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I'm 84. I lost my husband of 58 years at age 79 who had Parknson's disease. I was his caretaker and miserable. Then I got breast cancer. I had chemo, radiation and a lumpectomy. I am fine now. I went through menopause around age 48. I felt horribly emotional at the time. I had HRT for a long time.
I got peripheral neruopathy in my feet from chemo and can't drive anymore,But you know what, I am now healthy and happy!
I live on 22 acres alone in beautiful Calif. My kids stop by to help me. I just got back from Cancun with my kids and from visiting a boyfriend in Texas who I went steady with in the 8th grade.
There is lots of life left to be lived and you can get healthier!
My goal now is to let my hair grow long and then dye it silver.
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@raebaby
YOU are awesome! What an inspiration for everyone who reads your post. Thank you!! It gives me great hope in my own future.
@raebaby
Hey there, Rae. Looks like you're doing great!
One thing that struck me was the 22 acres. Visited CA last year for the first time... and I was in a beautiful area. But with the size your property, it does sound like a ton of work to maintain... even for a much younger person! I presume you're getting a good deal of help.
All the best!
/LarryG
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@raebaby Love it! You are a hero. I am the caretaker of a 70 year old husband who thinks he needs a mother. Am sick of it and I filed for divorce. Life is too short to be miserable another minute.
He told me he was "tired" of me being sick and couldn't hack it anymore. Maybe he is what is making me sick....?