Relocating alone
Watch this postHi everyone. I've just read some posts which were put up some time ago but are so relevant to my current situation I'm hoping someone out there can share an experience or offer some insight.
I've just turned 63 and live alone. My only family is my daughter and she lives in Australia.
I'm fortunate in many ways; I have a good job I enjoy, a home I love and my adorable Labrador. The downside is arthritis is making it hard to keep working full time and I'm worried that it will also stop me being able to upkeep my house, financially and maintenance.
For a long time, I've dreamt of downsizing to a coastal area. But as the prospect grows closer I realise I fear losing the only connections I have in my current area. Some friends, good neighbours and several aquaintances. The saying 'Feel the fear and do it anyway' doesn't work for me with this issue. I am scared of being a stranger in a strange place and, once I've sold and left my home there's no going back. I feel so stuck!
Has anyone been through this, and made the move? How did it work out for you?
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Best of luck
I'm saddened by your post. I can't say I've been through what you're going through. I can say the future scares the heck out of me. I am 60, diagnosed a few years ago with Primary Progressive MS (the worst and the rarest). I can no longer drive and feel a burden to my husband who also has major health issues.
Oh my, I'm no help to you at all! lol. My point is if you ever want to talk, I can at least listen.
Robbie
I have been retired for 4 years now and i moved to a village on the coast when i met my partner 18 years ago. We took over ownership of my sons wee dog soon after. I can honestly say that it helped me to get to know other residents of the village. Lots of people chat when you have a dog. Now after all these years our wee dog heartbreakingly had to be put to sleep and i walk a neighbours dog daily. I now know lots of our villagers and there are lots of social events. I suppose it depends on how much you want to mix. In my case i like to stop and chat and it lets me keep up to date with what is happening locally. If you want to get involved there are loads of opportunities so take the plunge or you will always be left wondering? Any good friends you have made will be friends wherever you go. Any way good luck wherever you end up.