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At what point are you considered alone forever?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (97)Comment receiving replies
Let me admit I did not read your whole post.
I have been alone with a cat in my little house for 20 years & haven't been able to drive for almost 10 yrs.
For the very first time this week I actually hired one of those "non medical visitors for the elderly", a total stranger who will come to my house on Friday for a $30 fee.
It cracks me up just thinking about it. 🤣
I have neighbors & 1 adult child I see weekly.
It's just NOT enough.
The "Loneliness epidemic" is real. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
You can stay alone safely but loneliness is not good for the soul.
Wish me luck with the stranger, I hope she likes the cat. 😁
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It cracked me up too hearing about that payed stranger part. But I know how you felt, and also would like to hear how it went for you.
(I’m 83, my husband passed away last July, after very good eight years of marriage, and even though I miss him, I am starting also to look at the positives of being by myself again.)
Friends had talked me into going online before I met him, I stated I wanted a companion only, then kissed a few frogs before I found my prince, a travel partner with whom I had a lot in common, like my love for the outdoors, history, etc.
But I started to really care about my new companion, and guess what? We got married and I have never regretted it!
So I suggest to keep an open mind. Follow your heart - you are still young!, and let life happen.
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@joybo99 I agree with you ! And how did the stranger sitter work out ?