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Born in the 50s Discussions (38)
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 Keeping a journal sometimes helpsHi everyone....I'm new and hoping that sharing my feelings and emotions will help me. I started keeping a journal 6 years ago after my si… Started by sadderbytheday |
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Dec 31 Reply by sadderbytheday |
 Ugh...Christmas.Here it comes again -- the fourth one for me, and it just doesn't get any better. I think mostly it's the why-can't-you-just-move-on look… Started by Lark |
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Dec 15, 2019 Reply by Lark |
Little Family?I have just one grown daughter (50) who is occupied with her own life as she should be. My grandson is away at boarding school which he lov… Started by Hope |
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Nov 29, 2019 Reply by Freebird |
Anyone experiencing loneliness?Since coming to Florida ten years ago wanting to get away from the snow and cold up north my husband and I have had acquaintances but had f… Started by bblue5 |
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Nov 27, 2019 Reply by Freebird |
Just an introductionHello, just an introduction here. My name is Jim, and I just joined this a few days ago. Not sure if it is my type of thing or not, but som… Started by Jim |
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Nov 14, 2019 Reply by KJPE |
SleepI lost my beloved wife a month ago we had just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and her 60th birthday , she fought a valiant 5 year… Started by Butleri62 |
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Nov 4, 2019 Reply by KJPE |
Just mad at the world todayI had to take one of my dogs into the vet today. We have been going to this vet for years and know everyone there. My husband always went… Started by Mary |
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Oct 28, 2019 Reply by Mary |
Anniversary TodayToday is my anniversary. The second since Tom died. Last year I was barely functioning, and his memorial service was 2 days after our anniv… Started by jlsrdh |
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Oct 5, 2019 Reply by jlsrdh |
What are you doing to keep busy during the day?Like many of you, I don't work any more. I'm educated, financially stable, no kids, healthy and very active. I am taking and have taken… Started by Angeldawg |
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Sep 27, 2019 Reply by jlsrdh |
social security widow/widower benefitshey all, So this past week I went into the social security office to file a claim for full retirement widow benefits. I was not comfortabl… Started by Lissa |
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Sep 10, 2019 Reply by booktime (Susan) |
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