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  1. I value preparedness and practical home management, and I often grapple with the concepts of self-sufficiency versus self-reliance. It’s easy to romanticize the idea of “doing it all,” but the reality, especially for families like mine, is that true resilience comes from understanding our limitations and building effective support systems.

    I truly appreciate how you emphasized the importance of networks and layered planning. That shift from isolation to interdependence is crucial, particularly in areas like ours, where typhoons and outages are common. We have learned that having trusted neighbors, backup plans, and the ability to adapt is far more effective than simply stockpiling supplies.

    Thank you for reframing the conversation. It’s not about being completely self-sufficient; it’s about being wisely self-reliant while allowing space for grace, community, and flexibility.

    1. What an insightful comment, Alexa! It sounds like you’ve experienced some significant disasters and outages. The fact that you mention typhoons suggests that you are in the Pacific, where they are common. 

      I live in Florida, where I have dealt with hurricanes and numerous power outages throughout my life. I’ve been lucky that we haven’t had any actual disasters occur where we live. We get electric outages, but now these aren’t even too long.

      It’s hurricane season here, so we always need to be prepared.

      Teri

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