go to a mall first thing after leaving, no one knows you're gone yet & you can start buying clothes + gift cards + food
try to get dressed in mall bathrooms and prepare yourself
get as far as possible at night, sleep in car or desolate area (only if you're w/ someone!)
if with a friend, switch off on driving + sleeping to maximize distance
buy a map or use car map, try to avoid having location on phone
make a Playlist! memories✨️
buy a time only watch, NOT one with location
try to get your documents before you leave if you don't intend to return! (license, birth certificate, SSN)
lay low for a while, enjoy nature, touch grass, try to leave when it's warm so you can sleep outside if needed. also, some churches don't lock their doors at night, & some stores stay open all night
put all jewelry + miscellaneous in a zip lock bag
have a safe contact outside and inside your house, but don't tell either you're leaving
be aware of alarms or doorbell cameras
if leaving w/ a friend, have them park down the street
leave in pj's and get dressed after
put shoes on outside
open a window or unlock door during the day when other noises are made
pocket knife/pepper spray
confer with a friend first; have a plan of where to go/stay
tops + bottoms
sanitizer + soap
car or bike; have a secure way to travel
deodorant + hygiene products
camera; be safe but collect memories!
mp3 + headphones to limit phone usage
book
shorts + sweats + jeans
download restaurant apps and pay w/ points to save money
water bottle
hair ties + clips + brush
makeup
ALWAYS HAVE A BAG PACKED & READY TO GO
turn off location; buy a burner phone
buy portable chargers beforehand!
headphones
hoodie + jacket
one backpack + drawstring bag (travel light)
buy gift cards (can help save money and prevents purchase tracking!)
