Susan, I think you were given a gift! I ran into my ex boyfriend after 15 years at a church we attended and he was visiting. I was married with two small children and he was married for the second time with four children. He was cold, cutting and nasty to me. Weeks later, his wife, who didn’t know who I was, sat in the women’s Bible study, bitterly complaining with tears rolling down her cheeks, saying sorrowfully that he never notices her, never compliments her, and never says thank you for all she does for the home, the children, and to make life comfortable for him. I felt so sorry for her. I also thanked God for the gift of not having to go through the rest of my life wondering if I had made the right decision by walking away from him.
Your comment reminded me of Garth Brooks song Unanswered Prayers. This man sounds like a narcissist and you definitely followed your gut instincts and saved yourself a life of misery. Prayers for his wife who needs to realize it will only get worse.
Look at you Susan. The Universe threw you a pop quiz of an experience and you passed with flying colors. You made a painful choice and went forward to create a beautiful life with an open and loving heart. He showed you, with a drink in his hand and cruelty from his lips and tears in his eyes, that he was the same man you once left. Bravo Susan.
I think there is a big difference in be “alone” and “loneliness.” I’m alone but very rarely lonely. (The saddest situation is being with someone-married-and being lonely.)
Someone once pointed out to me that same thing! Rejection is hurtful initially. Once you have some time to reflect on what happened you learn to trust that it was for the best.
Dear Susan, Like you I had such passion for a man. He would put me on a pedestal and with the snap of a finger he was so emotionally abussive. You got an unexpected present some of us never get. You got closure!!! Some of us never do. Please embrace the chance you were given and give yourself grace. Love to you and embrace closure for just like a season it lets us move on… ❤️✨
Thanks Susan for sharing your personal story. Sweet singing Desi. The snow is so pretty. We still have a lot of snow here in Maryland and due for more tomorrow. Take care. ❤🙏🇺🇸🐾❄️☃️
Oh Susan, you are better off having walked away 11 years ago. When a person shows you who they are, believe them. You knew it then as you do today. Smart lady. That’s why we love you!❤
I'll be 65 next week and I wish I could tell my younger, deeply depressed self, that when I hit my late 50s every single year would get better. I wish we could age backwards because I am just now figuring out SO MUCH!!! BTW I love meeting here every Saturday evening.
Thank you for sharing. I am in entering into my late fifties and wonder if the sadness, disappointment and heaviness will ever lift. This gives me hope.
@@simplemidwestgirl6166 I’ll be 59 in March and I’m so full of sadness I feel like I’ve experienced everything good and bad. I’ve lost my mom and dad. I’ve had children and now grandchildren and I love them all but I really feel like I’m just waiting always waiting! Waiting to live waiting to die! Everyone tells me how great I look but I always find every little thing that’s wrong also.
@@brendabrooks9699 I understand. Losing those we love, we lose a part of ourselves. For me, I am not where I thought I would be in life. But, everyday I put on a smile ( though sometimes forced). Prayers that joy finds you, Brenda.
@simplemidwestgirl6166 I am so glad. My depression started around age 14 I just kept getting worse in spite of taking cocktails of medications. Multiple times I drove around at night contemplating ending it all. There was never a thought that my life would or could get better. In my light 50s I started eating lower and lower carb because I heard it helped inflammation and depression. The last couple of years I've been eating very very low carb and for the first time since age 14 I'm not suffering from depression. It is nothing short of a miracle. I wish you all the best.
Such a bitter sweet tale. You are spot on. “He” teared up because he has an addiction that he cannot control. He feels the loss but cannot do anything to reclaim it. He is merciful. I never felt old. I still can’t believe I am 75. I can see so clearly through people. It gives me great advantages to appreciate my past experiences and helps me through my journey in a world I navigate alone without my special love. Yes…the hardest things are the absence of his touch.. his voice..his laughter I live outside Houston so we don’t get lovely season changes but I so love the fall through the winter. I love your narrative and the beautiful photography you share each week. We are part of a sisterhood…thank you
I thought I would be happy ever after. I never saw divorce. Never saw working to 68 years old, as a teacher with a Masters Degree Plus. Never saw Arthritus eating my bones, or how my body has changed. But I have peace knowing I am secure, have my sewing and kniting/crochet, my cats, my son, grandson and still friends that are alive. I love to read, watch movies, and look through TH-cam, and Pinterest. There have been lumps, bumps, and life is still going! Never remarried, and I am Good! Seeking Peace is freeing! No drama is good!
Susan, although he won’t ever admit it, he knows you were the one that got away. You have a wonderful little life companion in your sweet Desi. May God bless you abundantly on your birthday and each day thereafter. Happy birthday beautiful lady, and beautiful soul. 💕
He was getting you back for ending things and I feel certain he absolutely has thought about you. Hope you and Desi have a good week and keep warm. Xoxo
Oh Susan! Cruelty is the one trait I will never tolerate in anyone…especially a man. I was married to an alcoholic and I wish I’d never met him. I love being alone, safe, and looking forward to the future…alone.
Susan, I can relate so much to everything you're saying. When I went through my divorce, my therapist told me I needed to be touched safely. She told me to get manicures, pedicures, and massages. So I do. It's the only time I'm touched, and I keep it in my schedule. It's so important. God bless. ❤
Honestly, I am 72 now and have finally realized that men treat us the way they REALLY feel about us. We can be blind if we want to be, but the truth is right in front of us if we only want to see it!❤
Susan, I've never told you that the few times I see you with your hair pulled up, you look so beautiful, chic and glamorous. You actually look even younger💜 You are blessed that you can look wonderful with all your hairstyle choices. Blessings my friend. Mona
Desi loved that spa day! Susan, I learned long ago that there are worse things than being alone, and it could be being in a bad relationship. That guy was being abusive to you and thank goodness you had the presence of mind to get out and break up with him. You do not need a man who points out shortcomings in any way. You saved yourself a lot of heartache in the end.
My husband was a rude alcoholic like that also. He would say mean hateful things not only to me but others too. I lost friends and family members. He died a few years ago. I don't care if I spend the rest of my life alone. I'd rather be alone than live like that. It's much more peaceful to be by myself.
I'm 64 and have been widowed about a year and a half. I spend a lot of time with grandchildren but evenings mostly alone. I'm not ready for a relationship yet. I have no problem finding things to do to entertain myself and I never turn the TV on. I do enjoy winding down on Saturday nights with your beautiful, thoughtful videos. Tonight's was especially good. I don't enjoy going out much in the cold or dark of these short days, but I am getting myself ready to "challenge Spring and Summer"! I love your perspective ❤
Sometimes it`s just too painful reminiscing about a loved one, you cared for so deeply, and then realizing you are the reason they are not in your life....I guarantee his retort was for you to feel the hurt he felt when you walked away. I feel you saved yourself 11 years of dread and heartache when you made that decision......Love and Blessings to You and Desi❤🐕
I'm 64 and been divorced for 30 years, I get lonely but yet happy that I'm single. I see years of only getting better.....like a rare bottle of wine, but I don't drink. Thank you for your talks,, they really help all of us by putting things in perspective. I'm so glad I found your channel. Again, thank you.
Nice to see you Susan. Thanks for sharing your heart and stories. I think you are the complete woman .you are pretty, talented, a good Gramma, and so much more. May the new year bring you joy, comfort and wonderful adventures. We "vintage" girls have value... 🤗
When i was younger, I foolishly thought I could control the aging process. I thought I would always be in shape, have a flat stomach and be as capable as When I was 16. 😂😂😂 While there are some things you can control, there is much more you can't. I have come to accept it. I think it would be great to have my 21 year old body back, but I am loving this time in my life. It's not all about size, shape, being able to run a mile and dance all night. I find 63 to be a very interesting age. I'm just happy to be here. I got news of an acquaintance passing yesterday. She was 56. I don't want to take one minute for granted. Life is wonderful!
You look so pretty...every week. Thank God that you left "that man". Perhaps he saw your joy and realized how empty his own life was, hence his drinking. You are lovely. I hope, each time I listen, that you know the Lord. Bless you for how you encourage us.
I love, love, love makeup!! I wanted to wear it since a young girl and my mom said no. Finally at 16 she allowed. I don’t care who does or doesn’t wear it, this (66 year old) girl is going to wear it. I feel better, motivated, happy. And I wear it for me, no one else!!! Makes me feel better!
Susan, that was a very vulnerable moment and you handled it with such grace. It was a gift in disguise... BTW, I love the endings with you and Desi singing! ❤
I wear makeup almost everyday. I tried once or twice going to the store without it but I hated it. I had cancer several years ago, and with the treatment prescribed I lost my hair...and it never came fully back. I have to wear wigs, and not a day goes by that I dont hate it. But thats just me, because so many people dont even realize it, because I buy good ones. So without hair...makeup makes me feel better. My husband had no problem with me losing my hair. He was so supportive...loved him for that. He passed away years ago...miss him terribly. One time a man showed some interest in me. I was terrified because of my wig...well, he touched my hair and immediately knew. He grossed out and made me feel so terrible. His rejection killed me to the point I will never try again...I just cant. Rejection is so hard. I get lonely at times, but I'm in control of my happiness and my days are full mostly. So I make these days in my life...I'm 72 the best I can... with laughter, music, joy, Jesus, and good friends. Love your videos, and look forward to Saturday nights. ❤
I am 71 and also love to put on makeup. It makes me feel put together and polished. When I was younger, I did not have good skin at all. Now due to technology, my skin is much better and I’m not as makeup dependent. But I still love to wear makeup.
As a young mother; first child at seventeen, I visualised what it would like when I was old. I wouldn't be working, would be a stay at home grandmother. My grandchildren on their way home from school every day would stop in to see me. We would sit at the kitchen table, them eating biscuits or cake and milk or cordial. The years passed. I had two sons, one daughter, who live in different states in Australia, none in the state I was. After lots of soul searching, I decided to move too, but for me it was countries. I now live in Wales, see the family rarely as you can imagine. I now have three great grandchildren who have not once been in my kitchen, all born after I moved. What is it , Life happens when we're busy making plans. ❤
I truly believe that that man you spoke of had tears of regret in his eyes because you were the one that got away that he really cared for and Loved. The tears in his eyes was him kicking himself in the rearend because he couldn't let go of the one thing that was destroyed his life so yhs he could gras and hold on to the one person that really Loved him and that he really Loved too. The statement he made about not thinking of you was a lie to save his dignity because of his fear of reliving the pain of losing you. I am so sure of what I am speaking that I would bank on it. I am so proud of how you handled it and you are Blessed to see the Lesson and the Blessing in that encounter. Thank you for sharing with us, your TH-cam family and friends. You are Beautiful Precious and we Love you.❤
what a hateful thing for him to say, yet his tears told a different story. You will be stronger for all you have been thru. I am in your age range & I am lonely. I had a horribly abusive relationship. When it was good, it was very good. When it was bad, it was unbearable. I ask myself how can it be so vastly different ? So many betrayals. My mother once said. It isn’t IF it will happen again but WHEN it will happen. Your message today touched me and I am so grateful. Thank you.
I never imagined my life past 50. My mother died at 54. I am now 68 and realize that every year past 50 is a gift and I am perfectly content because I accept.
I'm learning more every year how much I've over valued the majority of people in my life and as of Christmas I've released them all. Everyone who isn't a very positive is out.
I think when he said that he didn't think about you, he said it in jest. That's why he welled up with tears. He really was heartbroken. 💔 It's just sad that the alcohol ruined what could have been a beautiful relationship. Very sad.😢
He was hurt when you left and his pride wanted you to feel hurt also. I’m glad you could see through that. I know it was like a slap in the moment but your sweet self felt empathy for him in the end. I think it should be a confirmation that you made the correct decision all those years ago.
I am so sorry that that man said to you he never thinks of you. You are the most wonderful warm-hearted open-hearted genuine sweet person and damn him for saying that to you. You are so much better than that and you deserve so much more than that. Thank you for sharing this with us love you! I am alone because I have no family no children or grandchildren so it makes me feel even worse off than other women in our age range.
I am still learning to deal with abandonment issues. Not really family (just 2) but more about peers/friends. Even something minor in childhood can color the way you deal with the way others treat you in adulthood. But nowadays I am focusing rather on the friends who are steadfast and dependable. I have to remind myself that the essence of life is how we treat others. And how we spread kindness, joy and warmth to a hurting world. I am not in control of who stays in my life, but I am in control of how I treat those I encounter each day. And how I choose to respond to negative behavior/energy. And how often I let go and...let God.✝️💕
Congratulations, on making the Best Life decision 11 years ago. Learning from negative relationships, that we all take years to admit , recover and then to heal takes years to absorb into our skin. I am so proud of you! 👏❤️💃👏❤️💃 I am 73, have had 3 love relationships, I was devastated, but through myself into my career and marched on to another birthday. I am the happiest I have ever been, I surround myself with positive people and get Fun out of everyday. Regardless if I stay single, I am happy and still turn up the music in my kitchen, 💃💃💃dancing while loading the dishwasher‼️
Dear Susan; As usual, you have one of the best vlogs for life's lessons! The tears your ex-boyfriend showed came directly from the hurt he felt (and still does) when you broke up with him. His pride had been wounded . The hurtful words he said to you stemmed from his anger over the breakup- and were a defense mechanism to protect himself from current and future hurt. He hasn't healed from your breakup and wanted you to know that.
What a poignant way to look at aging Susan I appreciate you more as time moves forwards. I too contemplate peace and what it means as we age. I am open to what that means and will I recognize peace when I'm there. So good to hear from you and thank you for the hometown photos. Most grateful. 🤍 🐾 ⛄️ ❄️
This might be my most favorite video yet. I think you’re writing is uncovering a lot of depth in you. Many of these feelings that you are speaking of I have had. A challenge almost to figure out who I am now at 71. And of course I loved hearing Desi sing.He just gets better every week.😂
I hope you find it and wish you could tell me how. It is a challenge isn't it a huge hurdle I didn't expect at this stage of my life either. What the ! How come no-one warns you this is what happens in your older years when change is sometimes, unexpected or unwelcome. Oh and I look forward to Desi singing so much as well. Is there any song he doesn't accompany Susan with. Such a joy.
Susan, I will be 70 in March, divorced and an empty nester. For the most part, i have been embracing my solitude but the winter months often leaves me feeling melancholy and alone; but my go to are worship music. What a cliffhanger ending this week. I don't even think i was breathing listening to where the story was going. It definitely was not a rejection. I believe he is still hurting from you initiating the break-up and that was his pay back. He still has feelings for you Susan.😢
You look great Susan!!! I’ve struggled with my weight for my whole life. It’s always on my mind if I’m doing good or bad!! It’s always right there on my mind! I’ve been skinny and I’ve been fat but even skinny I have to think about weight to keep from gaining weight. I just told my grandson the other day that I’m tired of dieting I’m about to just be a fat grandma and try being happy. But the thing is I’m not happy heavy and I’m not happy dieting but you look great Susan. I just wanted to tell you something. My mom said when she was dying she told me that in her heart she still felt 16 years old, but in her body, she was suffering, she died of lung cancer 15 years ago at the age of 69. I miss her so much. I had to add more after watching more. That man thinks of you often trust me he was just protecting you he knows he’s an alcoholic and you are too good to be mistreated.
When a woman walks away from a relationship . That will bruise a man's ego ! Thank God you had the strength to say no . I had to walk away from a sister that drank every night & would call & rant & rave. I asked her to never to call me again until she stopped drinking. Some people are just mean drunk's !
OMG you really hit home tonight!! I often think of a guy I fell head over heels about and wonder what if. But you can’t live in the past and I’m happy with the way my life turned out. I think you may be right about your ex and what he said but if that guy could say those things to you then he’s not the guy for you. You are kind and generous and you deserve a guy who cherishes that about you. I think you did the right thing absolutely. Take care.
That man knew that he had let “a good one” slip through his fingers - his comment was an attempt to hide his true feelings. You did the right thing to let him go when he chose alcohol over you even though he found out too late what a mistake he had made. You deserve better, my dear even though there was (is) a strong current between the two of you. I do understand.
When I was in my 40's, I would joke that when I turned 60 I was going to dress like Mrs. Roper from Threes Company. No fussing with my hair, just throw on a wig. No worries about my shape, just put on a moo-moo. Some dangly ear rings to dress it up. I'm 66 and I haven't given in to it (yet). I have to say you handled that jerk better than I would have. Initially I was angry at how someone could be so spiteful and small. After some thought after you described tears in his eyes, I suppose I would have felt sorry for him and grateful that the relationship ended. You definitely deserve better.
Amen and amen dear sister, seeking the peace that passes all understanding, what a gift at my age of 68. Thank you bless you for sharing each week with us, you are a gift to each one of us.🙏☮️🥰✝️
I love your wisdom. Craving change… very true! Today, I saw a lady in her late 70s… she had shoulder length hair; modern glasses, cool corduroy pants… a scarf and denim jacket… she was so attractive and seemed full of life! She was just out there living her life! Thanks for being brave enough to address so many life topics. -Belinda
Susan, that man doesn’t deserve a wonderful woman like you. Good that you walked away when you did and then handled his rude comment with style and grace. You and Dezi always make me laugh at the end of your videos. Thanks for your channel and being you🌞
Happy early birthday, my friend.🎉 Here's to a fabulous, exciting year for you, full of love, laughter, smiles and happiness. Have a lovely evening. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤
Thank you, Susan. Your video left a mark with me too and I totally feel what you are saying. I have been in a season of isolation and loneliness my whole life but these last ten years have had heart wrenching lessons both good and bad and everything in-between. All I can say is that life is stranger than fiction and at 57+ I am finally focusing on what I can control. I thought the pain would kill me but it didn't. It was a lesson. Thank you for talking about sugar as I had lost 13lbs but gained it back with comfort eating from stress, but I still look cute. I'll get it off again as I love walking and weight training. I am completely alone and only go to work (I am a high school drug counselor), the gym, church, grocery shopping and home. I used to have a fancy married life but it was all a facade and I was part of a portfolio. I checked a box. I lost everything and ended up leaving everything behind and moved to a place where no one knows me, but I get sad at times from the loneliness. I lost my best friend (my Ava - a Wheaton/Chow) three years ago and that destroyed me. I love your love for Desi. He's so sweet! I became the scapegoat for everyone in my family because I wouldn't tow the line of what they thought I should be, so, I went back to school to get my masters (graduated 12/2022) and am still learning while working and testing for more licenses. Who needs fake people or anything negative. I was ghosted by a man that said he loved me, but, it was all a lie I guess. That broke my heart too, but, miraculously I still love and will always love. Life is too beautiful not to love. Learning is the other thing besides the gym and church that keeps me going. It's opening doors to a new life and maybe a new love that treasures me but if not c'est la vie. YOU are beautiful inside and out and I love your genuineness. I think your life, as you portray it, is beautiful and fulfilling. God bless you and take care. Thank you for your time and all you do!
Susan, you are such a sweet, lovely lady. 💕 That was so rude of that man to say that to you! I would be willing to bet that he has thought about you but wouldn't admit it. Since he's still single should tell you that nobody else wants to be around him drinking either. I've been around people like that, and I would rather be alone than be around the rude person. Sorry for the rant, but it's just my personal opinion. They say that true love finds you when you're not looking. 😊 Desi looks so sweet getting his spa day and getting spoiled. He's so lucky to have you to love him and take such great care of him. 💞 Have a happy brand new week. 🤗 Sending blessings to you and Desi. 💗🙏
I remember seeing pictures in schoolbooks of what i wd look like at 45. I look like that now, at 70. You look marvelous. You have a sweetness and grace i so wish i had. Just fyi.
Your looking fabulous tonight Susan…..I’m in the u.k so it’s 1.59 am into Sunday morning. Always wait up for your wonderful videos and Desi and you singing….. It was definitely his loss Susan to have put his drinking first without trying to stop and cultivate a beautiful relationship. Your photography is superb…just like picture post cards. Thank you and God bless 🌸
Your videos are so creative and beautiful. I look forward to them each week. Desi looks so handsome after his spa day. He always makes me smile. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful. I love my sense of vanity, it has helped me get sober and eat better! Yes, this time of life can be the most exciting, too! I had the husbands and the children and all the good and difficult times that go with all that, I've checked all the boxes. But now, like you, I feel free to find new horizons in the deeper understandings of life and in my art, poetry, and the beauty of having my own space, my own life! You are such an inspiration! Thank you!
Susan I am very proud of the way you handled your situation with your ex. You are a very classy lady. And smart enough to know he didn't reject you. You more than likely caught him off guard with your kindness. Men like to feel like nothing bothers them or maybe it was just pride on his part. But you always are true to yourself. Bravo!
You are beautiful Susan, inside and outside! Thank you for sharing with us. I don’t ever want to come across as religious, but only the Lord can give us peace in this world. Bless you and Desi❤️
When I was young I thought when I got older, I would be married with children and be a stay at home Mom. Well here I am 74 I did have my children and I did get married however, I had to work, got divorced and started thinking more about my,appearance because of working. I too never pictured being lonely, you can be married but there are different types of lonely.
When he said he never thinks of you. What he's doing is he wanted to hurt you like you had hurt him. Some can't take being let go. This was very clear to me when you were explaining. You are a very beautiful woman when you were younger and to this day. I think it's because you have such a beautiful soul and spirit. Also a good story teller too. I love to listen to your life experiences. I'm a tad young than yourself and can relate to just about everything your talking about. God Bless You! 🙏
You look very lovely in the video.I always appreciate how you capture the beauty of nature and things.And I always appreciate to see your sweet Desi , Counting our blessings one by one.
Thank you for another great visit. I agree with your thoughts. I think that guy was sad over the breakup and a coward not to take any responsibility so his words were a defense mechanism to his own pain. He may have had some nice qualities, but his true identity came out when he drank. I think you did the right thing breaking up with him. The tears showed his true feelings. Sorry for him. Thanks for sharing.
Loneliness is the human condition. The way you fight loneliness is to love yourself even more and develop creative gifts that bring in the bliss and no, we can’t always control our reality and the unseen forces. A ladybug dropped on my counter tonight. It came out of the air. I took it to the back patio door and I said OK sweetie you gotta go one must remember it’s not just our reality. It’s an interaction with a reality or forces that we are unaware of.
Adore you! Your honesty and vulnerability is a testament to just how strong you are! I am not far behind you in age, and really enjoy your insights on this stage in life, and so agree that there is a lot we can control as we age.
Wow. That was a tough one. I think what he said was untrue. I think he realizes what he has missed. He teared up because he chose alcohol. No one won on that one. He did you a big favor by sharing his inability to conquer alcohol. I am 77 rolling on toward 78. Some days I feel ancient; and some days I work really hard to put a spring in my step, dress nicely and try to feel young again. I do feel I have more wisdom and greater appreciation for life. You are such a great inspiration for us, Susan. Thank you for your honesty, and sweetness and your beauty. Love that Desi too.!!!!
Greetings Susan! You know, I don't feel as in control of my aging process as you do. Sometimes I listen to mature TH-cam creators talk about aging and engaging with people and exercising and I don't know how they do it! I end up feeling like something must be defective with me. Anyway, I would love to watch you apply your makeup sometimes, it's so relaxing. Thank you for sharing your life with us! Love and blessings ♥️🙏
New subscriber here. You dodged a bullet with that guy. As an addiction's counselor, I know what I am talking about. Thank God he was honest with you years ago, and let you know that alcohol was more important to him than you. You did the right thing. I believe he does think of you, and often. If not, there wouldn't be any tears. I am 77 and still grieve for a lost love over 50 years ago. I had moved on in many ways, but no one has ever been able to hold that place in my heart as he still does. Sad, but true. I was much like you at 60. Old age has been very difficult due to health changes I had no control over. But it is what it is. I have learned many things through my trials, so they were not wasted. I have changed dramatically from that girl of 21, but there's still a little part of her inside that wishes things would have been different. Thank you for being so real.
Had to comment again this is definitely your most beautiful video to date❤❤❤❤ It really made me think. I’ve been married 37 years and I’m right here with my husband all the time but I definitely miss physical touch cause we are much older now. It’s like I’ve been two different people and he’s been two different people the young us and the older us. Like I dream so much about when we were young and everything was brand new. Were always young in my dreams and my nightmares.
Susan, I think you were given a gift! I ran into my ex boyfriend after 15 years at a church we attended and he was visiting. I was married with two small children and he was married for the second time with four children. He was cold, cutting and nasty to me. Weeks later, his wife, who didn’t know who I was, sat in the women’s Bible study, bitterly complaining with tears rolling down her cheeks, saying sorrowfully that he never notices her, never compliments her, and never says thank you for all she does for the home, the children, and to make life comfortable for him. I felt so sorry for her. I also thanked God for the gift of not having to go through the rest of my life wondering if I had made the right decision by walking away from him.
Poor woman but you dodged a bullet! Blessings to you.
Your comment reminded me of Garth Brooks song Unanswered Prayers. This man sounds like a narcissist and you definitely followed your gut instincts and saved yourself a life of misery. Prayers for his wife who needs to realize it will only get worse.
@@sheririchardson7480and the children too
Wow!!! I would look at it as if that was your finest hour. Sounds like you did way better.
Garth Brooks' song Unanswered Prayers!
I love your response "Fair Enough"... quick recovery and classy strength! I'm proud of you!
Look at you Susan. The Universe threw you a pop quiz of an experience and you passed with flying colors. You made a painful choice and went forward to create a beautiful life with an open and loving heart. He showed you, with a drink in his hand and cruelty from his lips and tears in his eyes, that he was the same man you once left. Bravo Susan.
Well said🎉
I think there is a big difference in be “alone” and “loneliness.” I’m alone but very rarely lonely. (The saddest situation is being with someone-married-and being lonely.)
Yes, you meant something to that man. I don't doubt that he secretly hates his addiction, and mourns what it has cost him.
I was just going to offer this perspective. The way I heard the story being told, I think she feels so too. 😊
You said my exact thoughts! Funny we are both Jeanettes!
I believe addiction will always take president until its purpose no longer serves that person.
His tone was likely romantic sarcasm. The welling tears gave it away.
@@toniwilliamsz definitely!
Susan thank you for including a bit of “SPA DAY” with Desi in your video. He’s so darn cute, I just want to hug him.
Someone once told me, rejection is protection..
Amen to that!!
Someone once pointed out to me that same thing! Rejection is hurtful initially. Once you have some time to reflect on what happened you learn to trust that it was for the best.
This is a great reminder!
Yes, sometimes rejection is God's protection and redirection in your walk of life.
How true. Protecting oneself from hurt pain maybe even a little regret. 😔
Dear Susan, Like you I had such passion for a man. He would put me on a pedestal and with the snap of a finger he was so emotionally abussive. You got an unexpected present some of us never get. You got closure!!! Some of us never do. Please embrace the chance you were given and give yourself grace. Love to you and embrace closure for just like a season it lets us move on… ❤️✨
OMG Desi looks so handsome with his new haircut! Sometimes I think rejection is dodging a bullet. We might not think that at the time.
Thanks Susan for sharing your personal story.
Sweet singing Desi. The snow is so pretty. We still have a lot of snow here in Maryland and due for more tomorrow.
Take care. ❤🙏🇺🇸🐾❄️☃️
Oh Susan, you are better off having walked away 11 years ago. When a person shows you who they are, believe them. You knew it then as you do today. Smart lady. That’s why we love you!❤
Very well said!
I'll be 65 next week and I wish I could tell my younger, deeply depressed self, that when I hit my late 50s every single year would get better. I wish we could age backwards because I am just now figuring out SO MUCH!!! BTW I love meeting here every Saturday evening.
Thank you for sharing. I am in entering into my late fifties and wonder if the sadness, disappointment and heaviness will ever lift. This gives me hope.
@@simplemidwestgirl6166 I’ll be 59 in March and I’m so full of sadness I feel like I’ve experienced everything good and bad. I’ve lost my mom and dad. I’ve had children and now grandchildren and I love them all but I really feel like I’m just waiting always waiting! Waiting to live waiting to die! Everyone tells me how great I look but I always find every little thing that’s wrong also.
@@brendabrooks9699 I understand. Losing those we love, we lose a part of ourselves. For me, I am not where I thought I would be in life. But, everyday I put on a smile ( though sometimes forced). Prayers that joy finds you, Brenda.
@simplemidwestgirl6166 I am so glad. My depression started around age 14 I just kept getting worse in spite of taking cocktails of medications. Multiple times I drove around at night contemplating ending it all. There was never a thought that my life would or could get better. In my light 50s I started eating lower and lower carb because I heard it helped inflammation and depression. The last couple of years I've been eating very very low carb and for the first time since age 14 I'm not suffering from depression. It is nothing short of a miracle. I wish you all the best.
Hurt people......hurt people........that's what they do! Don't waste one tear over him!
Such a bitter sweet tale. You are spot on. “He” teared up because he has an addiction that he cannot control. He feels the loss but cannot do anything to reclaim it. He is merciful.
I never felt old. I still can’t believe I am 75. I can see so clearly through people. It gives me great advantages to appreciate my past experiences and helps me through my journey in a world I navigate alone without my special love.
Yes…the hardest things are the absence of his touch.. his voice..his laughter
I live outside Houston so we don’t get lovely season changes but I so love the fall through the winter.
I love your narrative and the beautiful photography you share each week.
We are part of a sisterhood…thank you
I thought I would be happy ever after. I never saw divorce. Never saw working to 68 years old, as a teacher with a Masters Degree Plus. Never saw Arthritus eating my bones, or how my body has changed. But I have peace knowing I am secure, have my sewing and kniting/crochet, my cats, my son, grandson and still friends that are alive. I love to read, watch movies, and look through TH-cam, and Pinterest. There have been lumps, bumps, and life is still going! Never remarried, and I am Good! Seeking Peace is freeing! No drama is good!
His tearing up betrayed his words. His words were intended to return the hurt he felt 11 years ago.
Susan, although he won’t ever admit it, he knows you were the one that got away. You have a wonderful little life companion in your sweet Desi. May God bless you abundantly on your birthday and each day thereafter. Happy birthday beautiful lady, and beautiful soul. 💕
You made me cry...in a very good way!
@@LittlePoet ❤️
He was getting you back for ending things and I feel certain he absolutely has thought about you. Hope you and Desi have a good week and keep warm. Xoxo
Thank you so much for this...xxoo
Oh Susan! Cruelty is the one trait I will never tolerate in anyone…especially a man. I was married to an alcoholic and I wish I’d never met him. I love being alone, safe, and looking forward to the future…alone.
Susan, I can relate so much to everything you're saying. When I went through my divorce, my therapist told me I needed to be touched safely. She told me to get manicures, pedicures, and massages. So I do. It's the only time I'm touched, and I keep it in my schedule. It's so important.
God bless. ❤
oh yes...human touch...it is so important..we need it to live... Much love to you!
Honestly, I am 72 now and have finally realized that men treat us the way they REALLY feel about us. We can be blind if we want to be, but the truth is right in front of us if we only want to see it!❤
Susan, I've never told you that the few times I see you with your hair pulled up, you look so beautiful, chic and glamorous. You actually look even younger💜 You are blessed that you can look wonderful with all your hairstyle choices. Blessings my friend. Mona
Quite lovely thoughts. You make it through the loneliness. Thanks for the encouragement.
Desi loved that spa day! Susan, I learned long ago that there are worse things than being alone, and it could be being in a bad relationship. That guy was being abusive to you and thank goodness you had the presence of mind to get out and break up with him. You do not need a man who points out shortcomings in any way. You saved yourself a lot of heartache in the end.
YES!!! I am with you!!! There was no pain like that of feeling lonely when married!
My husband was a rude alcoholic like that also. He would say mean hateful things not only to me but others too. I lost friends and family members. He died a few years ago. I don't care if I spend the rest of my life alone. I'd rather be alone than live like that. It's much more peaceful to be by myself.
I'm 64 and have been widowed about a year and a half. I spend a lot of time with grandchildren but evenings mostly alone. I'm not ready for a relationship yet. I have no problem finding things to do to entertain myself and I never turn the TV on. I do enjoy winding down on Saturday nights with your beautiful, thoughtful videos. Tonight's was especially good. I don't enjoy going out much in the cold or dark of these short days, but I am getting myself ready to "challenge Spring and Summer"! I love your perspective ❤
It's not too late to find your passion and pursue it!
Sometimes it`s just too painful reminiscing about a loved one, you cared for so deeply, and then realizing you are the reason they are not in your life....I guarantee his retort was for you to feel the hurt he felt when you walked away. I feel you saved yourself 11 years of dread and heartache when you made that decision......Love and Blessings to You and Desi❤🐕
Desi looks so handsome with his new haircut. Enjoyed tonight’s video. Always look forward to seeing you and Desi on Saturday night ! 🩷🐾
❤so happy for you and we both have our 70th to embrace. you have made it easier with the passing years . thank you for all you do.😊
I'm 64 and been divorced for 30 years, I get lonely but yet happy that I'm single. I see years of only getting better.....like a rare bottle of wine, but I don't drink. Thank you for your talks,, they really help all of us by putting things in perspective. I'm so glad I found your channel. Again, thank you.
Very nice, How are you doing this evening Donna
Nice to see you Susan. Thanks for sharing your heart and stories. I think you are the complete woman .you are pretty, talented, a good Gramma, and so much more. May the new year bring you joy, comfort and wonderful adventures. We "vintage" girls have value... 🤗
His tears were how he really felt, not his words. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week Susan and Desi.
Very well stated and the truth.
You are so sweet! I appreciate you being here!
When i was younger, I foolishly thought I could control the aging process. I thought I would always be in shape, have a flat stomach and be as capable as When I was 16. 😂😂😂
While there are some things you can control, there is much more you can't. I have come to accept it.
I think it would be great to have my 21 year old body back, but I am loving this time in my life. It's not all about size, shape, being able to run a mile and dance all night.
I find 63 to be a very interesting age. I'm just happy to be here.
I got news of an acquaintance passing yesterday. She was 56.
I don't want to take one minute for granted. Life is wonderful!
17:58 That man is locked in his own private hell & he knows it. You weren’t rejected, he knows you are better off without HIM.
Truth!
You look so pretty...every week. Thank God that you left "that man". Perhaps he saw your joy and realized how empty his own life was, hence his drinking. You are lovely. I hope, each time I listen, that you know the Lord. Bless you for how you encourage us.
I love, love, love makeup!! I wanted to wear it since a young girl and my mom said no. Finally at 16 she allowed. I don’t care who does or doesn’t wear it, this (66 year old) girl is going to wear it. I feel better, motivated, happy. And I wear it for me, no one else!!! Makes me feel better!
Me too!
Me too!!! It's sometimes the best part of my day.
I agree too
Susan, that was a very vulnerable moment and you handled it with such grace. It was a gift in disguise... BTW, I love the endings with you and Desi singing! ❤
I wear makeup almost everyday. I tried once or twice going to the store without it but I hated it. I had cancer several years ago, and with the treatment prescribed I lost my hair...and it never came fully back. I have to wear wigs, and not a day goes by that I dont hate it. But thats just me, because so many people dont even realize it, because I buy good ones. So without hair...makeup makes me feel better. My husband had no problem with me losing my hair. He was so supportive...loved him for that. He passed away years ago...miss him terribly. One time a man showed some interest in me. I was terrified because of my wig...well, he touched my hair and immediately knew. He grossed out and made me feel so terrible. His rejection killed me to the point I will never try again...I just cant. Rejection is so hard. I get lonely at times, but I'm in control of my happiness and my days are full mostly. So I make these days in my life...I'm 72 the best I can... with laughter, music, joy, Jesus, and good friends. Love your videos, and look forward to Saturday nights. ❤
I am 71 and also love to put on makeup. It makes me feel put together and polished. When I was younger, I did not have good skin at all. Now due to technology, my skin is much better and I’m not as makeup dependent. But I still love to wear makeup.
Dear Susan I m enjoying so much your video; such a beautiful landscape and wisdom you share
Love from Chile 🇨🇱
I'm sitting outside in southern WV with my new puppy and watching some of your old videos - again! And here's your new one! Thank you, Susan! 😘
Isn’t she a blessing, a breath of fresh air. Encouraging.
West Virginia is such a beautiful state and you are blessed to call it home!
As a young mother; first child at seventeen, I visualised what it would like when I was old. I wouldn't be working, would be a stay at home grandmother. My grandchildren on their way home from school every day would stop in to see me. We would sit at the kitchen table, them eating biscuits or cake and milk or cordial. The years passed. I had two sons, one daughter, who live in different states in Australia, none in the state I was. After lots of soul searching, I decided to move too, but for me it was countries. I now live in Wales, see the family rarely as you can imagine. I now have three great grandchildren who have not once been in my kitchen, all born after I moved.
What is it , Life happens when we're busy making plans. ❤
I truly believe that that man you spoke of had tears of regret in his eyes because you were the one that got away that he really cared for and Loved. The tears in his eyes was him kicking himself in the rearend because he couldn't let go of the one thing that was destroyed his life so yhs he could gras and hold on to the one person that really Loved him and that he really Loved too. The statement he made about not thinking of you was a lie to save his dignity because of his fear of reliving the pain of losing you. I am so sure of what I am speaking that I would bank on it. I am so proud of how you handled it and you are Blessed to see the Lesson and the Blessing in that encounter. Thank you for sharing with us, your TH-cam family and friends. You are Beautiful Precious and we Love you.❤
you make me cry....thank you so much for being a friend...
You made the right decision Susan. I believe that he still resents that you rejected him.
what a hateful thing for him to say, yet his tears told a different story.
You will be stronger for all you have been thru.
I am in your age range & I am lonely. I had a horribly abusive relationship. When it was good, it was very good. When it was bad, it was unbearable. I ask myself how can it be so vastly different ? So many betrayals. My mother once said. It isn’t IF it will happen again but WHEN it will happen.
Your message today touched me and I am so grateful. Thank you.
I never imagined my life past 50. My mother died at 54. I am now 68 and realize that every year past 50 is a gift and I am perfectly content because I accept.
I turned 62 on the 8th and your video hit home and left me in tears and speechless.❤
I'm learning more every year how much I've over valued the majority of people in my life and as of Christmas I've released them all. Everyone who isn't a very positive is out.
Especially men lol
You and Desi are the bright spot in my week. I am a widow but I stay busy. Being positive is a way to go. ❤
I think when he said that he didn't think about you, he said it in jest. That's why he welled up with tears. He really was heartbroken. 💔
It's just sad that the alcohol ruined what could have been a beautiful relationship. Very sad.😢
He was hurt when you left and his pride wanted you to feel hurt also. I’m glad you could see through that. I know it was like a slap in the moment but your sweet self felt empathy for him in the end. I think it should be a confirmation that you made the correct decision all those years ago.
I am so sorry that that man said to you he never thinks of you. You are the most wonderful warm-hearted open-hearted genuine sweet person and damn him for saying that to you. You are so much better than that and you deserve so much more than that. Thank you for sharing this with us love you! I am alone because I have no family no children or grandchildren so it makes me feel even worse off than other women in our age range.
I am still learning to deal with abandonment issues. Not really family (just 2) but more about peers/friends. Even something minor in childhood can color the way you deal with the way others treat you in adulthood. But nowadays I am focusing rather on the friends who are steadfast and dependable.
I have to remind myself that the essence of life is how we treat others. And how we spread kindness, joy and warmth to a hurting world. I am not in control of who stays in my life, but I am in control of how I treat those I encounter each day. And how I choose to respond to negative behavior/energy. And how often I let go and...let God.✝️💕
I have learned that some friends come in seasons ,,,,,some are not meant for a lifetime❤
Congratulations, on making the Best Life decision 11 years ago.
Learning from negative relationships, that we all take years to admit , recover and then to heal takes years to absorb into our skin. I am so proud of you! 👏❤️💃👏❤️💃
I am 73, have had 3 love relationships, I was devastated, but through myself into my career and marched on to another birthday. I am the happiest I have ever been, I surround myself with positive people and get Fun out of everyday.
Regardless if I stay single, I am happy and still turn up the music in my kitchen, 💃💃💃dancing while loading the dishwasher‼️
Dear Susan; As usual, you have one of the best vlogs for life's lessons! The tears your ex-boyfriend showed came directly from the hurt he felt (and still does) when you broke up with him. His pride had been wounded . The hurtful words he said to you stemmed from his anger over the breakup- and were a defense mechanism to protect himself from current and future hurt. He hasn't healed from your breakup and wanted you to know that.
What a poignant way to look at aging Susan I appreciate you more as time moves forwards. I too contemplate peace and what it means as we age. I am open to what that means and will I recognize peace when I'm there. So good to hear from you and thank you for the hometown photos. Most grateful. 🤍 🐾 ⛄️ ❄️
Good for you!! You dodged a bullet. It’s sad but you are better off alone. Thank you for sharing your truth! Love your authenticity!
This might be my most favorite video yet. I think you’re writing is uncovering a lot of depth in you. Many of these feelings that you are speaking of I have had. A challenge almost to figure out who I am now at 71. And of course I loved hearing Desi sing.He just gets better every week.😂
I hope you find it and wish you could tell me how. It is a challenge isn't it a huge hurdle I didn't expect at this stage of my life either. What the ! How come no-one warns you this is what happens in your older years when change is sometimes, unexpected or unwelcome. Oh and I look forward to Desi singing so much as well. Is there any song he doesn't accompany Susan with. Such a joy.
My favorite season is the change of seasons ❤. I’m grateful to experience them all. Each one is so welcome.
Susan, I will be 70 in March, divorced and an empty nester. For the most part, i have been embracing my solitude but the winter months often leaves me feeling melancholy and alone; but my go to are worship music.
What a cliffhanger ending this week. I don't even think i was breathing listening to where the story was going.
It definitely was not a rejection. I believe he is still hurting from you initiating the break-up and that was his pay back.
He still has feelings for you Susan.😢
Desi's singing always puts a smile on my face. Thank you...
You look great Susan!!! I’ve struggled with my weight for my whole life. It’s always on my mind if I’m doing good or bad!! It’s always right there on my mind! I’ve been skinny and I’ve been fat but even skinny I have to think about weight to keep from gaining weight. I just told my grandson the other day that I’m tired of dieting I’m about to just be a fat grandma and try being happy. But the thing is I’m not happy heavy and I’m not happy dieting but you look great Susan. I just wanted to tell you something. My mom said when she was dying she told me that in her heart she still felt 16 years old, but in her body, she was suffering, she died of lung cancer 15 years ago at the age of 69. I miss her so much. I had to add more after watching more. That man thinks of you often trust me he was just protecting you he knows he’s an alcoholic and you are too good to be mistreated.
When a woman walks away from a relationship . That will bruise a man's ego ! Thank God you had the strength to say no . I had to walk away from a sister that drank every night & would call & rant & rave. I asked her to never to call me again until she stopped drinking. Some people are just mean drunk's !
This is sad very very true...thank you for telling me this...happy new week to you!!
I think the alcohol reveals the true personality.
This was so beautiful. Love your writing.
OMG you really hit home tonight!! I often think of a guy I fell head over heels about and wonder what if. But you can’t live in the past and I’m happy with the way my life turned out. I think you may be right about your ex and what he said but if that guy could say those things to you then he’s not the guy for you. You are kind and generous and you deserve a guy who cherishes that about you. I think you did the right thing absolutely. Take care.
That man knew that he had let “a good one” slip through his fingers - his comment was an attempt to hide his true feelings. You did the right thing to let him go when he chose alcohol over you even though he found out too late what a mistake he had made. You deserve better, my dear even though there was (is) a strong current between the two of you. I do understand.
I totally agree with what you said.
When I was in my 40's, I would joke that when I turned 60 I was going to dress like Mrs. Roper from Threes Company. No fussing with my hair, just throw on a wig. No worries about my shape, just put on a moo-moo. Some dangly ear rings to dress it up.
I'm 66 and I haven't given in to it (yet).
I have to say you handled that jerk better than I would have. Initially I was angry at how someone could be so spiteful and small. After some thought after you described tears in his eyes, I suppose I would have felt sorry for him and grateful that the relationship ended. You definitely deserve better.
Amen and amen dear sister, seeking the peace that passes all understanding, what a gift at my age of 68. Thank you bless you for sharing each week with us, you are a gift to each one of us.🙏☮️🥰✝️
I love your wisdom. Craving change… very true! Today, I saw a lady in her late 70s… she had shoulder length hair; modern glasses, cool corduroy pants… a scarf and denim jacket… she was so attractive and seemed full of life! She was just out there living her life! Thanks for being brave enough to address so many life topics.
-Belinda
Susan….never settle for less than you deserve….and I’m 80….i learnt that many years ago
Oh, Sue, I think your old flame lied about not thinking of you to protect his pride. Let it go. Hugs!
Agree
@@StephanieJoRountree Ya think?
Susan, that man doesn’t deserve a wonderful woman like you. Good that you walked away when you did and then handled his rude comment with style and grace. You and Dezi always make me laugh at the end of your videos. Thanks for your channel and being you🌞
Yes, he was still hurt that you walked away, You are so sweet, you, and Desi!, ♥️♥️
Yes! Not worth your time!
Happy early birthday, my friend.🎉 Here's to a fabulous, exciting year for you, full of love, laughter, smiles and happiness. Have a lovely evening. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤
Thank you, Susan. Your video left a mark with me too and I totally feel what you are saying. I have been in a season of isolation and loneliness my whole life but these last ten years have had heart wrenching lessons both good and bad and everything in-between. All I can say is that life is stranger than fiction and at 57+ I am finally focusing on what I can control. I thought the pain would kill me but it didn't. It was a lesson. Thank you for talking about sugar as I had lost 13lbs but gained it back with comfort eating from stress, but I still look cute. I'll get it off again as I love walking and weight training. I am completely alone and only go to work (I am a high school drug counselor), the gym, church, grocery shopping and home. I used to have a fancy married life but it was all a facade and I was part of a portfolio. I checked a box. I lost everything and ended up leaving everything behind and moved to a place where no one knows me, but I get sad at times from the loneliness. I lost my best friend (my Ava - a Wheaton/Chow) three years ago and that destroyed me. I love your love for Desi. He's so sweet! I became the scapegoat for everyone in my family because I wouldn't tow the line of what they thought I should be, so, I went back to school to get my masters (graduated 12/2022) and am still learning while working and testing for more licenses. Who needs fake people or anything negative. I was ghosted by a man that said he loved me, but, it was all a lie I guess. That broke my heart too, but, miraculously I still love and will always love. Life is too beautiful not to love. Learning is the other thing besides the gym and church that keeps me going. It's opening doors to a new life and maybe a new love that treasures me but if not c'est la vie. YOU are beautiful inside and out and I love your genuineness. I think your life, as you portray it, is beautiful and fulfilling. God bless you and take care. Thank you for your time and all you do!
Susan, you are such a sweet, lovely lady. 💕 That was so rude of that man to say that to you! I would be willing to bet that he has thought about you but wouldn't admit it. Since he's still single should tell you that nobody else wants to be around him drinking either. I've been around people like that, and I would rather be alone than be around the rude person. Sorry for the rant, but it's just my personal opinion. They say that true love finds you when you're not looking. 😊 Desi looks so sweet getting his spa day and getting spoiled. He's so lucky to have you to love him and take such great care of him. 💞 Have a happy brand new week. 🤗 Sending blessings to you and Desi. 💗🙏
I remember seeing pictures in schoolbooks of what i wd look like at 45. I look like that now, at 70.
You look marvelous. You have a sweetness and grace i so wish i had. Just fyi.
Your looking fabulous tonight Susan…..I’m in the u.k so it’s 1.59 am into Sunday morning.
Always wait up for your wonderful videos and Desi and you singing…..
It was definitely his loss Susan to have put his drinking first without trying to stop and cultivate a beautiful relationship.
Your photography is superb…just like picture post cards.
Thank you and God bless 🌸
I could just sit and listen to you all day, you have such profound wisdom about life
❤I come for the singing😂 Bless you both
You always have Desi to come home to and he loves you unconditionally. Thank you, Susan.
I think seeing him after all these years, and him saying that to you, was a reaffirmation of how right you were to leave that relationship.
he had been drinking...I felt so sad..life is a funny business isn't it. Thank you so much for being here...
Your videos are so creative and beautiful. I look forward to them each week. Desi looks so handsome after his spa day. He always makes me smile. Thanks for sharing.
You are so sweet! Desi says thank you!
Wonderful. I love my sense of vanity, it has helped me get sober and eat better! Yes, this time of life can be the most exciting, too! I had the husbands and the children and all the good and difficult times that go with all that, I've checked all the boxes. But now, like you, I feel free to find new horizons in the deeper understandings of life and in my art, poetry, and the beauty of having my own space, my own life! You are such an inspiration! Thank you!
Susan I am very proud of the way you handled your situation with your ex. You are a very classy lady. And smart enough to know he didn't reject you. You more than likely caught him off guard with your kindness. Men like to feel like nothing bothers them or maybe it was just pride on his part. But you always are true to yourself. Bravo!
I got great comfort from your words and your attention to peacefulness of nature.
You are beautiful Susan, inside and outside! Thank you for sharing with us. I don’t ever want to come across as religious, but only the Lord can give us peace in this world. Bless you and Desi❤️
Nothing wrong with coming across as religious. So you love God. That's a good thing. 😊
When I was young I thought when I got older, I would be married with children and be a stay at home Mom. Well here I am 74 I did have my children and I did get married however, I had to work, got divorced and started thinking more about my,appearance because of working. I too never pictured being lonely, you can be married but there are different types of lonely.
When he said he never thinks of you. What he's doing is he wanted to hurt you like you had hurt him. Some can't take being let go.
This was very clear to me when you were explaining. You are a very beautiful woman when you were younger and to this day. I think it's because you have such a beautiful soul and spirit. Also a good story teller too. I love to listen to your life experiences. I'm a tad young than yourself and can relate to just about everything your talking about. God Bless You! 🙏
You look very lovely in the video.I always appreciate how you capture the beauty of nature and things.And I always appreciate to see your sweet Desi , Counting our blessings one by one.
Oh that means a lot to me, thank you for watching!
Love your jacket
Thank you for another great visit. I agree with your thoughts. I think that guy was sad over the breakup and a coward not to take any responsibility so his words were a defense mechanism to his own pain. He may have had some nice qualities, but his true identity came out when he drank. I think you did the right thing breaking up with him. The tears showed his true feelings. Sorry for him. Thanks for sharing.
You were on point tonight! Loved your video Susan as always.
How are you doing this evening Anna.
Loneliness is the human condition. The way you fight loneliness is to love yourself even more and develop creative gifts that bring in the bliss and no, we can’t always control our reality and the unseen forces. A ladybug dropped on my counter tonight. It came out of the air. I took it to the back patio door and I said OK sweetie you gotta go one must remember it’s not just our reality. It’s an interaction with a reality or forces that we are unaware of.
Adore you! Your honesty and vulnerability is a testament to just how strong you are! I am not far behind you in age, and really enjoy your insights on this stage in life, and so agree that there is a lot we can control as we age.
Wow. That was a tough one. I think what he said was untrue. I think he realizes what he has missed. He teared up because he chose alcohol. No one won on that one. He did you a big favor by sharing his inability to conquer alcohol. I am 77 rolling on toward 78. Some days I feel ancient; and some days I work really hard to put a spring in my step, dress nicely and try to feel young again. I do feel I have more wisdom and greater appreciation for life. You are such a great inspiration for us, Susan. Thank you for your honesty, and sweetness and your beauty. Love that Desi too.!!!!
Thank you Susan
You are an inspiration
Have a great and fun week😍
This message brought me to tears. I could relate to every word!
Maybe he cared enough for you to push you away knowing he was not good for you. ❤️
Greetings Susan! You know, I don't feel as in control of my aging process as you do. Sometimes I listen to mature TH-cam creators talk about aging and engaging with people and exercising and I don't know how they do it! I end up feeling like something must be defective with me. Anyway, I would love to watch you apply your makeup sometimes, it's so relaxing. Thank you for sharing your life with us! Love and blessings ♥️🙏
New subscriber here. You dodged a bullet with that guy. As an addiction's counselor, I know what I am talking about. Thank God he was honest with you years ago, and let you know that alcohol was more important to him than you. You did the right thing. I believe he does think of you, and often. If not, there wouldn't be any tears. I am 77 and still grieve for a lost love over 50 years ago. I had moved on in many ways, but no one has ever been able to hold that place in my heart as he still does. Sad, but true. I was much like you at 60. Old age has been very difficult due to health changes I had no control over. But it is what it is. I have learned many things through my trials, so they were not wasted. I have changed dramatically from that girl of 21, but there's still a little part of her inside that wishes things would have been different. Thank you for being so real.
You had me laughing a car accident that’s too funny. Yeah that’s how I thought of it too.😂
You’ve landed on your feet and are a beautiful ,classy,wise Lady . Full of fun ,and a gentle heart .Thanks for being you ! 🦢🦢🦢
Had to comment again this is definitely your most beautiful video to date❤❤❤❤ It really made me think. I’ve been married 37 years and I’m right here with my husband all the time but I definitely miss physical touch cause we are much older now. It’s like I’ve been two different people and he’s been two different people the young us and the older us. Like I dream so much about when we were young and everything was brand new. Were always young in my dreams and my nightmares.