Inquiry to Homesteaders and Preppers- What Motivates you to do what you do?

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I would like to get a discussion started, as I am truly curious about the primary thoughts, desires, and fears underneath your personal desire to be a homesteader and/or prepper.


Shared a post about this already? Please share it in the comments, I’d love to read it! Haven’t written about it yet? Maybe this will prompt you to! Please share a link to your post in the comments.


I know I’m about to throw a ton of questions at you, but please answer in the comments what you wish and leave the rest.

-Are you worried about the possibility of the collapse of society? Is part of you hoping it will happen?

-What steps have you taken to prepare you and your family for a possible collapse of society?

-What are your thoughts on the state of the environment/environmental protection?

-What steps have you taken to prepare for future possible environmental factors (pollution, weather, changes in climate)?

-How do you feel about the Earth?

-Are you worried about nuclear war?

-What steps have you taken to protect yourself and your family from nuclear fallout?

-Do you have a fear of “zombies” widespread disease?

-What steps have you taken to protect yourself and your family from disease?

-What are your ultimate goals/hopes with your homesteading/prepping efforts?

-What drives your homesteading or prepping?

-Does your homesteading/prepping come from a place of Love, Fear, or a bit of both?

-If you have children, how do you talk to your kids about this subject?

Thanks so much! I am truly looking forward to reading your replies and having a discussion!


Photo from the US National Archives. New Mexico. Mrs. Fidel Romero Proudly Exhibits Her Canned Food. 1946 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/513405

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