Out of the mouths of babes.
It's not like I keep it a secret or anything. It's more like a reminder. I've carried the 14inch sliver butterfly knife with the dragon inlay on the hilt since I was a teenager. It was gifted to me by a male friend for safety.
Where I lived it was necessary. I've since found it's a great tool as well for everyday things as a mom.
Such as getting the tags off shoes or sunglasses. Or cutting those wrists bands off you get from an amusement park or pumpkin patch.
Well and there is always the wide eyes I get flipping it open without looking while my daughter holds her hand out all trusting for me to cut off the band.
Yes I am an attention lover.
But really it reminds me of how truly far I've come from the streets and couch hopping as a youth. I feel grateful for the stability my kids have. And how crazy I love my husband.
Nevertheless, if a threat does occur I'm completely capable and willing to use my little reminder. And it's truly the only thing I could reach into my bottomless pit of a purse and find without looking.
What about you? Carry anything sentimental?
If I lived in a different place that was more dangerous, I'd definitely carry something self defense too. I don't carry anything sentimental except a few photos in my wallet. I have to make room for books!
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