After my husband’s 4th tour he retired and then left me and our girls. Since then I lay in bed at night overwhelmed with this very question.
So, I took action. Renting a small house with a few acres right next to the river. We have chickens and are working on a few head of steer and maybe a pig down the line this autumn. I have all heirloom veggies and well water.
The main issue for me would be rent and for that I take what little I have left and buy silver just in case the dollar becomes worthless.
I don’t know if I’m doin’ it right, but I am sho’ as hell givin’ it an honest effort. (I really don’t want my mettle tested in the slaughtering department...that would just be a sad state of affairs.)
You sound like one tough lady
God Bless!
Ever thought about getting a portable home (trailer home) or even a used RV?