Shutdown Survival

A Citizen's Guide to Thriving When Government Stops

Matthew Petchinsky

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English

Matthew Edward Petchinsky
04 October 2025

Social welfare & social services; Management accounting & bookkeeping; Self-help & personal development; Personal finance

Series: Apophis Money Trauma

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When the federal government grinds to a halt, millions of Americans are left in limbo-paychecks paused, benefits delayed, and essential services slowed or shut down. But while shutdowns create chaos, they also reveal an opportunity: the chance to build resilience, reclaim independence, and strengthen community bonds.

Shutdown Survival is the first guide of its kind to move beyond panic and into practical action. Inside, Matthew Petchinsky equips readers with step-by-step strategies to navigate financial delays, safeguard food and healthcare, and create stability in housing and childcare when official systems stall. From designing resilient pantries and negotiating with landlords to organizing neighborhood mutual aid networks, this book delivers both immediate survival tactics and long-term empowerment frameworks.

More than a manual for weathering disruption, Shutdown Survival reframes shutdowns as training grounds for sovereignty. You'll discover how to transform fear into resourcefulness, build buffers against future crises, and cultivate the mindset that thrives even when institutions fail.

Whether you are a federal worker, benefit recipient, or family worried about the ripple effects of political gridlock, this book is your roadmap to strength, stability, and self-reliance when the lights of government go out.

By: Matthew Petchinsky
Imprint: Matthew Edward Petchinsky
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9798349598296
Series: Apophis Money Trauma
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 04 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active