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Aging Alone—Finding Strength and Connection

Posted by Morgan17 @harmony11, Mar 15 11:20pm

As we grow older, many of us face the reality of living alone or being without a strong support system. Let’s talk about it—how do you stay connected with others, maintain your independence, and find joy in this stage of life? Are there communities, activities, or personal practices that have made a difference for you? Let’s share ideas, experiences, and encouragement to remind ourselves that we’re never truly alone.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Mar 28 2:27pm
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Very different.

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kaylin7 | @kaylin7 | Mar 31 6:56am

What helps me and my sister is the local ymca. Also the local senior center.

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ls4mu | @ls4mu | Apr 2 9:42pm

I read the many comments, but I see few comments by the those who have never married. It seems that perhaps growing older as a single person is more desirable than having to pine over the lose of a loved one. Just pondering.

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emd52 | @emd52 | Apr 3 8:04am
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I read the many comments, but I see few comments by the those who have never married. It seems that perhaps growing older as a single person is more desirable than having to pine over the lose of a loved one. Just pondering.

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ls4mu I agree that it must be different as we age for a single person vs a married person.
It must be difficult to lose someone after being married for years. Like losing a "branch from a tree"
I have no family...never married, no siblings, no children so have been very independant all my life.
Are there any others is a similar situation? I would like to connect

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robertwills | @robertwills | Apr 3 10:12am
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I read the many comments, but I see few comments by the those who have never married. It seems that perhaps growing older as a single person is more desirable than having to pine over the lose of a loved one. Just pondering.

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That's very individual. Single or married, each has pros and cons. A married person will experience the grief but they will have had all those wonderful years together. That is if they were really wonderful. I believe, rather know, that marriage is one of those socially contagious things. To make it worse most people have no idea how their legal status changes the moment they do.

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emd52 | @emd52 | Apr 3 6:09pm
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ls4mu I agree that it must be different as we age for a single person vs a married person.
It must be difficult to lose someone after being married for years. Like losing a "branch from a tree"
I have no family...never married, no siblings, no children so have been very independant all my life.
Are there any others is a similar situation? I would like to connect

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Kidney 03emd52
Thank you for your support and encouragement!

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maryruth7 | @maryruth7 | Apr 4 1:08pm
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@emd52

ls4mu I agree that it must be different as we age for a single person vs a married person.
It must be difficult to lose someone after being married for years. Like losing a "branch from a tree"
I have no family...never married, no siblings, no children so have been very independant all my life.
Are there any others is a similar situation? I would like to connect

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I have learn what ever life we have whether married with children or without children or just living alone, find joy in living and being alive, Be happy. All situations come with
Problems, pain and heart break. ❤️ Live read your Bible seek God, We only have one life.

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | Apr 4 10:55pm

I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Sillyblone

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emd52 | @emd52 | Apr 4 11:35pm
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@maryruth7

I have learn what ever life we have whether married with children or without children or just living alone, find joy in living and being alive, Be happy. All situations come with
Problems, pain and heart break. ❤️ Live read your Bible seek God, We only have one life.

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Thank you mary ruth7 for the inspirational message!

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crn | @crn | Apr 5 6:57am

Living alone and trying to stay active go hand in hand. Join whatever groups you can at the pool, the library, senior centers, gyms, mahjong, cards, chess, etc. Outside of activities can get you out of the house, but while you are at home, to stay connected with friends and relatives, use email, phone calls and FaceTime calls.

Also, I play mind games online and I am careful not to pay for any upgrades, etc. I have an iPad and don’t know what I would do without it! I often do free online jigsaw puzzles, word games and cognitive games to increase my memory and concentration. You can invest in an iPad from the Apple store and get free classes at the local library on how to use it. It really is not that difficult. I utilize my online calendar daily. You can also read books on your iPad. The key: invest in yourself!

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