This is a kinda embrassing question to ask so pls don’t judge.
I did have moments where I like… went to the local library alone, or like an all day school trip or something…
But I never really like… explored outside alone… especially far from home…
So like… I feel scared about the idea of like… just going for a walk all by myself…
I realize I’ve always just asked parents to drive me somewhere so I never got a chance to just get in the habit of being by myself.
I don’t have a driver’s license so I don’t really have like a car to “retreat to”, if you know what I mean, like as in sort of “castle”.
How do I even “feel safe” just being outside on my own? For context I’m non-white so it’s… kinda intimidating… especially in the current context of US political atmosphere.
Great question.
I would suggest picking a spot to go to and coming up with a complete plan of how to get there. List all the things you need to do to get there and back as well as what you’ll do when you get there. List all the things that you think may have a stumbling block or learning curve.
I’m old and I still do this for new places.
It’s not embarrassing, it’s planning.
Enjoy! You’ll be fine!!