I was planning to visit my bf in Texas this summer but I've never traveled on my own and I'm getting increasingly concerned over all these shootings going on. We were planning a trip to Dallas and I feel paranoid that something will happen. How irrational am I being?
Also how the hell do I calm down enough to travel alone? I've literally never gone anywhere without my family/friends - not even dosmetic flights.
Tl;dr how safe is Dallas? Tips for traveling alone for the first time?
>>17370826
Mass shootings are so astronomically rare in the grand scheme of things. You're much more likely to die on just the drive to the airport, or from a common mugging, or food poisoning, or undiagnosed malignant tumor. But I assure you, mass shooting is pretty low on the t"hings that will end you" list.
Paranoia is a good thing though so don't try to purge it all out, because it keeps you aware. Don't let fear control your life, or ever stop you however.
Traveling alone is pretty fun by the way.
You're never really alone as long as there's cell signal.
You always get to do what YOU want, eat what YOU want, rest when YOU want.
There's really nothing to fear, just don't go out into dark alleys alone.
Bless you, anon, this was incredibly helpful. Just what I needed to hear to calm down.
Think I'm gonna go ahead and book my flight. What a shame it would be to miss the chance to see him.