Journal 3: Being Held Hostage

If I were to be held hostage, I would no doubt be very scared. Given the circumstances and the situation, I would try to escape. However, it would all depend on who is holding me hostage. If it were a family member, I have no idea how I would react. However, since most of us all possess some form of common sense, being kidnapped and held hostage is not typical. In my opinion, the people who are held hostage or kidnapped are the ones who approach strangers completely unaware to the danger around them. Although, some family members can turn psycho and have a sudden urge to take their grandchildren or nieces and nephews and hold them hostage.

So back to the original topic, if I would be held hostage, the first thing I would do is calm down and assess where I am at. I would not panic or totally freak out, as that would make me not able to think straight. Then I would determine who exactly it was that kidnapped me. If I was handcuffed or tied to something, I would make up some sort of excuse such as having to use the bathroom or something like that to get the handcuffs taken off. However, I would also attempt to use some form of self defense moves, which I learned about a year ago. Although, like I said, I would try and use some common sense and not get myself kidnapped in the first place. Because then, I can totally avoid the whole getting kidnapped scenario in the first place. I would not have to worry about yelling for help or using any form of self defense moves or anything like that. I basically know to avoid anyone who looks creepy, or even someone I do not know. Of course a creepy dude asking me if I want candy or he lost his dog is always a good indication of someone who is wanting to kidnap me...that is kind of a giveaway of a potential kidnapper.