[nicoleflynn]

Hi, all..I am trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. I am 70 tooday (9/29) and retiring 10/3. I live alone after 31 years of abusive marriage; my life story won a scholarship at 60 and I am a Sophomore now (well, can't continue with school.). I don't have hobbies, but have made a list of things to do...volunteering......I am 90% scared and 10% excited; must find a way to reverse that...Thoughts, ideas, etc?

My poetry book was published (Sanctuary of the Soul) and my life story is in the process.....worked at the University for 27 years; will take some getting used to.

xo!!

[Angelique67]

Hi nicoleflynn. I don't have any advice,but keep writing poetry! Getting published is pretty great. I guess, keep doing everything you like to do.

[Angelique67]

Oh! I completely missed that fact, you just had your 70th birthday! I hope it was good. Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!

Many happy returns! I see you live in America and I am in England, so maybe some of my suggestions won't work, but here are some ideas

Trustee
Non executive director
Company secretary
Patient representative
Charity member
Parish councillor
Church/ pastoral work
Visiting people in prison
School governor
Mature intern
Life/ health coach
Tutor
Public speaker
Writer
House sitter
Dog walker
Personal shopper
Virtual assistant
Franchisee
Reader for the blind
Blogger
Exam marker

[pachyderm]

I found I was so damaged by childhood abuse and disastrous therapy that retirement gave me a lot of time to think out what had happened and who I really am!