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Originally Posted by Tall4mom
I thought the message meant there was no family around for friendship and support. Did not think she was talking about parents.
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I may be wrong in the original poster's interpretation of an "orphan", but I thought he was referring to people who are now single, whose parents have passed, no siblings and no family support, i.e. no one to turn to when you may get too old to handle your own affairs.
I have a acquaintance who takes an orphaned lady out for lunch once a month - there is no payment involved, she does it out of respect and friendship, and because she enjoys her company. The orphan has no intention of being in an assisted living home and continues to live by herself at the age of 90+. There must be many people living in TV in these circumstances.