first time living alone
i'm (26f) thinking of finally moving into my own place after living at home / parents / roommates all my life. this sub has really inspired me and encouraged me to try it at least once in my life (it's now a bucket list goal of mine!!)
however, i'm so worried about living by my safe purely for safety reasons. i don't live in the US so obviously they're no option to own a gun. i've always wanted to live in a home vs apartment even though i know an apartment on a higher floor may be more of a safe option (the noise of neighbours is what throws me off since i'm a very light sleeper).
i've been reading a lot on this sub and i know there's always a few basic things like get to know your neighbours, cameras, locks, bats by the door, pets etc. to stay safe but
my question is: what is something you do to feel more safe in your home apart from the more obvious things?
even if i did all the above i feel like it would still cause me such anxiety! this is one of the reasons im so hesitant to move out... im a small woman and i dont work out so self defence is not the best. so even with the above in place im wrecked with nerves thinking about sleeping alone in the house!
any advice or suggestions would be so great as im so determined to try living alone! thank you all x