Narcissism Glossary

Where to go and who to call when danger comes (safety planning)

๐Ÿ“ž Safety planning is the calm crisis strategy of arranging, in advance, a place to shelter, emergency contacts, key documents, and funds against an urgent threat.

It doesn't mean ending the relationship today โ€” it means building the safeguards that protect you if danger ever comes.

Often seen in situations like these

๐Ÿ“ž Keep help-line contacts on a device they can't see, or with someone you trust.
๐Ÿ‘œ Stage your ID, bank record copies, a change of clothes, and emergency cash somewhere safe โ€” somewhere discovery wouldn't raise the danger.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Keep your ID, bank copies, and emergency cash somewhere they can't easily find. If you sense physical threat, don't hesitate โ€” call 911, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233), right away.

Topic Coping & recovery ยท Term Safety Planning ยท Also known as Safety Planning

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