Safety in Vanlife

We recently had a discussion with women about safety on the road. It was very helpful for many of us and I want to share some thoughts.

Our fears on the road are a lot of times just in our heads. The fear is based on the story we are telling ourselves- which has to do with what messages we have been fed our whole life.

Living on the road in a van means that I am with another person 24/7. 

I didn’t anticipate how much that would effect me. I didn’t realize how much I need time to myself.  I did feel nudges to remind me of this along the way. 

These nudges felt like:

• an annoyance when my morning routine was disturbed.

• the desire just to walk away and sit or walk by myself. 

• an urge to lose myself in a good book.

• like I wanted to disappear. 

When we are at the brink of transition, so many questions arise: 

1. Where do I go from here?

2. What do I do?

3. What do I love?

4. Who am I now that the house is empty and work is done?

5. Why should I make a change?

These questions can be answered when we examine ourselves fully…when we adventure inside ourselves.

Winter is here. Time to winterize your van. Here is what we do…