different ever-changing circumstances and you simply cannot predict how your travelling life is gonna pan out - all the good experiences you ever had will not outway the one nightmare scenario that you happen across... an 18 year newbie female traveller needs some solid people around to look out for her, it is irresponsible to suggest otherwise... i'm all for escaping the rat race / travelling widely / empowering oneself but we live in a sick fucking society and too many scumbags see a young girl alone as a piece of meat waiting to be toyed with...

OP - go out and have the time of your life but take someone with you that you trust, being alone and scared is no fun

As someone who also hit the road as an 18 year old girl, "being alone and scared" wasn't actually the main preoccupation.
Here's the thing, a lot of train dudes get their "masculinity badge" by having authority on the dangers of train life, and feel mad when people dare disrespect the wisdom they acquired drinking dumpster beer. Asking for advice is a pretty direct way to appeal to that authority so I would take the feedback with a grain of salt.
It is 100% true that there are potential dangers and pitfalls and looking for tactical solutions is smart but most of the time you're hopping trains or hitchin, you're waiting in some grassy area trying to find ways to entertain yourself.
Traveling with friends can be fun and feel safer but I've opted many times to travel alone because it was a better experience and I always ended up learning a lot.
I would emphasize researching shit and identify what skills you have and can develop because chances are you will actually rely on them at some point and that typically has more to do with getting your needs met than with fighting someone off but I guess pepper spray ain't bad.

 

[Popsicle]

This lady above knows her salt ✓
I read every word of what she said and felt it ✓

My two cents is this thread might be something fake as well ? It's got the red light for all above, no reply , thread title to lure or bait ,

Pros it's a informative regardless either way .

Blackbird out ™

 

[Popsicle]

Alright I woke up to this again today . Gonna block my eyes from this thread .

 

[DrewSTNY]

Is there a way to block threads? That would be a good feature.

 

[Popsicle]

Is there a way to block threads? That would be a good feature.

This thread is like puking spaghetti noodles through nose ! And barfing up chili cheese fries .

 

[nomadic poetess]

Trust nobody but yourself , and as pointed out above always trust your instincts.

#stayhumbleandstaykind

 

[Popsicle]

Is there a way to block threads? That would be a good feature.

Argh love the lock mode !!!! Regulators ?

 

[Ticklebiscuits]

Whyyyyy do I keep clicking on this....

 

[Popsicle]

Oh OPIE where are you ! Come out wherever you are

 

[nomadic poetess]

Be cautious who you take with you .. Many will walk beside you , swear loyalty , feed you and cover you with a blanket, and once you drift to sleep take everything you have if not your life. And I definently concur with the we live in a suck fucking society / world comment we truly do, the things that matter the most no longer matter , money , greed and societal stature has replaced love, loyalty and kindness for all too many people.

 

[LazyMofo]

damn, some of y'all creep me the fuck out.

Anyway, OP, if you aren't trolling and are serious, please choose to travel with a female buddy or alone. This is the same advice I would give my 18 year old sister or my 47 year old mother. Be cautious and trust your gut. DO NOT take things people tell you as gospel because we are all learning everyday.

Pay attention, be mindful. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

And NEVER EVER EVER EVER MEET ANYONE ONLINE IN A PRIVATE/SECLUDED AREA! ALWAYS PICK SOMEWHERE PUBLIC (HOPEFULLY WITH SECURITY OR COPS AROUND) AND IF ANYTHING SEEMS OFF, GET THE FUCK OUT OF DODGE.

That's all I have to say.

 

[nomadic poetess]

It's all in the eyes

 

[junkpolecat99]

"When it comes down to it, everyone should do what they're comfortable with, but I think pushing out of the comfort zone you learn really quickly that you're capable of a lot and that the majority of folks out there are good!"
This is the exciting part is taking risks and doing things you wouldn't do in a normal 9-5, sedentary life.