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Family Relations: How do I accept and adjust to family moving away?

Aging Well | Last Active: Sep 22, 2022 | Replies (42)
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@normawatkins

I have always believed this, also - that children should be free to live their own lives as adults as we did and, until recently, I have done a good job of doing that but at 92 and with financial uncertainties facing us, I was not as brave as I had planned to be. But with the good advice I have received from many, including yours, I am able to see I can do this. Sometimes we need to be called out and reminded of options other than despair. Thank you.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Sep 11, 2022

@normawatkins Let me first say that I love how this discussion has evolved. Your very first post that started this discussion made me angry and so very sad. I'm still sad for you and the entire situation is very difficult with so many unknowns. You have made it very clear that you are not trying to change your son at this point and his decision but rather accept the reality for what is and adjust to that.

You've received so much support and good suggestions here. And then your following posts indicate that you are opening up to possibilities you hadn't considered. I'm the same age as your son and I know people half my age who cannot do this. You are an inspiration and I hope that if I reach the age of 92 I will do so with the grace that you have.

Will you continue to post here and let me know how you are feeling?

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