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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just want some advice on how to feel comfortable with it. I know bad things can happen to people even in safe places. But I can’t help but feel apprehensive about it.

How do you support someone in this? I know what I’m feeling is a reflection of my own issues (anxiety). Curious if anyone has dealt with this. [/quote]

So, yes.  I've dealt with a parent having crippling anxiety when I moved to a developing country.  I avoided moving to one with higher crime for a better professional opportunity because of my father's anxiety.  I wish he had kept his concerns to himself.

From your sister's perspective, please keep in mind that your sister is likely not hanging around the more dangerous places in this country.  Both her neighborhood and the places she hangs out are probably in the nicer parts of town.  There is probably security.  The gun death rate is probably lower than in the US.

Try not to worry.  It won't help.  Try not to read every news story about crime in the country she's going to.  Maybe visit her soon after she arrives so that you understand what her life is actually like as opposed to having your understanding based mostly on news stories and stereotypes, neither of which relate much to her day to day expeience.[/quote]

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