The other day, while enjoying a seafood boil with my son Zaddy, our conversation drifted—once again—toward something our family has discussed many times before: emergency survival planning. With everything happening in the world today—rising costs, uncertainty, and growing chaos—it’s becoming less of a “what if” and more of a “when.”
Zaddy has always been vocal about this. He says, “If the world ever goes into survival mode, no one makes it alone.” He believes the first step is staying together as a family. Because in times of crisis, love, unity, and shared strength might be our only true security.
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“Even if it’s not war, just extreme inflation or system collapse, having emergency supplies could mean everything.”
Our family’s vision? A fully stocked bunker—yes, for real. Dried foods, water, tools, supplies. It might sound extreme at first, but honestly, look at the trends. This isn’t just about surviving a nuclear blast—it’s about enduring food shortages, power grid failures, or even social unrest. We would gather under one roof, living together, supporting one another, and facing every hardship as a unit.
In our little survival “community,” everyone would have a role. I’d naturally be the cook—coordinating meals, making sure food tastes good and morale stays high. I’ve always believed food brings people together, and even with basic ingredients, I can whip up something comforting.
Zaddy? He’s the hunter and protector. He’s already learning how to make fire from scratch, and he’s committed to finding food and keeping our space safe. We’re even looking into how to raise small livestock indoors, just in case.
I recently picked up a skill I think every modern household should learn: indoor gardening. It’s more than a hobby—it’s a potential lifeline. I’ve been growing herbs, leafy greens, and even medicinal plants. These aren’t just food; they’re natural healing tools when we may not have access to pharmacies.
My brother Jason and his family? Oh, they’re pros at off-grid living. They’ve camped for weeks in the wilderness and know all about gardening, shelter-building, and surviving in the outdoors. They were actually the ones who got me into home gardening. Everyone in our circle brings something valuable to the table.
But if things ever escalated to a full-blown crisis—say, a nuclear situation—we would need to remain completely indoors. That means our bunker has to be self-sufficient: solar panels, backup generators, long-term batteries. No WiFi? That’s fine—we’ll bring back DVDs and board games. And our family? Trust me, we’re silly enough to keep ourselves entertained.
Another major part of our plan is protection. We already have some "toys" to ensure we can defend our space if necessary. I’m even considering learning archery. Why? Because arrows can be reused. Ammo can’t. And in survival mode, everything counts.
Now, let me be real with you. The idea of turning someone away, especially a person with children, sounds heartbreaking. But survival requires hard choices. In a desperate world, some people might pose as victims just to gain access to what you have. It’s harsh, but it’s the truth. We must protect our loved ones first. Always.
Some might call this paranoid, but think about it—billionaires have been building survival bunkers for years. Maybe they see what’s coming more clearly than the rest of us. And with inflation out of control and systems stretched thin, preparing isn't crazy—it's smart.
At our next family gathering, we plan to sit down and go over everyone’s strengths. Who can cook? Who can garden? Who knows first aid? Who can lead, fix, build, or hunt? Because in times of crisis, everyone has to carry their weight. No dead weight. No excuses.
I know it all sounds intense. But honestly, would you rather be called “crazy” now—or be unprepared when it really matters?
So let me ask you, have you talked to your family about this? Do you have a plan if everything falls apart? Or will you be scrambling when it’s already too late?
Let’s talk in the comments. You never know whose life you might save just by sharing a few ideas.
