I could almost have written that myself. It certainly resonates. I have always been a caregiver one way or another. Although I think I was more of a fixer. Culminating in running my own nursing home.
But now in my eighties I tend to observe others doing the caring. If I feel any guilt I remind myself that I did it, now it’s my turn.
My joy is now around crocheting, knitting, audiobooks, writing (I’m about to start writing on Substack) and being with the people with whom I can have a decent conversation. And my little dog Millie is keeping me going.
My phone is full of stuff that I love to read and research. My Facebook consists of groups who are full of meaningful conversations. I am never bored.
I liked reading this, because I am aware that I’m becoming quite an introvert. And I need to carry on being aware, or I could turn into a hermit. 🤣🥴
Thank you for your comment. I honor carers like you and my sister. You make the world a better place. Yes, I am a fellow introvert, love my own space but I also know as we age that we need to maintain engagement with the community. Reading is my biggest passion. I look forward to seeing more of you on Substack. Robyn.
I’ve now begun writing on Substack. Under Resiliance versus Resistance in the Fourth age. Free subscription only. I’d love to have you in my space. First article published yesterday.
I could almost have written that myself. It certainly resonates. I have always been a caregiver one way or another. Although I think I was more of a fixer. Culminating in running my own nursing home.
But now in my eighties I tend to observe others doing the caring. If I feel any guilt I remind myself that I did it, now it’s my turn.
My joy is now around crocheting, knitting, audiobooks, writing (I’m about to start writing on Substack) and being with the people with whom I can have a decent conversation. And my little dog Millie is keeping me going.
My phone is full of stuff that I love to read and research. My Facebook consists of groups who are full of meaningful conversations. I am never bored.
I liked reading this, because I am aware that I’m becoming quite an introvert. And I need to carry on being aware, or I could turn into a hermit. 🤣🥴
Thank you for your comment. I honor carers like you and my sister. You make the world a better place. Yes, I am a fellow introvert, love my own space but I also know as we age that we need to maintain engagement with the community. Reading is my biggest passion. I look forward to seeing more of you on Substack. Robyn.
I’ve now begun writing on Substack. Under Resiliance versus Resistance in the Fourth age. Free subscription only. I’d love to have you in my space. First article published yesterday.