Sorry for my long absence. I am in graduate school (yes at my age), and have had emotional problems stemming from my mother's death in January.

I am so so happy to find other women over 50 here. A common theme seems to be the lack of a support network. I have no family left and am not married. My support network consists of my college professors and my pets. Otherwise, I am my own support network, which is why I feel strongly that those of us who hang out in the forums should band together for support and discussing experiences which are unique to our age group.

Anybody with me?