@vijay26 Gosh, thank you so much. Sincerely, I believe what I was handed in life has made me stronger, and understanding how to make the best of any situation. There are so many of us who feel we are alone [me, included!] so we reach out to offer a shoulder, or helping hand of support. For me, being able to express myself in writing, or art, or fabric, gives me joy. Being able to help others in different ways that means something to them, helps them feel less alone, and helps me feel needed.

While there is no way I could hold down a job now, I can do things in chunks of time. There is a local group I am bookkeeper for, another I am secretary for, volunteer each week at our local food pantry, and am an elected official serving on city council. All of these utilize my skillsets from decades of experience, so they are not forgotten/wasted. Is it an effort? Yes, indeed. However, the rewards are incredible, and hopefully my actions can serve as inspiration to others.
Ginger