Hello, @siackma When I lost my wife loneliness was, and at times continues to be, a challenge.

While not for everyone, I decided to begin a "To Do" list of things I hadn't been able to do while caregiving, put off, etc. Most are small, but they vary in size and importance. A few examples were to see the home our son moved to in another state, write a letter to a friend of old who I'd fallen out of touch with, touch up the wall and baseboard nicks from the wheelchair, discover a new author, et.

Then I made the pledge to myself that I'd never check one off the list without adding a new one to the bottom. Not only did I get a bunch of things done, but I found I got a lot of happiness and satisfaction from completing each one, it fought my feelings of loneliness, and gave me a sense of accomplishment. It also put me in charge of my happiness that has stood me well.

Just an idea that worked for me.
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