Why I Said 'I Am Safe' and Everything Changed

The Breaking Point

For a long time, I was living in survival mode. Maybe you know what that feels like: bracing for impact, overworking, never truly resting. My body was tense. My thoughts were loud. I was holding it all together, afraid that if I let go, everything would fall apart.

I called it discipline. I called it responsibility. But underneath, I was afraid. And I didn’t even realize how afraid I was until everything stopped.

The Words That Changed Everything

I was sitting in silence one night, my heart racing, my thoughts spinning, when I said three words out loud:

"I am safe."

And everything changed.

It wasn’t just a calming phrase. It felt like truth breaking through a wall I didn’t know I had. A breath I didn’t know I was holding finally released.

I repeated it. Again. And again.

And slowly, the noise began to fade. The pressure started to lift. The fear lost its grip.

I realized I had been living under a lie. That I was in danger. That I had to keep everything under control or things would fall apart. That it was all up to me.

But the truth is this: I have always been safe. Not because of my ability to manage life. But because of God's presence.

When I Shared It, Everything Shifted Again

When I shared this moment with my sister, it hit her just as deeply. She began to weep. Because even though our lives are different, that same fear had gripped her too. And that same truth set something free.

God is why we are safe.

It’s not a feeling. It’s a fact.
It’s not dependent on the situation. It’s a reality rooted in the presence of God.

God Spoke, and I Listened

That moment in my car wasn’t planned. I had been recording myself, repeating affirmations, trying to calm my thoughts. But something shifted in that space. It became a moment of truth—real, raw, and undeniable. And in that moment, God spoke to me.

He said that I wasn’t the only one going through this. That many people were living under the same fear, the same exhaustion, the same control that comes from not feeling safe. And He told me that this was not just about me—that He wanted this to be a tool. A weapon. Because more fear is coming into the world. And He wants His people to remember Him in the midst of it.

The I AM SAFE™ Journal was born out of that encounter. It’s not just about what you’re feeling or what you’re going through. That’s part of it. But it’s also about anchoring yourself when things feel out of control—when the world feels unsteady. Because prophetically speaking, there will be more shaking, more uncertainty. And He wants His people to know: even then, they are safe.

I Didn’t Plan This

Even creating this journal required faith. I didn’t set out to start a paper product business. I had no plans, no desire, no background in this. But I listened. I did what God said. And I’m still walking this story out. The journal is not just something I made—it’s something I’m living.

This isn’t about religion. It’s about truth. It’s about remembering who holds you, even when life doesn’t make sense.

A Note to You

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, fearful, or stuck in the trap of control, this journal was made for you.

And if this story speaks to you, I want to hear yours. In the comments below—or by email—tell me:

• What do you need to feel safe from?
• What have you been holding together?
• Where do you need to hear, "You are safe"?

Your voice matters. And you never know who else may need to hear it too.

Preorder the Journal

If you're ready to anchor yourself in truth, I invite you to preorder your Founder’s Edition now. As part of this phase, every journal you purchase includes a second copy to give away.

Because truth should be shared.

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And while you're here, you may also want to read: 3 Questions That Helped Me Stop Trying to Control Everything and Start Trusting God →

With love and bold truth,

Roserbie Theoc, Founder of Dear Diaries & Co