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When it comes to your personal safety, being loud is your ultimate superpower. 🔊
Predators are looking for an easy target. The exact second you become a loud, chaotic problem, they are highly likely to back off and move on.
3 life-saving rules to remember:
🔸Make noise instantly: Carry a personal keychain alarm to draw immediate attention.
🔸Be specific, not generic: Don't just scream "help." Yell exactly what is happening: "I don't know this man! He is trying to take me!"
🔸Direct the crowd: Point directly at bystanders and give clear commands (e.g., "You in the red jacket, call 911!").
Don't be polite. Be a problem. Stay safe. 🛡️
👉 Share this with someone you love to keep them safe.
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About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
When it comes to your personal safety, being loud is your ultimate superpower. 🔊
Predators are looking for an easy target. The exact second you become a loud, chaotic problem, they are highly likely to back off and move on.
3 life-saving rules to remember:
🔸Make noise instantly: Carry a personal keychain alarm to draw immediate attention.
🔸Be specific, not generic: Don't just scream "help." Yell exactly what is happening: "I don't know this man! He is trying to take me!"
🔸Direct the crowd: Point directly at bystanders and give clear commands (e.g., "You in the red jacket, call 911!").
Don't be polite. Be a problem. Stay safe. 🛡️
👉 Share this with someone you love to keep them safe.
📚 Too Much Book: hfcbook.com
📩 Newsletter: terricole.com/newsletter
🔑 Ready to build healthier relationships? Join: terricole.com/tcm
🪔 Meditate with me: insighttimer.com/terricole
📸 Instagram: terricole.com/ig
About Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free, The Boundary Boss Workbook, and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.
For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs.
She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over a million people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see terricole.com
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/terricole
I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources.
terricole.com/gethelp -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger, the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help.
Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust.
