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Old 09-15-2013, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonnevie View Post
Thanks, all. I think I've been overwhelmed doing this all alone. and I remind myself that although I have good people here, basically all I do is take the dogs to the dog park and go grocery shopping on weekends. My friends are all married. Where I live is a congested county and going to any activity begins to seem too much bother. I know that won't be a healthy way to live in retirement....it's too isolating.

I do think, once my bed is there and made, the cable is one and there's food in the refrigerator I'll feel better.
Moving and beginning a new life is hard at any age but a little tougher for seniors. I have been worried for a lot of folks during and after they have arrived as many have felt a little down and a little overwhelmed. Sometimes finding a "soft place to fall" for a cup of coffee and reassurance makes things a little easier, but we can't expect too much of ourselves.

If you get here and feel down, call out to us here.

There are a lot of caring folks who read this forum.

I hope you will be happy here.

Kindest wishes,

Gracie.
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