Retreating? In my life, I think I’ve had to repurpose myself and everything anro me. After going through a knee replacement, then five months later spine surgery, I felt like my community forgot about me. I filled my life with volunteering with the skills I still had, that’s where repurposing came along. Toenail clipping is a whole other problem! Three toenail clippers and counting! I feel that safety and finding your comfort zone is very important.
I read your comments and marvel how well all of you write. Hope I’ve made some sense! Janice from Maine.