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Posted 6/20/2014 7:41 AM (GMT 0)
hi it is my first time to post on this site. i will be 68 in july. i never thought my life would end up like this. i am extremely lonely. after getting a good settlement from my 32 yr abusive marriage, i went haywire & wanted to have some fun, which i did. instead of being practical to pay off my mortgage. now i have no real estate, haven't been able to get a job, after looking for 5 years. i have been seeing a great therapist because of my son threatened to kill me after knocking me down. i haven't seen him in 2 yrs. but we talk on the phone & things look better. but he doesn't know where i live now & i want to keep it that way. my 2 bros. are very aloof. i am always the one who calls. i once found out that one bro. even spent a weekend here & didn't even call. so, needless to say, i feel hopeless. i remember years ago, people used to be more caring to older ones in their families. certainly not what i am seeing. regards, ceepee
Posted 6/20/2014 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ceepee,

I hope things get better for you. I am sorry you lost your property. That is really sad. But what is done, is done. I guess it is time to move forward the best way possible. Yeah, I figure as we get older we are pretty much on our own. I don't relish the thought of it. But it is a natural process.

I hope that you feel better soon. Keep posting. Know we care...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/20/2014 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hello ........

   Try seeing that therapist - just for yourself - this time. He/she may be able to help you set up new priorities for you so that you can enjoy life more. Some things or people need to be left behind in order to move ahead yourself.

Peace and wellness

Rob & Gizmo

 

Posted 6/20/2014 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum CeePee

68 is very young yet.

There is a wonderful program called INTENTIONAL LIVING you might want to look into. There are various set ups, the main idea is that different age groups live together and support one another in various ways. Financially, schooling homework, socially, etc..

I think it was originally set up for homeless somewhere but has been extended over the years to students and single independent over 55 age groups.

I can empathize with your family situation as I have been shunned by my entire blood family. I have no children. So I will have very few choices if my husband dies first.

Karen gave you some very good advice also.

Keep posting as we are here to support and listen the best we can.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 6/20/2014 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in a sort of similar situation, so I understand too.

Hugs...
Posted 6/22/2014 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
There should be a lot of opportunities around you to meet people who are in the same situation.
A lot of programs and chances to meet people.
Doesn't sound like you have the best relationship with your family, so explore what else is out there.
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