ashen,

I am by no means an expert on these issues myself. However, I believe you can make her feel safe by consistently making good decisions and avoiding bad circumastances. What do I mean by this? While we all make mistakes it is important for them to become lessons.

Are you taking her places or is she going alone where there are perceived threats?(i.e., bars, unsavory places) Places where you might run into some sort of trouble. Are you ever not in control when you are with her (i.e., drink to much) Now while I by no means know if you even consume alcohol at all, my point is that by you being in control of your mind and body AT ALL TIMES, she can rely on you to help her to be safe. You can help her avoid unsafe places, unsafe people, unsafe activity by being aware of your surroundings.

What are her perceived threats? Is she uncomfortable where she lives? It seems that you are questioning your physical prowess when it comes to protecting her. I think my friend that brains beats brawn in providing true safety. Be consistent in your behaviour. Make smart decisions. Keep her and yourself out of trouble. There is no reason that she can not be in a safe environment in todays society. If you need find her a new place to live. If it is fear in her mind of some perceived threat which is not based in reality, that work I would think has to be done in her mind, perhaps with some professional help.

My point is use your mind not your muscle to protect her.....