@amberpep, hi Barb, I was saddened by your post and thought perhaps you might need another perspective on your life. I’m sorry that you feel that life is passing you by, it really isn’t, you have been blessed with reaching 80, I know that I won’t get to that age…you also have good health which is amazing, this enables you to get outside and make friends to talk to, our families are a gift but often they are not going to have a lot of time to spend with you. I stopped relying on my family for pretty much anything so if they seek me out I’m always happy. I believe that we’re better off finding others that can relate to you and understand your feelings. Perhaps you can look into social gatherings and find a hobby or even learn something new. It’s a tough world today and easy to get lost but you’re a survivor and I think that you will find your place when you want to.