Tag Archives: single women
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One Hell of a Year
15November 7, 2020 by Jean
One piece of retirement advice I don’t remember getting was to expect the unexpected. I think I imagined a more …
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Caring for Others, Caring for Self
9October 23, 2019 by Jean
Lately, I’ve been struggling to find the right balance between caring for a good friend with a serious degenerative illness …
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Social Isolation, Social Engagement, and Networks of Support
7September 30, 2018 by Jean
At last week’s meeting of my Solo Seniors support group, the discussion turned to the topic of social isolation. As …
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Solo Seniors: The Courage to Change the Things I Can
21July 21, 2018 by Jean
I try to live by the philosophy of the serenity prayer. I’m probably best at the second part, “the courage …
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Homeowner Stresses and Social Support
14August 20, 2017 by Jean
Owning a home can be a source of great pleasure, but maintaining a house can be very stressful. The stress …
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The Unexpected Flowering of New Friendships
16May 31, 2016 by Jean
When I contemplated retirement, I expected it to be a time for the flowering of friendship. I was looking forward …
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Living Alone
10May 11, 2015 by Jean
My experience of retirement is strongly shaped by the fact that I live alone. This is not an unusual experience, …
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A Community of Caring
12July 22, 2014 by Jean
Last week, my friend Atsuko Hirai died at home, having lived six months longer than the most optimistic prognosis she …
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Retirement Preview: The Temptation to Be a Hermit
9June 4, 2013 by Jean
It has been two weeks since I arrived in Maine for the summer. This is the last year that I …
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Negotiating Retirement
8April 3, 2013 by Jean
I have always been a “good girl”: the type of child who wanted to please the teachers; the type of …
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Stepping Into The Future 