Rose I noticed a post of yours a few days ago, I was going to respond but didn’t want to sound like I know it all. I assure you I don’t. You mentioned going to a community center and finding that they had lots of activities but you felt alone. After mum died in February I started going to the senior citizens center. I feel quite a bit different because most of them drive better cars and I assume live in homes or senior residents. I’m on SSDI and have been limited income most of my life. But I went anyway. I go Wednesday s to 500. And though I’m still only an acquaintance with them. I’m come to feel a since of belonging. There’s 500 on Tuesdays and Fridays too but I just go on Wednesday for now. Mondays I go to mahjong. I’m still learning but there’s no judgement. I’ve been to a few other events like a painting class and driving class ( I get 10% off my insurance now) and I run into people when I go to other events. I went to a book reading by the library and ran into a couple people from the center. One even sat with me! I don’t share a lot or really I don’t talk much but I do feel acceptance and belonging. It was very hard in the beginning to go but I’m glad I did. I encourage you to take up the resources of the community center. Find just one or two classes or events to join. You might be surprised.
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…Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …...
Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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