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Loss and Grief: How are you doing?
Loss & Grief | Last Active: Apr 7 12:18pm | Replies (932)Comment receiving replies
I live in a 55+ community so there are plenty of clubs to join to match your interests. But I am not good at meeting people and a lot of things are in the evening. Even though I live in a gated community and the drive would be minimal, I just can't bring myself to do it. I have a housekeeper who comes every three weeks to clean. I do everything else by myself. I have had some grief counselling. But we were together for such a long time. We dated (in those days you didn't sleep together) for 3 years and were married for 59 years. That's 62 years of my life. When he died a lot of me died as well. Right now I just do what I have to do and spend the rest of the time quietly in my house. Will it ever get better? Who knows. Right now it is what it is.
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I fully understand your situation as I am in the same boat. Please do not be discouraged. I will be seeing a psychologist to help me sort out my problems, maybe you could try too. You are just wonderful that you can do everything yourself. Give yourself credit for that. Maybe meet one person at a time and have coffee and just talk. Since you are in a 55+ community, there must be someone in the similar situation. Go out for a walk on a sunny day, you will find it will cheer you up especially seeing people walking their dogs. I met some nicest people on my daily walk. Spring is around the corner, then you can really enjoy the days outdoor which should cheer you up. Please keep me posted!