Women Who Live Alone Are Sharing The Safety Tips They Swear By, And Seriously, It Could Save Lives

    "Number one: Never tell someone if you live alone."

    Liz Richardson
    by Liz Richardson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    This week, beauty blogger and content creator, Lydia Wilson, known as @_BeautyByLMarie (who you can also connect with at beautybylmarie.com), asked women on Twitter to share advice for women living on their own for the first time.

    To the LADIES on my TL who have lived on their own (no roommates etc..) in their own place, what’s a piece of advice you’d give a young lady moving out on her own? I’m gathering some info for my nieces.

    — Girl 6 (@_BeautyByLMarie) June 11, 2023
    Twitter: @_BeautyByLMarie

    The tweet gained nearly 13 million views and over 2,000 comments, and several women who have lived alone shared safety tips and crucial advice — and honestly, it's a must-read. Here's what they had to say:

    PS: Be sure to follow these Twitter users to keep up with them!

    1. This Twitter user shared plenty of tips, including having your locks changed the day you move in and having a fire extinguisher and crowbar at your place:

    Twitter: @LexWojTran

    2. This user shared other tips for extra security — like getting a Ring camera and cameras at every entrance:

    Twitter: @WestSideCi

    3. Others shared advice like putting cameras throughout the house for when you're not home:

    Twitter: @Airdropglobal5

    4. And having basic tools for repairs:

    Twitter: @SarahOnTheWay

    5. This user suggested learning how to turn off water lines and flip breakers:

    Twitter: @salstrange

    6. Some shared a variety of day-to-day tips, such as having people you can check in with and making your space your own:

    Twitter: @RdotSpoon

    7. And keeping up with your hobbies and getting to know the community around you — especially for emergencies:

    Twitter: @menacingsqrrl
    Screenshot of a tweet saying, "Surround your place with lots of things you love and that remind you of the people you love."
    Twitter: @menacingsqrrl

    8. This user shared cleaning tips and a ton of solid advice, including not posting pictures of your keys online:

    Twitter: @SimoneReage
    A list of advice from a Twitter user for young women moving on their own
    Twitter: @SimoneReage

    9. And speaking of social media, posting the entire interior of your space and mentioning when you won't be home is a no-no:

    Twitter: @theblossombratt

    10. This user spoke about keeping a lockbox somewhere hidden if you're ever locked out, having two separate bank accounts, and being mindful of the people you invite into your space:

    Twitter: @GBDRN

    11. This user shared advice like letting someone you trust know when and where you're going out and getting acquainted with your neighbors, especially other women who live nearby:

    Twitter: @MsMariaMoore
    "Add your own lock to your door. Landlords should never be trusted."
    Twitter: @MsMariaMoore

    12. This user shared five safety tips, including never telling someone you live alone, avoiding the ground floor/garden units in the apartment, and having a safety plan that's specific to the floor plan of your space:

    Twitter: @ruemadden
    "Never tell someone you live alone"
    Twitter: @ruemadden

    13. And finally, this user added a few eye-opening tips, like not having an Uber or Lyft drop you off at your actual house, in case of any sketchy drivers:

    Twitter: @GorditaReina
    "Be VERY cautious who you tell you live alone."
    Twitter: @GorditaReina

    You can read the full thread here.

    Ladies, what are some other tips more women should know before living alone? Let us know in the comments below.