Alone and Feeling It
Being alone suddenly became a cause for panic.32 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
I commend on your writing and cheers to the senior citizen who remained independent. I'm sure it was a difficult struggle towards the end and her beautiful daughter who help make an easy decision for her mother.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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I commend on your writing and cheers to the senior citizen who remained independent. I'm sure it was a difficult struggle towards the end and her beautiful daughter who help make an easy decision for her mother.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Tpa. I really appreciate the review and comments and the six stars. Life can change direction very quickly sometimes. We need to be prepared. I love my independence but I know I won't always have it.
Betj
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Great entry. I can see this happening to someone in their senior years. We need our families and should remain close to them in case we get in this predicament. Yes, I can see this happening. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Great entry. I can see this happening to someone in their senior years. We need our families and should remain close to them in case we get in this predicament. Yes, I can see this happening. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Nancy. It is so sad you have lost so many members of your own family. You likely know the value of family better than most. I know soon there will need to some changes in my life. I'm so glad my children live in the area.
Beth
Comment from Mary Shifman
I understand Joanna's thinking and her plight. I'm seventy four in June and I live by myself. At the moment, I'm okay with it. I still drive and get around okay. I belong to a couple of church groups which I enjoy. I do have friends in the area, and I enjoy a lot of independence. Winters here are hard, though. Sometimes I'm afraid to go out because of the ice. I worry about what I will do when I don't get around well and need that extra help because I have no children or other relatives in the area. I'm glad your cousin has her daughter to comfort her.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023
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I understand Joanna's thinking and her plight. I'm seventy four in June and I live by myself. At the moment, I'm okay with it. I still drive and get around okay. I belong to a couple of church groups which I enjoy. I do have friends in the area, and I enjoy a lot of independence. Winters here are hard, though. Sometimes I'm afraid to go out because of the ice. I worry about what I will do when I don't get around well and need that extra help because I have no children or other relatives in the area. I'm glad your cousin has her daughter to comfort her.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the review Mary. I am older and live alone, but I do have children in the area. My problem is I live in a house made build for a large family and I need to downsize. It is too hard to keep up. My cousin's story is making me realize I need to act while I still can.
Beth
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You are welcome.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Oh, poor, Joanna, was in a panic, a feeling that most of us will have to go through at some point. I hope here daughter could come and make provisions for her to feel safe and comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Oh, poor, Joanna, was in a panic, a feeling that most of us will have to go through at some point. I hope here daughter could come and make provisions for her to feel safe and comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Ric, She didn't like to admit she is afraid of anything, but she certainly paniced that time. I had talked to her the day before and she claimed everything was fine and she was hoping to get some snow pictures. Too many things went wrong at once. I realize it could happen to me as well. I do have kids around the area.
Betj
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I could feel her panic. I do understand wanting to be independent. Unfortunately it can only last so long once a person ages. You did a wonderful job writing this. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I could feel her panic. I do understand wanting to be independent. Unfortunately it can only last so long once a person ages. You did a wonderful job writing this. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Barbara. I really appreciate the six stars. Yes it is true things could change suddenly for any one of us. It it best to think about those things in advance.
Beth
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A sad story. I think as we age, we find that the dream home no longer suits us, the changing neighborhood and friends have passed away, we have become more isolated.
Some, like Joanna, have made decisions when they were younger that isolate them even more.
A well-written and powerful story.
Well done.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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A sad story. I think as we age, we find that the dream home no longer suits us, the changing neighborhood and friends have passed away, we have become more isolated.
Some, like Joanna, have made decisions when they were younger that isolate them even more.
A well-written and powerful story.
Well done.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Mary, I realize my time to downsize is soon and I need to do something about it. I'm like my cousin in that I don't like to believe I getting to old to be completely independent.
Beth
Comment from Terry Broxson
Beth, this is a very well-written story for the contest. I think it could do really well. I know this story, as I am pushing 77 and have been alone now for four years. I have no family, and friends are few. I am self-sufficient, but there could come a time when I am not. I have no plan for that except the hope to die peacefully in sleep before the time comes. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Beth, this is a very well-written story for the contest. I think it could do really well. I know this story, as I am pushing 77 and have been alone now for four years. I have no family, and friends are few. I am self-sufficient, but there could come a time when I am not. I have no plan for that except the hope to die peacefully in sleep before the time comes. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Terry, I'm older than you and still trying to be self-sufficient and maintain a house much larger than I need. I've been alone since July 1917. At least, I have children in the area.
Beth
Comment from Sarah Robin
I enjoyed reading this post. I am also alone and wondering about the same things your cousin did. Fortunately, I have some family a few miles away. This story was very well done and was helpful to me. Good luck in the contest. Sarah
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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I enjoyed reading this post. I am also alone and wondering about the same things your cousin did. Fortunately, I have some family a few miles away. This story was very well done and was helpful to me. Good luck in the contest. Sarah
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Sarah. I'm in that same position myself, but like you, my children are in the area. I need to downsize but the the idea of going through the hassle of a move is overwhelming.
Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
This hits me where I live. I wife and I are slowly realizing that we are using a third of our house and avoid reasons to go either upstairs or down. This place is more than we can handle anymore and need to find something smaller and closer to our grandchildren.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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This hits me where I live. I wife and I are slowly realizing that we are using a third of our house and avoid reasons to go either upstairs or down. This place is more than we can handle anymore and need to find something smaller and closer to our grandchildren.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Bill. It hits me where I live too. I am alone trying to maintain my independence in a house four times too large for me to keep up. My four children live in the area and I see them often, but I resist asking for help. Someday I will have to, but I don't need to wait to downsize. The idea is overwhelming.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
You really got me worried in how you told this story. I could see the "altered state of normal" being a reality for us all. But to have no mobility and no communication is frightening! This is perfect for the contest! Best wishes!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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You really got me worried in how you told this story. I could see the "altered state of normal" being a reality for us all. But to have no mobility and no communication is frightening! This is perfect for the contest! Best wishes!
Comment Written 14-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2023
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Thank you Helen, I see my own future here as well. When my cousin makes up mind, I think she does it too quickly. Within two days of her daughter taking her back to Florida, she signed a contract to sell the house in NC to her neighbor and buy into a senior living complex abour 40 minutes from her daughter. I think she should have considered an assisted living but she is still too independent.
Beth
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Glad you are more careful with those types of decisions! 💖💖