#3 Secure Your Space

 Safe and Secure

Whether you are in your own place, sharing space, or staying in someone else’s home, it is important to do what you can to create a safe space for you and your children, especially at night.

A good night’s rest depends on feeling secure. If your body is on alert, rest doesn’t come easily.

Safety doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.

It might look like:

• covering windows or using decorative stained glass coverings
• making sure doors and windows are secure
• placing a chair against a door if that helps you feel safer
• using a Do Not Disturb sign during certain hours
• adding a simple door stop or door jam
• and adding an extra layer like prayer, if you're religious.

Making small adjustments makes you feels protected while you sleep, especially if you have children that sleep walk or wake up at night.

Do what you need to do. There is no need to explain or justify it to anyone.  Add as many layers of security you need to make you feel comfortable.  

Feeling safe allows your body to rest. Rest is the foundation for restoring well-being. Safety is not about fear. It’s about care.

Give yourself and your children the gift of a space where you can lie down and sleep well. 💛