The Truth About Being Old and Alone!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- In this heartfelt video, I share my personal journey as an Elder Orphan, delving into the realities of aging alone in today’s society. With the backdrop of gray skies and unexpected rain, I explore the growing phenomenon of Elder Orphans-those of us without family support as we age. I reflect on the cultural shifts that have contributed to this situation and emphasize the importance of planning for the future, maintaining our health, and fostering social connections. Throughout this video, I address the mental and emotional challenges we face and offer candid advice. My hope is to encourage all of us to confront our own realities and highlight the crucial need for community support as we navigate the later years of life.
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Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world
Feel this way already living by myself thou have kids and relation but they live afar from me 😢
I love you too.
Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you the best as well!
Thanks, you too
Guess I am.
Mark Twain said: "The more people I met, the more I LOVE my dog."
❤ me too
As Groucho Marx said: "Outside of a dog a book is a mans best friend. Inside of a dog it is too dark to read."
Most people I meet I like or love.....but that is quite different from having any sense of wanting a continued need for them. From experience just thank the Lord for developing our independance.
Me too! Dogs don't lie.
Its easy to say it until reality knocks.
hi im 71, no kids, no family, and live in a foreign country. im a loner and that helps. I have 11 dogs, half of which were street rescues. My main hobby is plants, that keeps me occupied, theres always something to do. Having a hobby is crucial.
Same! Dogs and flowers!🌺
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You have a WONDERFUL Family you should be very proud of all 11 of them. Pets are the BEST family
No family? Not true! You have your precious dogs! My dogs are my family, and they are so much better than the distant human relatives I have left. They're the best!❤❤❤
Passions..the animals, 🐇s, the arts and causes close to my heart. Those will be mine. Getting ppl to get off their butts is another. Making change.
I'm 67 and absolutely glad to be alone. People are toxic and fake and all people ever did for me was make things worse.
I can't agree more. People are poison, best left well alone.
Depends how alone. What happens when you get really sick?
Maybe you are toxic too and do not realize it
@@hipidipi20157max The BIBLE says stay away from scoundrels.
@@hipidipi20157max The BIBLE says stay away from scoundrels.
I am 67 and live alone a lonely old woman wish I had a friend someone to talk to I used to have lots of friends now I have no one sometimes I feel lost and wish I could just go be with the lord. Thank you for listening
If you know the Lord you're never really alone. If you are able find a good church for company with other Christians.
I understand how you feel and I am sorry. I am 71 and have no family that lives near me, but since Covid many friends have passed and other friends have just moved on, but we have to keep trying to connect with people as much as we can, you dont many friends, I dont know what your religion is, maybe you could join a church?
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@@joycefoltz1122 But Christians are people too. Most people in church are married, or even if single have family. When the service ends, they go home to their families. One hour together for worship, the rest of the week alone
I am the same . Just waiting for god . I cant stand being lonely
I am 81, and have lived alone and liked it since age 18. I like the freedom and the quiet, far from the maddening crowd. Elder orphan? Nonsense! More like Elder Free Spirits. I do as I please, and enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing. I am 52 and have been living alone since I moved out of my house. For me, I absolutely LOVE my personal freedom. I would not trade that for anything. Elder Free Spirit is something I am looking for to very much!
62 and alone never been more happy in my life. Life is good!
You are obviously healthy, mentally and physically. Good for you, luck is shining on you right now. This shit can change in an instant. One thing I've noticed in my 68 years on this planet. People don't seem to give a flying fuck about old folks. Old folks seem to magically disappear. The older one gets the more you realize you're pretty much on your own.
@@Zas695 not just an old problem - being injured or ill esp when over 50 will quickly teach one how society can ignore and nullify you
@@Zas695 I've been on my own since age 18, and I have enjoyed it. People who have the sense to take proper care of themselves can have a good life, even in their later years.
I am 76, and one of The Left Behind.
I live in a little cottage in the English countryside. I am lonely and in constant pain from autoimmune disease. My miss my darling wife so much. I just have to look after my wifes dog, and then I will be ready to join her. I will make sure I do not end up in a care home.
Wishing God's blessings. TH-cam doesn't allow me to share my e-mail to penpal in a comments section, but it is listed on my channel and goodreads if you or anyone would like to send an e-mail now and then. I'll do the best I can to respond timely.
Nobody wants to go out being abused by low wage "care" staff. So many chav types do this job.
🙏Be strong and don't be afraid. ...
Being in constant pain is rough. I am so fortunate not to have that. I so love living alone, but I know it's not for everyone. I am a recluse but I choose that. I don't hate people, I just like my solitude. The quietness. I never get lonely or depressed. So I am thankful for that. In fact, I have a lot to be thankful for because I know everything can change at a moments notice.
Hi, TheDAT9. I'm 84 and I came to America when I was just a lad of 18. I have been back to Jolly England many times to visit my family in Liverpool. While there, one of my favorite things to do was to hike in the English countryside. Who knows, I may have passed by your little cottage and not known it, otherewise we would have had a lovely cup of tea and a nice chat together. While riding the bus to Stourport, Worcestershire, I got to chatting with an elderly man who rode the bus every day just to have something to do. He took me home to the tinies cottage I ever saw and we had a lovely cup of tea before heading out for my hike. Blessings to you
I'm 77, totally alone. No family - only a couple of cousins who are older than I am and don't live nearby. I have no real friends left except 2 who are in distant States. My health is good aside from an old knee injury. im living entirely on Social Security - it's all I have. My Cat - last of a large family of Cats - died 2 weeks ago. I can't afford a car now, and don't like driving, so it's hard to get around and make connections.
I was always self-sufficient and independent. Now I am anxious for the future. If I become physically incapacitated, i would prefer to die quickly. I AM alone.
The fact that there are thousands of people in similar situations, doesn't make me less alone.
Buy a rescue dog. They make great companions, and do not argue. There are thousands of lonely dogs that need a good owner. By all means, adopt one of them.
@@LaurenceDay-d2p That's a great idea!
I'm a bit younger at 72...but What you have written describes me quite accurately! The only main difference is I was born in France, but have now I have lived in England a long time. My thoughts and best wishes are with you Suzanne. Please take care.
@@suzannederringer1607 Sending hugs 💌
Me too.... All of the above.. I don't want to be an orphan. Let's find a solution. Let's fix it. I only have social security too But I have a cat. I'm a nurse
I am 71 and am an elder orphan. I have already gone to a funeral home and purchased and paid for a “pre-need” plan. Have also gone to an elder law attorney and did the legal will, living will, legal "health care agent", etc. But very few elder orphans have the financial assets to pay for assisted living. My greatest fear is ending up in a nursing home. So my plan is when my health declines, hang on at home as long as I possibly can, and hopefully die there. Until then, I plan to live, not just exist. Go out with friends, listen to music, walk outside every day, etc. Whatever happens will happen.
@morriswilber9858 ..thank you morris ,Im 82 now live. by my self ,me and the lord that is , Im realy looking forward
to going to heaven,anxious to go there been reading about it all my.life,now get to see it first handed,thank you for your thoughts,God bless you
You decide when you die easy!!!!
Thank you for the information it was gheat
@@kathrynkathryn4836 The elder law attorney I went to referred me to another attorney who agreed to be the executor of my estate, and also have financial “power of attorney” in the event that I am incapacitated at any time before my death. The elder law attorney also recommended a company who provides a very broad range of services, including someone who will be what in Georgia is called a “health care agent", which is someone having the legal power to make medical decisions for me if I am physically unable to do so. I was surprised by the fee of the “health care agent", it was less than $1,000.
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I'm 75 and alone. Life has no meaning, no purpose. I lay in bed in the dark silence and wish I could will myself to stop breathing. Loneliness, depression, isolation and suicide is an untold epidemic among the elderly. I have PSI( passive suicidal ideati on). If my cat dies, I die. If you have read this comment to it's end I sincerely thank you.
May you live each day well
I feel ya but You're still here Buddy. Make the most of it okay 👏👊✌️
@@Kawiboy Thank you for your kind words.
Hey daniel, send me word, my e-mail address is on my channel page or goodreads since TH-cam doesn't allow sharing here. I had been through some major depressions in the past but I have some good news to share that's always free for us all.
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I am 65 years old.
I am living alone more than 10 years.
I am still working part-time for 2 or 3 days = 18 hours to supplement social security benefit.
I am living in 1 bed room apartment with 4 female cats a 1 small male chihuahua.
I have no friend.
I have 1 son who did not bother to contact me.
I am fine with that.
I am blessed.
I got heartattack in july 2022.
I do not afraid to die.
I leave my life to GOD.
Hopefully my time come - GOD will take me to better place.
What can we do?
Do not worry too much.
Let it be.
Thank you 😊
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Make sure someone will care for your pets...65 is not old. You can find community and live a more fulfilling life.
God bless you
God be with you and I pray you find someone and peace.
Your fur babies are crucial to your mental health. They love you unconditionally.. you are not alone. I’m in this same situation.
Re: the idea of a pet. I am a 70 yr old orphan, no friends. I had a beautiful dog for 10 years. I was retired when I rescued her and with no social life we were together almost every minute. My soulmate. She got very sick and died. It’s been 2 months ago and I haven’t stopped crying, flooded with tears as I write this. I know it will get better with time, but just a warning. If you do get a pet, make arrangements for their care if something happens to you. And if they go first, be prepared to have your soul ripped from your body. It’s unbearable.
I know and truly understand what you are going through with the loss of your beloved dog. Would you consider fostering a dog? This way, you have companionship, but the shelter or adoption agency would be financially responsible.
Go adopt a senior dog….now is the time
Rescue another dog ... or TWO !! It's your calling!
God bless you! The death of a pet is the worst! I feel your grief…
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. I just lost my little Jack Russell, Annie. I cry all the time. The pain is unbearable. I miss her so much. It's the high price I have to pay for all the years that she gave me unconditional love. I'll never be the same without her. She was my everything. Every time I cry, I try to remember the great times we shared. I know she's not suffering anymore. I'm so grateful that she chose to rescue me. If I had to do it over again knowing how painful it would be, I would. I'm 65 and all alone now. If another dog shows up, I will take them in but I'm not searching for another.
I live alone now, but I enjoy it. My ex was very emotionally abusive so I welcome the peace. ❤
Mine too. Me too. Take care!
yes. this idea that being with someone is always better misses the main point of life really.
I was with a very troublesome woman a while back, she wasn't well.
I haven't been with anyone since and I don't remember once feeling bad about it.
I was emotionally abusive to my ex spouses. First one said that after cheating and I divorced her. We were married 1 year. Second one said it when I divorced her after 18 years, 15 years sexless after she went though menopause. She wasn't happy because I didn't take her out enough. She only liked to do things she enjoyed, never something I liked, so yeah, I was a toxic horrible husband.
I've since dated many divorce women. All divorced because of toxic very emotionally abusive husbands. It's an epidemic of really bad men in the US.
Fortunately I've found a way to remove myself from damaging any more American women. I'll be moving to SE Asia in the next couple years. There young attractive, intelligent and loyal women love toxic very emotionally abusive American men. They just call it "masculine".
It's a weird world. Glad we can all find our own personal reality.
@@waterbug1135 at least you tell the truth.
When I turned 65, I spent my first Canadian Old Age Pension Cheque on hang gliding lessons and a crate of champagne. I am now 73 and do not consider myself "elderly". I use the word "vintage". I have lived alone for years, did not raise a family and most of my relatives have passed. I fully intend on embracing life in all of its beautiful forms for the life I have left. A happy attitude has served me well.
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What happens when you fall and can't get up?
@@BBB-Schmuck No falling, just soft landings. Being a downhill skier kept my legs strong!
@@lanamuir9352 You surely are a happy customer. All your life long you bought services to fulfill your ego and immediate pleasures. Today, you are 73 and you still have no idea who you really are. Nobody.
I'm getting my first cheque in a few days. I just bought a small outboard motor for my old town 169 sailing kit to get back into boating which I did since age 3. My wife is concerned but we have to follow our passions and suck the nectar of life.
Children don’t necessarily mean they will look after you. Not only the USA but in Britain and Australia 🇦🇺 too
Too much emphasis on children. They might not even care to piss on your grave.
Exactly @@taroman7100
@@taroman7100 I knew a guy with eight kids, who said in a drunken rant : "You know how many of them I can rely on to take care of me? None !!! Not one !!!"
@@elultimo102 My rich maternal grandma had 11 children.. In sickness aged 80+ she had not a single one to look after her.
Margaret, I took care of my parents for a few years, and they were in and out of care homes, and it really saddened me that many older children do not care about their parents.
I remember the 3 generation homes of my childhood. Grandparents lived downstairs. Their daughter and her family lived upstairs. Daughter and husband went to work, grandchildren came home from school and were cared for by their grandparents, who made dinner for everyone. Interdependence, respect, caring, love. All this is missing now for most people.
After about 60 years, most moved out from my Grandfather's 3-flat. Life was better there. It was sold after my grandmother's death, since the neighborhood was becoming dangerous.
Yes-the old way was the best!
It's only missing in wealthy countries. Still exists in poorer countries. I'm planning to move to SE Asia next year. Pretty easy to find a wife there and be part of her clan.
Get a dog, I did. Helps numb the pain of being alone. My German Shepherd is an endless supply of unconditional love. ☝️🥴💕
This is exactly what I have done.
Totally agree you never feel lonely with a dog plus you can trust a dog 😁
Me too
I always loved animals, but to me pets would be a crutch. I've seen many friends get so into their pets that their social skill went away.
Amen, great advice
I'm pushing 60, and I've been alone all my life; even when I was surrounded by "family".
Mine were toxic Narcissists! ALL of them!!! I was an Orphan when I lived at home with my parents!!! They didn't give a damn about me!
Nor do my siblings!
I never married. Never was good enough for anyone.
I'm older than my years due to injuries.
I'm on my own, and I know that. I always have been. I've accepted it.
I don't expect that to change.
Ever!
I loved my son and gave him everything I could, so that he could be healthy and happy. But his mother is a narcissist and used him as a weapon against me.
@kevinhornbuckle
My mother is a Narcissist, and tried to do the same with me.
Even at a young age, I saw through her lies. I lived with my Father most of the time.
ONCE, she tried to force me to live with her (she only wanted money from Dad!) I told her I would testify in court. She let it be. But she hates me to this day, and has turned everyone she talks to against me.
@ That’s awful!
@@kevinhornbuckle
It doesn't matter anymore. I cut ties with ALL of them 8.5 years ago.
I would have saved myself a lot of pain and heartache if I had done so 35 years sooner! I would have been fully justified too!
I finally accepted the bitter truth; she never gave a damn about me. She ALWAYS hated me!
@ Good for you. You have to protect yourself. There are a lot of good videos with tips about how to recover from narcissistic abuse.
To anyone who reads this, I genuinely wish you the best in your journey of living alone at this age, and make sure to stay optimistic at all times
At 65, I'm so glad my wife and I said no to kids. There are just too many ways that path ends badly.
I'm 57 and listening to my music collection that has been with me since the 1980s is about the only thing I still enjoy in life 🎸
Same here!
Go out and try new things. Explore activities that you have been interested in , but never tried. The world has so much to offer, but you have to take the first step,
@@churchofpos2279 my point is I no longer get any joy doing all the things that used to give me joy.
it's called anhedonia.
@@johnross2924 Commiserating with you...I can barely finish a movie or TV show before I run out of interest and fall asleep. I have developed the attention span of a bumble bee. Barely leave the apartment anymore except for work and medical appointments..I'm also having a hard time cleaning the apartment.
Nothing is fun no more...and I think my cat may be catching my bad vibe....IShe's not as affectionate as she once was.
BOY you got that right! The 80's sigh.
I’m 72 today, and after being in 2 long term marriages, I’m glad to be on my own. At least now, it’s been over 18 months.
@@carolinb52 How would you feel if one had died?
Am 68,my porpose is to enjoy every day to the fullest. Period.
M, Age 79. Healthy, well invested, so lucky. But being alone is fantastic. I own every minute of my great life.
My parents brought in my Grandmother (mother's mom) when she was at the point she couldn't be by herself and took care of her till she passed at age 90. I grew up with this being "normal" it was what people did for their "elders". When my Father Passed at 92
(both he and my Mom were going strong on their own till he had his stroke and passed 3 months later) I brought my Mother up to my house from Florida and took care of her till she passed 3 years later also at 92. That's not done here in America anymore. Too many today are self centered and don't want the "hassle" That's disgusting! My parents were there to change my dirty diapers and take care of me when I was sick, so it was only "natural" that I returned the favor.
Same in Australia
Wonderful bless you ❤
I never left home, having no reason to leave. ( I never wanted marriage or kids, since I saw how miserable many of my contemporaries were, who had made that choice). I worked, did the laundry and cooking, as my father had done before me. I also maintained the cars and house. Mom was fine until about 95, when things started going wrong---some due to bad doctors. Even at 101 she had no dementia, but went into a "death spiral" after a minor no-injury fall. I tended her, including diapers, when she could no longer walk, until she left me after 9 1/2 weeks. I feel that I failed, since I couldn't keep her alive, although everyone said I did a "super" job. It's been one year and 24 days of being alone in the world. I miss her, and it still hurts. (Sorry for venting, but I have nobody to talk to but the four walls).
Thank you..I believe in taking care of our parents..if they need help...my daughter banned me from her life..says I caused her problems...i.now share a house with my older daughter..who is a good person
Absolutely!
Thank you for the beautiful video. I am 84 and play competitive tennis three days a week. I also play the piano, guitar and sax and I am totally independent. I thank God daily for my blessings. Because of my faith, I want to be a blessing to others. One way I've found to do that is to visit care homes and play the piano and just look for those who seem lonely and in need of a kind word or special touch. The elderly are filled with a lifetime of memories they would love to share, if only someone would care to take the time to listen. Blessings
Bless you kind sir from a 71 year old retired Nursing Home nurse!
@frankrossiter thank you frank praise the lord that you have such great health, & great faith in.the lord,God bless you
@@Chuncy566 Thank you for your kind words, Chuncy. Blessings to you.
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Wow! You are blessed to have good health but perhaps you have contributed to it by taking care of yourself. So many of us can be our own worst enemy! I am a widow of one year and at 77 no one believes that is my age. Good genes have something to do it.
When I get to that point I’m self deleting. I’m not going to rot in a nursing home.
Yep at 49 I've made a clear decision to self-delete when I'm ready to go and nobody is going to stop me.
I have just turned 70 and have been travelling the world on my own for 2 years. It has been incredible! I have now moved to a beautiful 300 year old cottage with a garden that needs a lot of work.I love being older, I love being on my own, but mostly I love being me! x
You’re fortunate enough to have a lot of money. Those who are struggling elders usually don’t.
@@skylar7171 I have very little money. I just spend it on what makes me happy and scrimp and save to make it happen. I dont smoke, drink, have a tv or go out. I buy my clothes from charity shops and my car is over 20 years old
Money helps....
Until you get sick and need help.
70 is still great age..
This was so helpful. People need to think about these things. I’m 73. I know I can’t count on my children even tho I have two. My daughters decided they don’t want to have anything to do with me 10 years ago. I have no idea why. Our culture seems so selfish. I’m really close to living in my vehicle. I’m healthy and take care of myself. I’m trying to stay connected but it takes a ton of effort from me. I’ll be watching this channel again.
I'm 67 and cut ties with my parents about 30 years ago. Nothing dramatic. I was never a fan of marriage so I sometimes lived with a woman. One time I wanted to fly across the US to visit my parents with a woman I was living with and my parents said I couldn't stay with them because it was a "sin". OK, their right. So I didn't visit them. Over the years once in a while they'd send me a card saying they didn't know what the problem was. I'd write back explaining they didn't like my lifestyle and I don't like being around people who judge me. I'd never hear anything more for 5, 10 more years and then repeat the same.
I've known many friends who stayed in contact with parents who are not fun to be around. One woman I worked with had dinner with her parents every Sunday and afterward was crying about the things her mom would say to her. Why she kept going every Sunday was beyond my understanding.
I've known even more old people my age who are not fun to be around. Extremely self-centered. I assume this is a process that slowly leads to being alone as more and more people opt out. The self-centeredness increases to point that making new friends becomes impossible as all social skills are lost.
@ I’m fun to be around.
@@waterbug1135 Wise but scary words! Perhaps self-centeredness can go both ways. I can imagine many adult children neglecting to visit their elderly parents because the painful reality of watching their approaching mortality is too hard to bear.
Is easy, just remember you are in the final stages, so just do whatever pleases you in the time you have left.
It’s a reminder that life is precious at every stage, and we should focus on what brings us joy and fulfillment.
You never know how many days you have left, so try to make each day a good one.
You never know how long you have. My best friend passed barely out of her teens. Pat answers to this are dismissive. Having back as we used to say ensures that ppl have a shot at a decent life at 55, 65, 75, 85, 95. Ppl must speak out to ensure that just as all other groups have spokesmen, so do groups no one seems to notice or gaff about: the immunocompromised, the disabled, the elderly and the adult orphan.
A good way at looking at things!@@leestamm3187
"Whatever pleases you"
Is written on the Gates of Hell.
My father worked for 45 years at a job he hated because he wanted to support his family. In his later years he had a stroke and although he could have been looked after at home as they had plenty of savings, my mother very quickly put him a nursing home and he lived his last years alone in the hell that is nursing homes. The worst part is she prevented me from taking him into my home, and I am an RN who did home care.
You should have taken her to court, the witch.
@@Elizabeth-yg2mg I agree , and I should have taken a video of the situation and forwarded it to all our extended family and church friends. Basically shamed her into changing. I just took it in silence and isolation.
@@latetotheparty184 You probably would have won, being a nurse and the daughter. Take care xxoo.
God bless your dad.
I am 60. My fiancé from Australia was ripped away from me at the Detroit / Canadian border. My only child has not spoke to me at all in almost 4 years and is keeping me autistic grandson from me.
My friends have moved away or passed.
I am now in bad physical and mental health. I am disabled with spine issues. I live alone and I cannot work as much as I have a few years ago.
I am in financial trouble and in the early stages of becoming evicted from my condo.
I do not understand why everybody I love went away, several years ago was the happiest in my life. And now I am alone.
Social security is broken
same
I am 70. My family is all dead and I never had children. My wife of 11 years left me and took everything I owned and my retirement savings. Most of my friends are dead - or just hate me (thanks to my EX-wife).
But, now I have recovered. What is the sense in attempting to make a life where you are not needed or wanted.
I sold what little I had left and bought a new camera and computer. NOW I travel the world and take photos and videos and sit back and enjoy. I have no one telling me what to do or nagging at me or demanding FROM me. Everyday, I see new sights and speak with new people. THIS is the life. Little did I know what a wonderful gift my (now) EX-wife would give me by leaving me and making my life miserable for a few years. I rarely look back and THANK G-d for the time I have left to uncover new things, places and events!
Love your comment - “what is the sense in attempting to make a life where you’re not needed or wanted”. I’ve got that going on with 3 of my 4 mature children and 9 of my 12 grandchildren. Make a life without them. Even if it means all alone! Thanks.😊
I'm 60 and my wife (no children) of 18 years said she wants to leave and will probably take half my pension and house. I will be forced to then live very frugally like I was in college. I probably won't be able to fully retire in order to survive.
The immediate future is quite scary.
@@xnihilo64 I feel your pain. So many men, like myself, refuse to believe that their wife/best friend could act so horribly leaving us mentally and physically destitute. After spending a life building a future and retirement with options for both, they take 50 - to - 90% of the savings and preparations and leave us only the bills. As men, we suck it up to stupidity and our own myopic nature to not pay attention to reality by spending too much attention focused on future plans and not the present situations. The westernized courts tend to stand forthright behind the wife leaving the husband wondering how it became so one sided against him. Sadly, the only way to fight this growing occurrence is with subterfuge and preparation for what seems like the inevitable. As men we must learn to protect ourselves emotionally and financially from the growing feminist tide against them. In westernized societies, our wives of many years quite suddenly, "don't need no man" and believe that all men are 'evil'. The only way to protect yourself is to wake up and smell the socialized "coffee" and begin to move your personal assets into a protected institution of financial stability untouchable by any westernized legal institution. There are many ways to do this. I learned too late. Don't YOU make the same mistakes of many men like me.
@@xnihilo64 @xnihilo64 I feel your pain. So many men, like myself, refuse to believe that their wife/best friend could act so horribly leaving us mentally and physically destitute. After spending a life building a future and retirement with options for both, they take 50 - to - 90% of the savings and preparations and leave us only the bills. As men, we suck it up to stupidity and our own myopic nature to not pay attention to reality by spending too much attention focused on future plans and not the present situations. The westernized courts tend to stand forthright behind the wife leaving the husband wondering how it became so one sided against him. Sadly, the only way to fight this growing occurrence is with subterfuge and preparation for what seems like the inevitable. As men we must learn to protect ourselves emotionally and financially from the growing feminist tide against them. In westernized societies, our wives of many years quite suddenly, "don't need no man" and believe that all men are 'evil'. The only way to protect yourself is to wake up and smell the socialized "coffee" and begin to move your personal assets into a protected institution of financial stability untouchable by any westernized legal institution. There are many ways to do this. I learned too late. Don't YOU make the same mistakes of many men like me.
@@xnihilo64 I feel your pain.
Like so many men, lI too refused to believe that their wife/best friend could act so horribly leaving me mentally and physically destitute. After spending a life building a combined fulfilling future and retirement with options for both of us, some 'partners' take 50 - to - 90% of the savings and preparations and leave us only the bills. As men, we suck it up to stupidity and our own myopic nature to not pay attention to reality by spending too much attention focused on combined future plans and not the true situation of our current environment. The westernized courts tend to stand forthright behind the female leaving the husband wondering how it became so one sided against him. Sadly, the only way to fight this growing occurrence is with subterfuge and preparation for what seems like now is the obvious inevitability of what is to come. As men we must learn to protect ourselves emotionally and financially from the growing tide against them. In westernized societies, our wives of many years quite suddenly, "don't need no man" and believe that all men are 'evil'. The only way to protect yourself is to wake up and smell the socialized "coffee" and begin to move your personal assets into a protected area of financial stability untouchable by any westernized legal institution. There are many ways to do this. I learned too late. Don't YOU make the same mistakes of many men like me.
Ive been alone in my mind all my life..i attribute it to my stolen childhood.
Yes, this is a known and studied effect of childhood trauma.
Same here. But now I embrace the whole 'living in my head' mindset, instead of being embarrassed by it. I enjoy my own company and creativity. And the older I get, the more I value that. Peace.
@@kevinhornbuckle I'll attest to that.
You can live alone without being lonely. I'm 75 have 3 dogs that are my life. I cut wood every day for my wood burning stove. My nearest neighbor is a half a mile away. The nearest grocery store is a 60 mile away one way, I go once a month. I'm happy
Me too. Live with my dog in the canadian bush
The TRUTH is being old and alone is wonderful--simply delightful.
Amen ❤
I agree. I often envied those people in that situation in life. Now I am one of those. And I enjoy it as much as I speculated that I would. 😊
If you have $$$ and friends and ppl you can count on, it is.
@@IMeMineWho Money is good to have. People you can count on is a myth
Same here. These are the Golden Years and am living my best life now.
I’ve never really felt my age (now 67). Reading others’ comments makes me feel even younger. Physical and mental health, along with my hobbies like art, photography and gardening keep me grounded. Have a good day!
One thing worse than being alone is being related to a toxic group of narcissists.
The day i went no contact with them was the day my life got better troupers.
Better to be alone than in appallingly bad company.
Keep your chins up, it could be a hell of a lot worse.
Top comment because I can relate
People say you didn't prepare. Well life happens. You can save from when you are young and lose it all to sickness of a spouse etc. People with children don't always have them to care fir them.
Preparing doesn't solve everything. Unplanned things happen....force retirement, chronic health conditions, unexpected late life divorce, unexpected family rift, failed investments, loss of home through disaster,.....life seldom works as planned. In fact I don't know anyone who has had life play out according to plan.
@@l.5832Exactly!
Being married or having a family does not always prevent "aging alone."
Yes we all know that as there are no guarantees in life except we'll all be dead one day, but it greatly increases your chances of someone being there when you are old. Just from what I've seen, if people treat their family well, their family is usually there to help in old age.
Correct. It's something a person has to work at. I've known many self-centered people (we all are to some degree) who just got more and more self-centered. One by one people dropped out of their lives. Slowly lost social skills to the point of being unable to make new friends.
I enjoy being solo. But as I get older I'll need help. So I'm moving from US to SE Asia. There are many people there to be around and happy to help me.
I know many people, many comments here, who think they have to stay wherever they are and be alone. I've always preferred to seek new adventure, explore options. It's the fun part of life for me.
I know a number of people who can be called elder orphan, but many of them chose this lifestyle. I was told that most people have very few close friends and friends are not as close as family. I say that most friendship ends at the front door and family is different than friends. I never ask friends to take care of me or my family and they do not ask for help from me. I have many hobbies and interests, but have fewer hobbies and interests as time goes on. I am 72 years old and have had very poor health when I was young. I was paralyzed due to a brain tumor and had other serious health issue my entire life. I learned that the best things in life money cannot buy and good health is most important. I grew up in a very selfish generation that put more value in things more than people. I know that people are much more important than possessions.
I am 67, live alone , absolutely love it ! Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Done all the pre-plan stuff. I know lots of women who are stuck in horrible situations because they can’t make it in their own . So sad!
I have nobody but I really don’t mind .
I find people draining with all there drama etc
I’m 63 now swim regularly ,, play bass guitar,,, read etc.
And having a custom Harley motorbike made.
Can’t be bad 😊
I've just turned 63 . I lost my mother last year November 2023 . . I don't feel old but I'm lonely . I wake up every morning .hoping. God will give me the strength to carry on . .as I'm gay. Life is more stressful ...my family does not want me since we burried my mother .in January this year 2024 . I live in a small town in north Dorset . . .my life has not been the same since my mother passed away .I feel. Lost . .tired . Lonely . Very emotional all the time .at times I wish one could turn back the clock . So I could smile again .
I am 54 and my mother who has been living with me up until recently fell and broke her hip. She is currently in rehab but at this point it looks like she will never recover enough to come home and will end up in long term care. I will basically be alone in the world once she passes not to mention I will end up struggling financially as I will no longer have her social security to be able to continue to live. Without having her SS to share in the expenses I will be broke within 5 years and I don't know what I will do. Not to mention I have no desire to continue living I lost all hope in life and pretty much exist only for my mother. I have no hobbies or motivation to do anything. And what little work I do do I no longer enjoy. I have a brother who I am not close with and thats pretty much it. I have a friend or two that I talk to from time to time but not anyone close I can lean on for support.
So all I have in the world besides my mother is my dog and I will no longer even be able to have dog in the near future since I will have to sell the house and downsize into an apartment that likely won't take dogs not to mention if I have to work more it will unfair and impractical to have a dog as I will need to gone for many more hours per day. So I am getting close to losing the two things in the world that keep me going. I am so ready to check out. Wish we had dying with dignity laws that allowed anyone who was done living to be able to check out peacefully and under the guidance of professionals like they offer to terminally ill patients in some states. Of course I would not do it until my mother passed as even if she ends up in a nursing home I need to be here for her. But after she passes I am done.
Start reading the New Testament and meet Jesus. Invite Him into your heart ❤️ He is real and eternity is real but we must live and learn to love while we are here
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Reading fairy tales does not help my situation so no thank you.
Thank you, beautifully said, it's lonely but I take my day one step at a time. I have a dog & he's keeping me going, I'm 55 & everyone in my family has gone there own way, I'm also a orphan
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Lets be friends l am alone as well
Anyone with a pet it's a marvelous opportunity to meet others with dogs and cats and they(pets) can be like a guide to meet others!!!You know every day is a blessing-I was shocked at some of the comments where people are feeling hopeless-please reach out other ppl care!!!! PPL NEED PPL!!! Try to eat well,exercise,walk the pets lookafter yourselves everyone and All the Best to you all!!! It's really important for everyone to reach out to one another -maybe just to talk,coffee or to help someone else - it will come back to you and enhance your lives-sorry don't mean to preach but I feel I must!!!
@@GM-vf7px I have two cats and a parakeet.
Hi I’m 68 and totally alone. I do have a son, and grandkids but sadly because I left an organisation called Jehovahs Witnesses, the penalty is absolute shunning. Not a a hello or even a glance if they pass you on the street. It’s an active no contact on any level for leavers of this organisation. Not just me but any of us who realise we’ve been duped into a cult. So on top of normal aging alone, the pain of shunning makes it even harder. Am in the process of trying to make some links with new people.
I hope that your son and grandchildren will come to their senses and realize that the Jehovahs Witnesses really is a cult. What religious organization would advocate shunning of family. People need to wake up and take a look at who they follow, how frequently the rules change and the abuse of children in that organization and as I understand it abuse is not reported to the authorities. I have family who are Jehovahs Witnesses. Sounds like a cult to me! Thanks for listening
My sister and her family are JWs. Some of the most UNchristian people I have ever known. Brainwashed by the CULT.
Hello. I am 68. I was married for 33 years. She left me and my daughter has shunned me for the past 25 years. I had brain surgery 2 years ago. I wrote my daughter without knowing if she would reply. She did reply that she had to endure years of counselling and would rather not re-engage. No explanation..just silence after that. The surgery was for Parkinson's. My biggest fear is to have a debilitating stroke and not be well enough to put myself down.
@@garymoore3159 yes, I understand that feeling. Strangely , they do the shunning, but they feel aggrieved. Which I guess highlights the cultish nature of the group. For us who are dealing with old age and the limits or illnesses alone, it is frightening. My late husband and mother had Alzheimer’s and I was their carer at home, but, it terrifies me to now be left to the care system in the UK if anything leaves me unable to look after myself.
I wish you well, and I hope you have a good few friends and neighbours to make each day happier.
Just seek the true Jesus and you will never be alone and thank God for deliverance from that cult.
I'm an elder orphan too. I'm 69 years old and my immediate family is deceased. I never thought my life would be like this, but it is. Thank God I have a wonderful dog and a handful of dear friends.
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@@BunnyBraveheart
DEAR Bunny
Bless your sweet heart ❤️
May God Grant you Your Heart's Desires.and may your Dreams Come True in JESUS NAME With MUCH LOVE ❤️ from Somewhere in OKLAHOMA.🙏💞🙏
MSM seem to assume elderly living alone are lonely. We know better and I for one, wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm 84, sold my house at 65 and rent an apt. by choice. Enjoying life and counting every day an added bonus.
I'm 86 and your life sounds just like mine. I have three children, one cares, is thoughtful, and looks in on me; the other two could care less and that's okay, I don't want to ever live with them anyway, living with them and putting up with their selfishness and disrespect for 25 years was enough when they were all growing up. I rather enjoy my solitude, it is so much more peaceful than being involved in everyone else's traumas. God is always looking out for me and loves me.
My birds are my companions. They really make a difference!
I am 67 years old, and alone now except for a couple of good friends, and I do mean about too! But I am never alone, because I have God with me always! No one ever has to be completely alone, if you invite God into your lives, and keep him with you always!!
Questionable??
That doesn't work for all of us, and never will.
Im 59 and been living alone for 18 years. I hate it but its peaceful. Wish i had some good companionship
Me too sir
I've just read the 38 comments before mine and I am truly inspired. Evidently, the people who should have been my friends, associates, business partners and role models are all hanging out among the "Old & Wise." They are active, adventurous, talented, optimistic pursuers of life. Some are older, some are younger, but ALL have made an intentional decision to trample down the cliched aging narrative and live their own unique lives. And that intentional decision, I believe, is what has made the difference in driving degenerative aging and mental and social decline away from their lives. They simply said, "No." "Not I," said the cat.
Lately I've been listening to the music of The Four Highwaymen ("The Outlaws") and paying attention to their individual lives. If we place parentheses around their irresponsible days of wine, women, and song (not to mention cocaine, recreational drugs, and alcohol), they all spent their lives, without exception, in extreme throes and spasms of purposeful creativity. They were writing, composing, producing music and seeking out the company and collaborations of others who were engaged in similar pursuits. Waylon was the first to go (diabetes) at the relatively young age of 69. Johnny Cash simply followed June Carter Cash, but we knew that had always been their plan. Kris Kristofferson generously shared himself with three wives and eight children before wandering off into the sunset at 88. And Willie Nelson ("bless his heart") is still with us at 91. If these men, despite years of chemical addictions and substance abuse, nevertheless prolonged life and died happy by continually expressing their irrepressible talents, how much more life is waiting to bubble up and burst forth from the "Old & Wise 38" and from the rest of us who will join them? Happy sailing, everybody!
Life isnt like when we were young. Our kids take off and could care less about their elders. We are on our own. Ive known this since around 45. Now 58 im on my own. I kinda like it. No drama no bullcrap.
Stay well and bless you!
Your cat loves you unconditionally. When he dies you could love and take care of another elderly cat.. It's a purpose to live for and would give life a new meaning.. Just day by day, minute by minute. Something good to live for. Take care of yourself.
I have an elderly cat that I am helplessly watching eat less and less and lose more and more weight. It blows me away how light he feels when I pick him up or when he sits on my lap. Seeing his end approaching makes me feel the inevitability of my own; I don't like watching this happen.
"Living alone is fine as long as you're healthy and independent" is true to a point but I went to town yesterday and realized there is a lot of high priced corporate restaurants but none I want to go to, the food and service is crap, so even that is in the past.
Am 82 and recently went in for a cancer check. i asked the doctor if the procedure would effect my ability to play classical guitar. He asked me how long i have been playing classical guitar. I said I hope to learn.
YOU are a FUN person aren't ya', Robert, Rob or Bob! 😊 Well..keep on STRUMMIN' 👏👏!! Have a Classical Gas on an Air 🎸 if that 's what you wanna ' do!!! 😉👍👍!!!
Great humorous comment Robert
That joke is much older than you are, but it's a good ambition.
@@leestamm3187 The joke goes "Doc, will I be able to play classical piano after the operation" Do says 'yes', Patient says "That's good because I can't now." Which is not exactly what he said.
@@tommak6516 I heard the same about playing violin.
I am 88. Enjoy mi live alone. I can do what I want. Best time of my life.
62 and alone wouldn't have it any other way. Im the happiest ive ever been in my life. No one will bring you happiness that is your responsibility. People complain they are alone but have no desire to reach out its up to you. My heart goes out to them.
It’s time to start treating people the way we want to be treated. ❤
Just stared,to give to the Begger&Dog🐕 in the street,after seeing a post on you tube,His life,must be worst then mine, 🤠🐕 Bonjourney,guys,🍷🍷 Keith,France,XX
@@misslinda772
DEAR Miss Linda yes this place in which we live in.would b a better place.if that could be.but many people are so tied up in the things of this world.that they don't have time for others.even family.DEAR Miss Linda.many Blessings to you Sweet ❤️ In JESUS NAME With MUCH LOVE 🙏🌹🙏 from somewhere in OKLAHOMA 🙏
I am an elder orphan. And I wish I wasn't but I need to hope and pray that one day someone will love this orphan.
Jesus.
I strive and I am in my 70's for GREATEST GOOD or BETTER 💓 TRUST yourself, starts with me, ends with me to be active and a bright Star.
I'm one of those people you talk about. So many countries take care of their elderly. Here in the US we are paying the consequences of not teaching our children to respect and have empathy for the elderly. I have no one and nowhere to go if my health fail me. I have sisters and brothers. The couldn't care less.
In my youth (up to mid 30's... I'm 72), I felt I constantly needed someone close to me to keep me sane and "validated"...
After all those years feeling lonely (in between relationships), it finally hit me... I was actually happier being single and answering to no one but myself. The dynamics of a relationship causing to much friction as the the person wanting to
"Change" something about myself that bothered them... it was their only focus and ultimately used to threaten me with separation and loneliness. Enough with the fights and inner turmoil trying to please her and feeling demoralized by such
tactics. Single since 2013, traveling and living in my RV and never happier !
Everyone's different, but never feel like you somehow failed because you are living alone !
Self induced penalties are life-sucking "Mind Games".
Get a dog or a cat and you will be much happier with their unconditional love and company.
I am living alone, however I am not lonely or sad. I do things to keep me vibrant. I started bike riding a year ago, I am writing an autobiography, and I soon will be taking college classes. I also work as a part-time consultant, not for the money and always on my terms. Like many of you, I have few friends and my family life is sadly anemic. I am truly empathetic to this elder orphan problem, but if at all possible, I highly recommend that you try to stay active and try new hobbies and activities. I don’t allow the age related issues and lack of a partner keep me from living. I suggest you take this approach and actively take control of your lives! God bless
To everyone watching, don’t let age define you. Whether you’re 70 or 80, the key is to live fully, stay cheerful, and prioritize your health every day.
Baloney. You must face reality.
How does it feel being that old. Do u feel the same as u were at 25?
Kevorkian wasn't all wrong. If one has uncontrollable pain or devastating crippling infirmities, "self deletion" might be a viable alternative. "Soylent Green" had a very humane idea, except for the "final process." Drifting away while watching movies of a wonderful '50s world, seems a far more pleasant way to meet one's end, than being abused in a nursing home for $2000 / week.
I am alone at home but never alone at work. And I like to work. Never let anyone tell you, you must retire. Find something to do to stay busy. Time takes care of the rest. Along the way, try to make others, having a bad day, smile. It's well worth the effort. Good luck whatever you decide to do.
I'm definitely a elder orphan. My health requires intervention such as help to get to the doctors office for knee replacement. Or just some assistance in helping me in general situations. I hate asking for help or having strangers in my home I don't know. I'm a veteran and most likely think it me in my best interest to maybe reach out to see if they might be of help. Pray for me!
Prayers on the way.
@barbaracurtis1398 Hey there! Wanted to thank you for your gracious response!
Emotionally speaking, I was an orphan growing up in my family. It took decades for me to comprehend this. I've been emotionally on my own nearly my entire life. I'm in my 77th year. Don't think that being in a family is the answer to everything.
Totally understand the dilemma as I’ve lost a husband of many years, several family members and friends! Suddenly not so suddenly after years of enjoying a large circle of support --I realize it is NOW meager!! Fortunately I have a cat & little chiweenie dog-they’re such great company ! However due ti to these circumstances & others ive become rather reclusive--seeing the comments and realizing I’m not alone with my concerns gives me comfort! I meditate/pray regularly and often when I do I express my desire that everyone will experience that unconditional love that sustains us! Even though I don’t personally know any of you-you will be included under my umbrella of love & concern! May you ALL be happy, may you all feel a sense of Peace knowing this is just a blink of an eye it’s going be ok!
@@Essssss36999
DEAR Ess.
May God bless your sweet heart 💖
I guess it's something we all have to face.ive been praying.hopeing.and longing for a true companion for quite sometime .I'm not one who wants to be alone.iam 66 GOD Willing I hope to have many more years.and someone to spend them with.GOD BLESS you Sweetheart 💖 in JESUS NAME With MUCH LOVE 🙏🌹🙏 From Somewhere in OKLAHOMA 💖🙏💖
@@Essssss36999
DEAR Ess.
BLESS YOU Sweetheart 💞
Most of the people on don't Ever Reply.thos Does Show that you have a Kind Caring Loving ❣️ and a Sweet Spirit About you.its Nice to know their are still some concerned soul's out there.once again.many Blessings to you Sweetheart 🌹🙏🌹 from somewhere in OKLAHOMA 🙏🏵️🙏
@@Essssss36999
DEAR Ess.
No sweetheart you are Right.we are Never really alone.altho it seems like it sometimes.there is always someone to reach out to.who needs a Friend.who knows we could very well be that Friend.In JESUS NAME BLESS you Sweetheart 💖 and if you ever Need a Friend.Hopefully I could be one also.Sonif You Ever Need someone to Talk to.Someone to Pray With.or Just Someone just to Simply Listen.Ill be here.GOD BLESS you Sweetheart 💖 from Somewhere in OKLAHOMA 🙏🌹🙏
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm 72 and very much an elder orphan/solo senior/call it what you will: no partner, living family OR LOCAL FRIENDS. Virtually everyone I've ever known has either died or relocated far away. I'm very much on my own and, like you, grateful to live in affordable subsidized housing, but no financial fall-back and fear what would become of me if I eventually can't take care of myself. I'm already doing some of what you suggest; other things don't apply. But I'm glad that someone (you!) is trying to bring our growing population increased recognition and, hopefully, broader social solutions. I'll be back. Thank you!!!
This is heartbreaking reading these peoples comments.I pray God gives them peace and strength to carry on.
I know I'll be an elder orphan sooner rather than later. Being prepared and accepting this fact will make it easier when the time comes. It is what it is.
Get a dog. Unconditional love, loyalty and as a bonus they are always ready to go for a walk or just enjoy being with you. Even though I have a wife and kids I spend far more time with my Golden Retriever than any other living thing. She is usually laying at my feet or by my side on the couch touching me with her paw. She gets me on daily hikes around our local lake. She makes me chase her and loves to hide and ambush me. She loves being brushed and loves when I tell her she's pretty. I'd be lost without her.
I had same feeling. My dog was love of my life. Then he got sick and died . Vets used me and took money I didn’t have. Tortured my boy. Now I have only wish for hanging myself. Be careful. Loving ALWAYS leads to suffering.
Me too
Beautifully done! You have marvelous insight into the reality of aging. Thank you!
I am 53 years old at the moment ( just a few days away from my 54th!). I have often told my Mum that I am happy to live on my own. This video has spoken about things that I am worried about when I ponder the idea of being an elder orphan. I will admit that I don't really want to be on my own, but I don't know who I want to share my life with as I grow older. My brother died a long time ago and my Dad died earlier this year, although my Mum is still alive. A lot of my school friends have married and move on. I have liked living on my own because it is a relief from the stresses of office life, although I like chatting with different people. I know that I must change my solitary lifestyle if I am to survive into my seventies.
I am sorry if people think I want them to feel sorry for me. That's not the impression I want to give. Please don't feel afraid to say if you think I'm wallowing in self-pity. I am glad I have listened to this as this has changed my attitude to solitary life. I have reached out to people on global penfriend sites, but I know meeting and mingling with local people are more important if I want to find the special someone who I feel comfortable about allowing into my life...and who I will allow to share my life with for as long as possible.
No self-pity there. You may feel it, but you don't speak it. It's just reality.
@@victoryamartin9773 Thank you very much for your kind reply.
Rarely I day I don’t think about ending it all
It's even worse when "family support" was NEVER there from the beginning.
The algorithm knows too much to pop a video like this at me. So I'm 53 and that qualifies? Youngest sibling and most functional of a broken disconnected family. Discouraged marriage and kids never changed. Self sufficient independence is my best asset. Alone is my biggest vulnerability but am actually inspired by reading the comments. You people are far stronger than many many many! people. Stay strong you legends! ✊
I realized when I hit 30 that I could become an elder orphan. So, I married a divorcee who had 2 teen girls......who hated me. The marriage lasted 23 years and he wanted a 'newer model' So lost the husband, lost the step daughters, both my parents died and my one and only sister ghosted me years ago. All my cousins are 20 years older than me so most are dead. So....I work part time for the social interaction. I try not to look ahead because the vision I saw when I was 30 just might occur. I don't know anyone else who has absolutely no one.
Do you have hobbies, a church interest? Meet people and see if you hit it off with anyone no need to be without company, have to give it a go for a while😊
I don't have anyone. Had a son but his wife hates me. 2 grandkids I don't get to see. Only time I hear from this is when they want something. I recently put a stop to that. Now they have nothing to do with me. I got tired of being used. My health is failing and can't afford the medical bills. I may lose my home. I'm on social security. Everything has gone up. Im barely surviving.😊
Lets be friends ❤ send me your email
I suppose if you did know someone like that, they wouldn't have absolutely no one once they knew you.
This community attitude are common in the Anglosphere. Social connections are important. I agree don’t lose hope do what you can. I have 2 cats they are great. Exercise is very important. Thank you.
My mama once told me: one parent can take care of 10 children, BUT 10 children cannot take care of one parent. My mother lived with me until she died at 81. I still miss her after almost 30 years because she was such great company. Now I have my little Morkie, Tallulah who is such wonderful Company 2. Love my freedom to do what I want when I want!
Health is paramount. If you have that you can manage almost anything.
I wish everyone who reads the comments after watching this meaningful video always peace, happiness and success! ❤❤❤
I've been "an Orphan" since I was 49. Both Parents passed away, NO siblings, No husband, NO children, Have an aunt and uncle well into their 90's and their kids, their son is an alcoholic and drug addict and their daughter is an alcoholic and more interested in her "partner" and her LGBTQ "friends". Only other 2 cousins live in other countries. My parents knew I would not be able to count on any of them so they always raised me to "fend for myself" and be "Independent" I have a number of friends who have "been there" for me in times of crisis and I have my 2 dogs and cats and plenty of gardening to keep me busy. I also quite enjoy being by myself after all I was an "only child" of much older parents for the time period and would often have to "entertain" myself.
Living alone in an old age is not bad at all. I have children and grandchildren very close to me everyday but I rely on God not them that's why I love my own time alone to do whatever I wanna do to make me
active but not boring even I love my peaceful times but never lonely. God is with me anytime 😊
I've been an "elder orphan" since I was in my 20s.
i recently noticed the disadvantage of believing in the afterlife. i am 54 and never lived in today.
Im 64 and Im never alone I have the internet to keep me company, I have the entire world at my finder tips.
I love the instant access to information, images, videos...
When I was younger, I enjoyed being alone. I had my kids to raise, and could come and go the way I desired. I could do a lot of things that I cannot do now. Now I need my husband and he needs me. We have hit the wall so hard so many times. But we have always been there for each other. I'd hate to be alone now. I would be in the street. period.
Im gonna be 76 nextmonth Nov.25 & im living alone! Im from Phil.& i have many friends & sister in the Lord! I give it all to Jesus! He is my Friend!& i always have a positive attitude& read my Bible everyday!
Had the truth assisted by my nearest senior citizen center.
Got the hard copy of all the next 6 months, People there
share with one another. It is my support system.
I'm 45 and I'm on the way to dying old and alone. I welcome it and pray that it comes soon.
if it comes soon, then you won't be dying old.
@victoryamartin9773
Potato, potato.
There need to be more social groups for the elderly. Many small communities have community centers for things like this. But really, isolation and loneliness is a big problem for younger people as well nowadays.
This is what has happened to me throughout the years. I never asked for it, it just happened. Now, since this has happened, I keep solely to myself, as even my family has rejected me completely, can't have nothing but pure hated within my heart as things turned out perfectly for them, however for me, nothing ever good has happened to me, and never will. Just waiting and wishing for an early death now in days because I just don't care anymore about anything any longer.
Interesting and nicely narrated chat. Responsibility can be as oppressive as taxes these days. I am a scofflaw, with no will but rights of survivorship to my investment accounts and some designated caretakers for my formidable pack of dogs. Two houses, two cars, all paid off and not one thing in tip top condition. I'm pretty content, though. If what we "should do" were less complicated it would get done faster. I'm 74, study pond ecology, run my dogs, am learning Russian...being an orphan is a societal thing and I ignore it. Just wish my friends were here sometimes. Thank for this stream.
I'm 73 yrs young dont like the term but I respect your view my family threw me out like garbage went thru hell been very sick got better faith strength prayer I'm happy to be alone happy faith move mountains people my age have it worse I'm blessed with strength will never give up this country doesnt care or respect older people shame on this society❤❤❤
That was one long sentence. Why don’t you throw in some periods (.), so it becomes readable?
That was one heartless comment, just because it's correct doesn't make it right@@ammerudgrenda
@@ammerudgrendaYou need help.
You truly do have the make the most of these golden years, there's much more opportunity out there than alot of people think
Hello all! Yep! On my own, retired and all good. Have a hobby I can’t get enough of (scale modeller). Never married, no kids of course. Live in my own home. It is what it is…until it isn’t! As Mr. Spock would say, “live long and prosper”. 👍