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Seeing a psychologist who works with seniors can be very helpful. Nice that this can be done on Zoom or by phone so you don't have to drive to a visit. I've had a great psychologist for a long time. In 2020 I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer and endured an 11 hr. major surgery followed immediately by a deep coma. I was hospitalized in the ICU then rehabs for 6 months and never felt so alone in my life. When I finally returned home, having my beautiful 2 kitties at my side brought tears of joy and I realized how lucky I was to even be alive. I, too, volunteer but with cancer survivors as I've had lung cancer twice. I organize luncheons for a group of friends who all retired from the same company. We've been friends for 35 yrs. Due to major back and neck problems, I no longer can go to exercise class or walk in my neighborhood. But considering that at one point my death certificate was ready to be signed, I consider myself very lucky to be back at home with my kitties and friends & thinking positively.

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You amaze me for what you have gone through. Losing a my husband has been a journey I had not planned on but we woman are able to do whatever we set on mind on and we get on with life no matter what we have to face. Positivity is the only way to go forth. I’m reading a wonderful book called The Island Of Sea Women by Lisa See. Great inspiration. Take care of you! Sharron Biccum