Nerburn heard a sound from behind the closed door. It was like something heavy was being dragged on the floor. The old woman was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil. The sound he heard came from the small, nylon suitcase she was dragging. He scanned the apartment where the old lady came from. It looked like the place had been neglected for years.
All the furniture were covered with white linen and cardboard boxes with glassware and photos were in stacked in one corner. There was nothing left hanging on the walls. All the while, she kept on thanking him for his kind gesture. The elderly woman then gave him an address but asked to drive her through downtown instead. And in a very soft voice she added. She showed him places that meant dearly to her including where she used to work as an elevator operator and where she and her husband lived after they got married.
The old lady also took him to the ballroom where she used to dance, but the place is now converted into a furniture shop. It was a low building that resembled a convalescent home. He saw two orderlies in front as if they were already expecting her. They went up to them as soon as he pulled over. He got out and opened the trunk to get her luggage and saw that the old lady now sat on a wheelchair.
The old lady insisted, saying how he has to make a living. Without thinking, he bent down and gave the frail lady a tight hug. He then stood up and squeezed her hand before he turned his back and walked back towards the taxi. She, on the other hand, was wheeled inside the hospice where she'd spend the remaining days of her life. Nerburn did not take any other passenger during his shift.
He drove aimlessly while contemplating on what could have happened if he chose to drive away that night? Or what if she had gotten an impatient driver? Share it to your friends or write your comments in the section below. You may have heard or found out about the 'Bring Back Our Girls' campaign and the famous hashtag ' BringBackOurGirls' widely used in various social media sites.
This would have been a great news except for another petrifying fact that of them are now visibly pregnant. It's so awful and sad to know that such cruelty against women, children and even young girls won't come to an end He was on his way to work. Dad admits he was distracted and forgot about dropping his child to daycare. No words can ever describe how a parent feels after realizing that they had forgotten their helpless child inside a car. If they could only turn back time and if only they could wake up from that nightmare. I closed shop and got out of there super fast. This is a toxic mentality that sooner than later becomes contagious.
In my youth I overcame serious illnesses I learned to heal myself through research of many modalities such as Qigong and diet. Ladies, there are ways to keep yourself up physically and yes sometimes as the years pass you have to do things a little more extreme with diet, etc. As for the social aspect of aging, I would suggest to always engage outwardly for example taking classes,, etc. Also from a romantic perspective let me say that my aunt married her last husband, a multi millionaire, at the age of So you see, aging is not the end of the world for women anymore than it is for men.
This earth gig can be a bitch right?
The good news is that you get these days ahead of you. Some good, some not so good BUT they are all days. We just seem to soldier through it. So what to do? Well, for me, I do my best to find Joy in anything and everything I can. It might be quick smile from someone I see on the street, or a passing hello, or my sweet little 4 year old Visla dog Stella who makes even my darkest days full of light.
Find these precious moments before they are gone each day. I am 57 yrs old with an mind of an 18 yr old. Have been through a lot in the last 10 yrs. Am living with my 22 yr old son in an apt for the past yr and a half. He now wants to move on and get an apt with his gf. I am low income and have nowhere to go. I am so alone. My 2 kids are trying to look for a place to dump their mom. I have nothing left to live for. They are the only family I have and I feel like my life is over now. I do not like being alone,yet I will never live with strangers again.
I was just starting to feel safe until my daughter got an apt with her guy. My son thought about it and now wants to live with his gf. Which leaves mom out. After all the yrs I raised my kids and sacrificed everything,I am now at a dead end. The feeling of dread is with me everyday. This became a thing the day after Thanksgiving when my daughter visited us and it seems both of them got to talking.
All of a sudden there is my daughter on her phone looking for places to put me. I love the outdoors hunting and fishing,animals, classic cars,camping, and traveling. I have so much to give, yet I feel like I am wasting air. It is sad that a person can feel worthless and who has to worry about where she fits in the world. But now, I feel I am done. It is a harsh world for people who are about to be left out. You are still very young. You really can have a life outside of your children.
Hi Susan, When reading your story I felt a kind of kinship with you, although I have no children. I too am 57 yrs old and low income. I have no siblings and my parents are in poor health and live 5 hrs away. I am living with a man whom I do not love as a husband or even a boyfriend. It has been rough for him as well but I feel that I do not exist anymore. His needs have always come before mine and now more than ever.
I work a full time low paying job and live in a 40 year old mobile home which used to be his mothers, so I too am struggling with depression and feel like I am stuck in my situation. I cannot abandon him because I would not want anyone to do that to me. So what do we do with ourselves? I will pray for you as well, hang in there! Hopefully everything will turn around for both of us real soon. Hi Susan, Saw your letter on Senior Planet. Thankfully I have 2 wonderful daughters who are watching out for me continually.
I would like to know how you are doing. They rise and fall but the waves keep coming. Your life keeps coming. Be like a dog to a bone on this one. Pursue life and be relentless about it. Trust me, I know. Holidays can be difficult to get through. It would be nice to have someone to talk to and possibly go places.
I am 59 years old and still working a full-time job. I find it very challenging to meet others. I have my Dads house which I am working on to sell Not sure what I want to do. Have a hard time meeting others also. You say you are outside of Chicago. Is that north or south I live Lake Summerset A lot of people from Chicago have second homes here or retired here.
I am 56 years ole with no children and also live south of Chicago, I know how you feel and the holidays make it even worse. I am look for people who would like to talk on the phone, emails and messages take too much time. I would love to be in contact with you. I am sorry about your marriage. I had one like that. My daughter is also estranged off and on. I have a son who I am in contact with several times a week. I am 65, single and live alone and get lonely, too. Hi, my name is Andrea. I live on Long Island in Nassau county.
I too am in estranged relationships with 2 out of my 3 girls. However, I have an empty nest life and in a very estranged marriage. I am very lonely and looking for people to become friends with and just talk. By the way I am 63 yrs.
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That might be too old for you but I can still relate. Hope to hear from you soon. My husband in a nursing home since We married in Had our son in had our daughter In my husband. In i I was found to have a rare cancerous disease a genetic issue on the part of one of the biological donors my mother slept with turns out the other kids were fine.
Turns out had me in sloan for two surgeries my son then 20 in had his surgeries he has the same thing and then my daughter then 17 surgeries in I husband had a heart attack while stair skating and we kept taking care of him at home. He learned to do life all over again but now the dementia from chronic progressive Multiple Sclerosis was so controlling. Both kids incredibly married n both my children are extremely successful. They have their own friends, watch their health n keep all their appointments with the life long mists at sloan Kettering n.
So I have a central pic li e because I gave up the port after an infection with my port. It was an infection I could do nothing about. It came from my body disliking the Hubert needle. So life has been a tad rough. I worked until 2 years ago. My ileostomy from my mayo surgery requires the help of htdration. Talk about a drag. My kids successful married and happy with something I lost while a caregiver and mom: I did parenting correct, they are independent, happy despite it all.
All of our lives have been invaded by illness that came as unwanted visitors to over stay their visits to our bodies. Either there is too much coupling, family happy together I dont have friends that out did me with success, timeshares, early retirement women look at me as a threat really. For Christmas I would live a friend or friends to talk. How could this happen?
My heart feels high spirited n happy when I dont feel so alone. Their membership three people. My only con tact now is a phone conversation weekly with a woman , 80 yrs. She has no interest. So no grandchildren for me. I wish for grown up friendships without it being my daughter who is too busy. So if you like keep me in mind. I am in a small town in NE Ohio.
Would love to meet people my age. I am a 62 yr old woman who keeps myself up, church goer, love the outdoors, love animals especially my dogs, like fishing, camping, yard stuff. I have had a crappy adult life. Never have known what real love is like as I never had a good marriage or a good relationship with a good man. I was adopted too so I have never felt like I belonged anywhere. I moved here to be closer to my kids but rarely hear from them.
I have no friends here except for my church family. Nothing here for people to socialize. There is a senior center but they are way older than me and all know each other. I read thousands and ten-thousands of comments from people who are very sad to be alone yet none of them has been trying to contact the others to form a group and move to another town together and live in the same building or neighbourhood. Lets discuss our needs and capabilities, find a place and a life style that will be suitable to everyone in the group and work towards to realize it. Living in another country can be a good option also.
Okay, I go first and give you an email address that I can discard if I get replies from some sick people, its worth to try: On paper probably look great. I make friends easily but through rhenyears treachery or something losing contact has. I have no one to call when I need to talk.
Prove a is huge part of,it. Fear is a huge Part or it. HwT to do ina few years a. Modern medicine has been a joke. Renting so no paid off mortgGe as I should have. These men see me coming a mile away plus I am in too bad of shape to even think about it. HI There, I know the feeling of your friendly outgoing person, i have a question for you, is lonely to you without having any children,. I am retired medical professional. After leaving work and my babies 2 kitties I have no family n or friends. Differently, I married nine years ago. Think I was looking not to be alone n have a partner later in life.
He had health issues and of course I jumped in. That became my life, an extension of work, getting his health issues resolved. I was so busy even after autistic diagnosis, getting his health fixed I paid no attention to losing my life, friends, hobbies and activities I enjoyed. For a while I went to a church I loved but he hated how close they were and we went to another place.
There I never had friends n no resource info. Depression n anxiety drive me further into isolation. I have nobody to call n talk for real. I got hurt bringing n groceries last May cause too heavy fir him n him so so slow. Surgery to fix my quad tear started even more down spiral. He just went completely far out that I get nothing. He complains about money cause no paychecks from work but refuses get part-time job.
I did go back for a while but coming home to him ended that. To me having spiritual life is great yet I need contact n socialization I had easily before. Live on East coast near Washington DC. Reading your info helps I still know need to do something as well as talk. I can very much identify with your note.
I am 63, have had some spine issues and very limited in my activities.
Before this happened about 7 years ago I was traveling as a RN consultant in the medical field, I had a big circle of friends, children who loved and respected me, grandchildren, and a husband. They all loved me when I was entertaining, and when I was down — they lost interest in me as if I were bringing something negative to their lives because I had to spend so much time at home or in bed. My children used to think i was smart and contemporary, and I was always doing nice things for them like help them with money issues, babysitting, and making family dinners.
Once I became unable to offer them anything, they began to treat me in a condescending manner, acting like my texts or calls were a bother and they just were gone as I had nothing to offer. Now they respond to anything I say like I am ridiculous, roll their eyes, tell me they do t have time for me, and say hateful things as if they are annoyed that I bother them.
For thanksgiving coming up they are al coming to my house. They are very rude and condescending and disrespecful. If i say anything about their behavior I just get hateful responses. I have a husband, but he barely speaks to me and when he does, he says the same three sentences every day, has began making all the decisions without my input. Like you, I sometimes just want to end it. Am falling asleep but would love to know if you could use a pen pal.
Maybe we could be that and help each other out. Hope we can communicate and give each other someone to talk to. Take care, hope to talk soon. I read your letter. I understand how you feel. I have lost so much lately as well. My once in a lifetime dog Buddy died 3 years ago and I miss him every day.
Losing him was harder than the death of my parents and brother. I just got a rescue senior dog whose owner had died. She was in a shelter for 9 months. She is so happy now and so happy when I come home. It has helped me immensely. Adopting a kitten if you like cats could help you as well. It was just my first thought for you. A great Companion can sure be priceless. I am a female and turning 62 in a few months.
If interested in becoming friends please let me know!!! Please email me at karmer gmail. I am a 65 year old woman and live alone. I feel lonely although I do have weekly conversations with my son. It would be nice to be in touch with you.
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I am a young 70 year old man who stays active and busy. My girlfriend just died a few weeks ago and my greyhound just died on Sept 19, Greetings Pam writing to you from west central Indiana the Terre Haute area. My mother took het life at the age of I was 7 then now 59 trust me when I state you feel like doing the same. Life is too short and it an or s9lve anything. My mother was a concerpianist. Drop me a line if you care to?
Hi I live in Ontario, Canada and oh my I can so relate.. I live in a very neglected marriage.. I have two beautiful little grandchildren.. I would very much like to meet people who also can relate and perhaps live close enough to meet for coffee. If you wish to contact me My name is Beth. So sorry for your loss. It surely magnifies the holiday blues. It makes me sad to see so many of us as we get older feel so alone. We all have a story but yet so many are similar. Holidays are very tough for me. As our children grow up they live in a me world. I hope my grand children do not hurt my own daughter as much as she has hurt me by shutting me out of her life.
It would help to know what she shut me out for but I believe she is just unhappy her self and takes it out on me. I seem to have a good life on the outside but it is very lonely on the inside. Come on January help me get through this.
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I no the feeling im Looken too meet a nice lady. Hi, I read your profile. I just want a friend whom I can vent to from time to time and will not use my kindheart. Have u ever going to move an start again??? I am looking for a LTR. Been single for many years. I am single, never married and no kids and I live alone. I have long term issues from a serious car accident and I am not as mobile as a lot of people my age.
Basically estranged from all my brothers and sisters except for one brother and all my life long friends fell away due to moving, alcoholism ,whatever. Sometimes I feel I am drifting in outer space with no gravity. I have lots of hobbies and I can spend lots of time alone happily but do long for deep connections. I am going to be 65 in a few weeks. I have been disabled since I was 52 I am alone. I am alone, lonely , broken, sad and broke. I live pay check to pay check. I long to live some where a lot warmer than Michigan.
I have been around death a lot in my life and taken care of four of my own family. Now I am afraid that I will die alone. What do I do? Sorry about all your pain and losses I lost my first wife and went back home to take care of my mother for 18 years just lost her thus year 91 years old got married again last year lasted one year she left me. You may be interested in the results of an Older Bloggers Survey—I was. The friendships and social life in the world of older bloggers was their second most important reason for blogging, and was mentioned again and again in their comments.
They may be virtual friendships but they are powerful and positive. Older people like myself seem to find blogging far more comfortable than other social media networks such as those on Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest. All the lonely people. I need a new city or town to live out my senior years. Los Angeles and all California are too expensive for me now, even though I was born and raised here. I will have to leave all the past I know and start over. Are you living somewhere you love that is welcoming to new comers who are no longer young?
Any suggestions for me? Affordable and low crime. However, for now exploring the DE shore areas and want to meet fellow unlimited life extensionists there or considering spending any future time there. It is not particularly expensive and there is a lot to do there. Hello Yvonne where do you live? I am 62 years old, living in Miami. Check Miami area, you may love this city if you love the sunshine and the ocean. If you look on Collins avenue or Ocean Drive in Miami is very expensive but you can find Comdominiuns in the same area one block distance to the beach with very good prices.
I love Miami, I live nearby. I am 62 years old and still working. By the way, I am not a realtor. Hi I live alone in Portland , I moved here a year ago to be close to my son who promptly moved away. I have no one and I do get very lonely. My dog died 4 months ago, I keep busy but there are times when I just long for company. Im 73 and being old happened so fast Yvonne. Moved out of NYC after retiring 5 yrs ago. I live in Fayetteville NC now. Worked as a teacher for 31 years and I am a single Mom. Obviously my child is now at an age of impending independence, so I have been on the lonely side of things.
Definitely not looking for marriage! But I still like to vacation, go out, etc. I have online friends, but nothing replaces being able to actually be with someone and hear their voice and look into their eyes, and have a good laugh together. I feel pathetic at times because loneliness strikes randomly. So how do I meet people? We had been married for 46 years. Everything I need to do is overwhelmingly difficult because I too struggle with a chronic back problem.
Hope you will maybe talk to me again. I enjoy reading and talking on phone to friends and going out as much as I am able. I hope we can speak again Ann. My husband left and lives with another woman. I seem to have so much in common with Debbie and you. It would be nice to speak. My grown children moved out of state. Donna, not sure what you mean about trying to get out of here. Please list places to live that are great to live for seniors.
I need to be in a place where people are friendly, good medical care, public transpoetation. Hi Ann Garrard and everyone! Hope you all are hanging in there. I too am very disabled from a orthopedic spine problem. It may be able to help with our back and many other problems with aging. So the anti aging may help children and the unborn.
I would love to talk. My husband has a poor diagnosis and I am afraid I too will be alone soon. I am 64 and struggle with back problems and a scoliosis also. I would like to meet someone and get married again but I find men do not want to marry again. Anyone have any ideas I live in WI…. Hi, I am 73 years old and am divorced after 28 years being marriage. I lost a lot due to divorce and getting ripped off by contractors who were supposed to fix a home I purchased. He got most of our things. I am now living in the state I was divorced in, which is the same state we were married in. I left him and filed for divorce five years ago.
I am now regretting the divorce. I have no family for friends here, I have only been back here for one month. I am so lonely I can hardly stand it. I live in Henderson Nevada and need to find some sort of help. Maybe a good friend also. Anyone have any ideas? I am sure you had good reasons at the time. Being alone at an older age is hard well after a divorce it is hard at any age. I think sometimes it is easier to look back at the relationship and try to gleam something good in it than to hope for the possibility of a good relationship in the future.
Being an older women is not for the weak. With the ratio of women to men being uneven as we age I think we have the right to be concerned but not necessarily hopeless. There is a site called Meetup. It is not a singles site but an interest site where people can get together and do things like movies, crafting whatever.
There is not cost to sign up other than what the event might cost. They have groups all over the world. I go to a couple different groups. I have no one plus I never learned to drive so I go out once a month to get meds and food! I am looking for friends to talk to and smile with I have not smiled in years. Ex with another woman. But with her work I get left far behind. I have serious back pain and frontal lobe brain atrophy. I am purely miserable. Hardly can go out much.
Guess all I have is God. Hi, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. My mama never got a license until her hubby passed, she got car and licenses after And I see the jaws of life cutting me out of the car. I need someone like you in my life! I need a friend! I have been divorced for many years. I have tried different dating sites, but nothing has worked out for me. I have 2 children, but do not see them often — though they live in the state.
I live on Long Island. Where in NY are you? What do you say? Im on Long Island also, Im 63 and divorced now for 12 years. I hate living alone. I have 2 daughters and thats about it. Im at a point in my life where I feel stuck and dont know what to do. Im feeling depressed about everything in my life. If you want to meet up for lunch etc …. Im in Suffolk co. My husband left me and my mother was buried yesterday. I have never been so scared. Hello Maureen, I am 54 in phx az. My 1st time on this site or any site announcing the emptiness inside.
Has been over 18 years and I still wake myself up at night shouting for her. It took him back in today we did blood work some of the test will be back tomorrow. But I just had to get back with you but I was reading and saw that the cats and the dogs and turtle keep you going.
Sue — Is your dog okay? I so hope so as I know I panic every time my little angel coughs or throws up or something. I pray your little friend is all right. So funny about your huge tortoise!! I, too, have just my sweet dog and two funny guinea pigs for company and find they are more attentive to me than most people have ever been — unfortunate state of the world today! This I think is for Maureen.
Writing to say I fear losing my husband and mother every day. We are all disabled to some extent, all in different ways. None of us are able to do much physical work. Mom is in good shape for her age, as she looks very young for her age she had a little cosmetic surgery many years ago , and drives a Ford Expedition, which takes some strength to get in and out of. But any time, there could be bad news and I worry. We are all life-extensionists but we are not all that disciplined with the lifestyle. AND do far there is NO real anti-aging available!
Maybe I will never need to because self driving vehicles may be available in a few years. Again, scared every day. My goal is to have a community home for life extensionists, which of course would be a very positive environment, or at least have extra positivism because everyone believes anything is possible nowadays with life extension. I do not want to live alone because all my loved ones died off!
My name is Nicole I live in Greenville S. I am 38 year old woman with a beautiful 3 year old daughter. I realize I am not a senior obviously but I too am very lonely. I am an only child with no real family or support system either only a young child who depends on me.
I am in a very bad marriage of 6 years. I have been a stay at home mom since she was born and I just recently went back to work part time. I was forced to leave home young and made my living in the restaurant industry so that is what I went back to. I had planned on just sucking it up and staying with my husband despite his sexual dysfunction and emotional abuse.
So that I could home school my child and educate with good Christian values and the idea of throwing her in public schools these days terrifies me I am sure being from your generation you can understand why. Unfortunately I now realize that to be impossible as I am married to a man who does not behave in a Christian way at all which I imagine will make it very hard to achieve that.
A few months ago I suffered a violent miscarriage that lasted for about 3 months. During that time my husband began cheating, drinking excessively, all while continuing to verbally and emotionally abuse me. Last night was the worst he tried to find his gun which I hid threating to kill himself while my child was scared and crying. At a minimum I could use someone to talk to. In exchange I am looking for companionship, hopefully blooming into a surrogate mother daughter type of situation, and a home that is safe, calm, and godly to allow me and my daughter a safe haven while I find a way to support us without working 80 hours a week.
I am saving up the money to get my real estate license but even after I get it will take me a year or two to become financially solvent enough for us to live alone. I am not looking for a sitter for her I have that worked out. I just need a safe, secure, home environment for us both. Also I am not interested in dating or anything of the kind just raising my daughter so no worries of strange people coming around etc.
Maybe we could chat and learn more about each other. Perhaps if we found we would be good companions we could help one another of a bad situation. We can then find a spot in the Park. If you decide to come, bring something to sit on, a beverage, and snack for yourself. We can relax and just talk. Should it get too hot or rain, we can find a nearby alternate e. The more the merrier. First steps are always hard but they usually lead to great things!
All my best, Grace. If you get this, please let me know. If you have a group I would love to join!! Hi Grace, I am so happy to have found this website. If you have a group I would love to be a part of it. If you can, please let me know. You have to leave the house. Or else find someone to invite in. You really can make a small effort every day. It requires you do something. I am also a widow — with no family, not a single cent to spend after paying the monthly bills gas is rationed here!
My company was separate and I had those insurances through it. After all, he had paid for those items also for a lifetime. We moved to a small town to rehab this home — cosmetic needs and now, rats, a roof — and months later, he was diagnosed. I shut down my business to take care of him at home. Whenhe died, I was left standing there alone and broke. And I discovered that socializing costs money. I scrounge for groceries.
I quit playing tennis. I quit a church bible study group. I could not afford them. I lived a life previously where I had plenty of money..
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I keep sending it out. Not one bite …and I have to keep in mind the distance to drive as my vehicle is now aged. But those things I can handle. I do not know the prices of ambulances or hospitals but I know I cannot afford them at all. Safety is on my mind. What if someting happens here at home and I need help? What if I need the care my husband needed? I had a flat tire not long ago. I ended up walking 6 miles to town.
But…it was a wake-up call. Another time I had a problem with one eye and had to get to town 20 miles to get something for it. I could not close it. My other eye had bad sight; I used contact lense only on the other eye. I drove very slowly to town on gravel road, after calling two people to see if I could get help. They were out of town.
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Two others…well, I was watering their plants as they were with family out of town. I was proud that I did it but again… a wake up call. I have only hospitalization for Medicare. I really wish I knew of safety solutions…. I truly do not get bummed out at that. I just want it to be painfless and fast. I go weeks and months without using my voice or being with another human. I dream about it! But it is what it is.
LIfe is now a matter of acceptance. What would really comfort me though is knowing how to deal with safety issues — with no money to pay for the support others usually get to deal with such topics. Anyone able to help with ideas? Safety if I have an illness and want to die rather than have treatment — and no rolling eyes. Hi — I just want to say how much I relate to you.
I was far from any hospital. At the time I was in a relationship with a guy in Wa. State but caring for me beyond a point was beyond his emotional range. I had moved to the West coast from the East in , so have lost ties with older friends, other than sort of superficial contact on Facebook. The chosen family that replaced my family of origin has all died or left this area in the last ten years. I live in the middle of a big city San Diego that is overrun by younger people who come here for school, partying, the social scene. Young people tend to be disinterested in what an older woman who has lost her looks has to say.
I think of all the opportunities I had when I was younger — stuff that just seemed to fall into my lap. I wish there were communities for people with similar interests political, social, creative to support each other — more than just online. Anyway, a sincere best to all. I am also very lonely, I am a young 73 and before I had my illness, M. I have bought myself a mobility scooter so that I can get out and about on good days. As I write I am stopping myself from crying because I am lonely. They say, join a group! I would do anything to have a genuine friend who I could visit and vice versa.
I too am 65 and am blessed to have some clients I now only consult. My mom told me as she was waiting to die in rehab to not go that route. I think she gave me good advice because I am tired of reaching out to people who are to scared to have me over because they think I want their husbands Never did that in high school or any part of my life. My sig other and I were getting ready to get back together in May — he was very healthy and died suddenly.
I miss his emails and the loss of reuniting with him is huge. My mother is around the same age as you and would love to meet new people and make new friendships. She Too has some health issues but would love to meet someone she can speak to and meet up with etc. Debbie I am in your shoes and 61 with Chronic Immune Disorder and several other medical issues that complicate it. Like you shopping is a big deal or just doing laundry. Getting to the shower some days is a big deal. Today I got up at 5pm after taking meds twice in bed, I finally was driven to get up because of pelvic pain from laying down.
All this because I went out to do laundry yesterday, thats it.
I am now facing being alone and living alone for the rest of my life with a progressing medical issues situation. What do we do Sis? I never know what I am going to be able to make a show I have prepaid for or even shower some days until afternoon or later. God help us girl, God help us. I too am feeling very lonely and disconnected from everyone. I would like to have someone that I can talk with, laugh with and be supportive in the time of need. Charlene, I feel the exact same way.
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It hurts, it really does. Have no way of knowing what to do. If you have found a solution please let me know. Andrea, I could have said the same thing you did — never, ever, did I think I would be this lonely. I love to have fun, laugh. So perhaps as you Bonny and I all feel the same , perhaps we could all become friends. What do you think girls?? That lasted 25 years. Have three beautiful kids and four amazing grandchildren. Remarried someone I respected and trusted, He turned out to be a narcissist.
That lasted 17 years. He left me on the day my son in law died from a brain tumor. He was having an affair with an old flame whose husband was in hospice dying from ALS. Two years after that divorce I started seeing someone I graduated high school with. Turns out his married female best friend, 18 years younger, is more important than the loving, meaningful relationship I thought we had.
I had a difficult time with him taking her to the movies, lunch and just hanging out. So he left me after 2 years. He thought I was unreasonable. Thank you to anyone who reads this and can relate. How do I join this group? I need a lady around my age to live with me, do arts and crafts with, and someone who loves lots of tiny dogs to play with. I live in FL. I never thought I would be this lonely and ignored by my children. And I thought I was the only one. If I could I would certainly do volunteer work but, alas, not to be.
I am married, have 2 sons, who make courtesy phone calls. In fact, one lives 2 blocks from me with 4 little grandchildren I would dearly love to see. Not to be — his wife wants no part of me and my son visits with the little ones every 2 weeks for 2 hours max and now he is moving away. I doubt I will ever see either of my sons again in this lifetime.