I feel as though I am on the outside of life looking in. I think this is the main reason I struggle lately.

I am certainly not in the "employed" category, not having worked in 5 years.

I am not in the "unemployed" category. I gave up on looking for work when the constant rejections were stressing me out.

I am not in the "retired" category. This is despite saying that I have retired early. I had to justify my situation to myself. I do receive a minor personal pension but it doesn't pay for very much. I am still too young for any other pensions. I no longer qualify for any government benefits, because of moderate savings.

I don't fit into any government statistics. The good news is that I don't pay tax on my small amount of income.

I just wondered if anyone else shares my frustration at not belonging?