Alone Without a Whimper
Death is not complicated or proud.65 total reviews
Comment from Kayte Ray
Great piece
Well written and organized. Clear and easy to read with a good graphic and content match. You have a couple of really clear characters here and the interaction between them is solid and easy to follow. Well written.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Great piece
Well written and organized. Clear and easy to read with a good graphic and content match. You have a couple of really clear characters here and the interaction between them is solid and easy to follow. Well written.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Well written is a four, what do I need to improve it?
Comment from Kaiku
I believe you wrote this just as it could very well happen. I presently live in a gated 55 and up modest community. Many of the older residents have made access to their homes available to the police and fire department. Just never know. Good story.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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I believe you wrote this just as it could very well happen. I presently live in a gated 55 and up modest community. Many of the older residents have made access to their homes available to the police and fire department. Just never know. Good story.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the six stars!
Comment from Shirley McLain
You wrote an excellent story, and I enjoyed reading your work, as always. I don't know that the people who are dying care if they are alone. If it was sudden, they wouldn't have time. It's a thing to make those of us left behind feel better about their going. Great job and Happy New Year. Shirley
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You wrote an excellent story, and I enjoyed reading your work, as always. I don't know that the people who are dying care if they are alone. If it was sudden, they wouldn't have time. It's a thing to make those of us left behind feel better about their going. Great job and Happy New Year. Shirley
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from Brenda Henderson
This is more than just a story. This is a public service announcement. It is so true that Senior isolation is a grave issue now. It is very disheartening to think of someone dying alone and not having any close family. However, having close family doesn't necessarily ensure that one won't die alone. Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope your readers will take note and possibly find a lifeline therein. We'll done!
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This is more than just a story. This is a public service announcement. It is so true that Senior isolation is a grave issue now. It is very disheartening to think of someone dying alone and not having any close family. However, having close family doesn't necessarily ensure that one won't die alone. Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope your readers will take note and possibly find a lifeline therein. We'll done!
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from karenina
Wow, Terry. I didn't know this was a "thing." Just recently we tried to call my 80-year-old uncle in Canada and he did not answer his phone. We ended up calling Harrow, Ontario P.D., and asking them to do a welfare check. Turns out my uncle was being cantaknerous and not wanting to answer his phone...but with this APP we'd all be assured both he and my88 years old Aunt, both who live alone, would have a measure of security and we'd all have some peace of mind!
From Snug.com:
"How Snug works:
Hey there! I'm Snug, a simple app that checks in on you every day. When you respond, I'll share one of my favorite motivational quotes. If I don't hear back, I'll message your emergency contacts to let them know you might need help. I look forward to getting to know you!"
Great post both in writing skill and public service!
Hope your Christmas was blessed!
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Wow, Terry. I didn't know this was a "thing." Just recently we tried to call my 80-year-old uncle in Canada and he did not answer his phone. We ended up calling Harrow, Ontario P.D., and asking them to do a welfare check. Turns out my uncle was being cantaknerous and not wanting to answer his phone...but with this APP we'd all be assured both he and my88 years old Aunt, both who live alone, would have a measure of security and we'd all have some peace of mind!
From Snug.com:
"How Snug works:
Hey there! I'm Snug, a simple app that checks in on you every day. When you respond, I'll share one of my favorite motivational quotes. If I don't hear back, I'll message your emergency contacts to let them know you might need help. I look forward to getting to know you!"
Great post both in writing skill and public service!
Hope your Christmas was blessed!
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Karenia, Thank you. This is my last post for a while, as I will be taking a break. Terry.
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Please rest safely. You will be missed!
Comment from Sarah Robin
This is a very helpful post. It is good to know about snugsafe.com. When I moved to Florida, I bought my mother a year of care in NC. When I went to visit a year later, I asked where her necklace was. She said she never used it and so she got rid of it. She was 92 and hard headed. Thanks for sharing. Sarah
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This is a very helpful post. It is good to know about snugsafe.com. When I moved to Florida, I bought my mother a year of care in NC. When I went to visit a year later, I asked where her necklace was. She said she never used it and so she got rid of it. She was 92 and hard headed. Thanks for sharing. Sarah
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from amahra
Your Alone Writing entry is very well written. I was trying to read some hints into it that the ones who found him may have done him in for the money. Anyway, best wishes in the contest.
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Your Alone Writing entry is very well written. I was trying to read some hints into it that the ones who found him may have done him in for the money. Anyway, best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from royowen
I've always been glad I have daughters, but not necessarily because of this end of my life, and a church fellowship, they keep in touch and are aware of the lone church members, mind you my wife is still here. Join a fellowship somewhere Terry, you don't have to be a raging convert. Fortunately there are pleas on the radios for these things. Beautifully written, this is not really fictional, blessings Roy
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I've always been glad I have daughters, but not necessarily because of this end of my life, and a church fellowship, they keep in touch and are aware of the lone church members, mind you my wife is still here. Join a fellowship somewhere Terry, you don't have to be a raging convert. Fortunately there are pleas on the radios for these things. Beautifully written, this is not really fictional, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from jessizero
I am glad this is fiction, but it could easily be true. I know this happens to some people. You did a good job telling the story with the "alone" prompt. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.
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I am glad this is fiction, but it could easily be true. I know this happens to some people. You did a good job telling the story with the "alone" prompt. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oy. This is bleak, but then, so is what happens as we age. My friend and mentor, Ann, who is 88 now [and, thankfully, living in what I call the "Club Med" of Senior (independent) Living facilities], says, "Old age is not for sissies." You portrayed that perfectly here. It's rueful, yet honest.
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Oy. This is bleak, but then, so is what happens as we age. My friend and mentor, Ann, who is 88 now [and, thankfully, living in what I call the "Club Med" of Senior (independent) Living facilities], says, "Old age is not for sissies." You portrayed that perfectly here. It's rueful, yet honest.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022