Any women here over 50?

shezbut · Mar 31, 2009 at 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EnglishMajor

I was just wondering because most everyone here sees to be in their 20s at most. I have a difficult time relating to problems about boyfriends, mean girlfriends, MySpace, and sex, because that was 100 years ago for me.

Maybe we could start a thread for older women?

I'm 38 and I experience frustration, disinterest, and alienation often in "youthful" posts or interests.

Shez

Capp · Mar 31, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EnglishMajor

You're so right, Capps, that many issues are brushed aside because of our age. "You're feeling a little homicidal today? Calm down, it's just a part of the aging process and perfectly natural." Shut up you damn feminists Our Body Ourselves. You were never relevant anyway.

What was your major in grad school, Capps?

MA-Forensic Mental Health Counseling

If I had a penny for every time I heard, either for myself or another woman, to take a pill and chill...
I would be rich except for the current economic downturn

On a more serious note, this "recession" hit my little portfolio with one big bat.
It's small comfort that others were also...

EnglishMajor · Apr 03, 2009 at 07:58 PM

Capp...that bites. How do you deal with that?
I'll be graduating with my MA soon, and the job prospects are next to zero. Joke is on me. I thought more education would lead to better prospects and security. I'm being turned down for secretarial jobs by the federal government.
Suicide can't be that painless.

Apr 03, 2009 at 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EnglishMajor

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?

Gosh English

I didn't think there were any of my breed left. Im 53 going on 30 . never been married , no children , Mother and father dead for 12 and 19 years. My support ? Is my interactions with my clients who are usually older some younger. I gave up dating 12 years ago . But I have hopes of having what Ive never had ,, But finding a man in my same shoes . I think is doubtful. I found one briefly whos bisexual... wonderul

I'm not in a great place emotionally. just too many hurtful things handed my way lately and My soul love of My life my Dog Is very ill. changes day to day.

The last four or five years have been the most trying and painful In my life. I feel Ive aged a bunch .because of it.
I can't say at this point Ill be here to be in your group.

But I
want to say yes Im over 50. humble underpaid gardener who is totally feeked about the future . And no retirement no back up no support.

Patricia

1oxbowgirl · Apr 04, 2009 at 08:43 PM

I am 55 going on 56. But I enjoy talking with anyone who needs someone to talk to. I think it is hard dealing with older age as our brains still think we are thirty until we try doing stuff we used to do at that age and that is when our body says no--way.

1Girl

roxyanne1 · Apr 04, 2009 at 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EnglishMajor

I was just wondering because most everyone here sees to be in their 20s at most. I have a difficult time relating to problems about boyfriends, mean girlfriends, MySpace, and sex, because that was 100 years ago for me.

Maybe we could start a thread for older women?

Yes i am over 50 and would luv to chat with you. I live alone and look after
doggies for people.
Also luv this site, don't know where i'd be without it.
I will give you my email address in trust that mabey you'd like to be friends.
There isnt much in my profile...must get round to it but i have bpd and all that goes with it....have had it since a teenager. Look forward to hearing from you
Roxyanne1

plyell1@bigpond.com

Apr 07, 2009 at 11:51 PM

Well depending on the day, sometimes I FEEL 80ish LOL. Does that count.

Hunny · Apr 08, 2009 at 01:50 AM

Hi, All Over 50's!

I was thinking it might be neat (or mint, if you are over 50) to have a night out.

For all over 50's (or over-50's-wanta-be's, lol) to meet in a chat room for an "Over 50's Get-Together!" for a one time deal. (Could be more than one time. We could try different times.) No leader, just for fun. We can have a theme party, serious or semi serious or just coffee!
Anyone have another idea or how is this idea?

Ice

Capp · Apr 08, 2009 at 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IceStatue

Hi, All Over 50's!

I was thinking it might be neat (or mint, if you are over 50) to have a night out.

For all over 50's (or over-50's-wanta-be's, lol) to meet in a chat room for an "Over 50's Get-Together!" for a one time deal. (Could be more than one time. We could try different times.) No leader, just for fun. We can have a theme party, serious or semi serious or just coffee!
Anyone have another idea or how is this idea?

Ice

Hey Ice!
Great Idea...lets round 'em up and have some fun.

Cap
(p.s. would we have to wear bras to the chat or is it going to be really casual?)

CJR520 · Apr 08, 2009 at 05:52 AM

I am 59 and proud of it!! I am in good health, and love to do most of the things that everyone else does. I walk, garden, can, help take care of my parents, babysit for grandkids, make love with hubby, love my horses, reading, have my church and my church family. The thing that is different about being older, is that we have been there and done that, and can serve by helping others with life's problems.

Hunny · Apr 09, 2009 at 09:11 PM

We are woman, hear me roar! haha

58, I think that # rings a bell but I can't remember...*sigh*

NO BRAS!!! LOL

IS

Capp · Apr 10, 2009 at 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IceStatue

We are woman, hear me roar! haha

58, I think that # rings a bell but I can't remember...*sigh*

NO BRAS!!! LOL

IS

Hmmm...the last time I roared I was arrested for disturbing the peace

Orlando of "Pirates" fame will cause unladylike sounds to leave my mouth.
Strange, too, because I love bald men with ramrod straight posture.

The Vaseline people asked me to please not wear my bra 'cause it keeps them profitable...it prevents boob burn.

Cap
of the former C cup
do they have a cup size for the droopies?

Beholden · Apr 11, 2009 at 06:46 PM

Hi all,

Hey Cap...

How about "Bras Optional"?

EnglishMajor · Apr 11, 2009 at 07:39 PM

Optional bras? I could only wish for an optimal bra that doesn't pinch or make me feel that I'm wearing a full metal jacket.

I guess I should be glad that corsets and girdles are a thing of the past (or are they)? I remember wearing a girdle and garters with hose in sixth grade for a dance...noooooo.....

Of course, they were nothing compared to my later fashion preferences of vinyl mini-skirts, go-go boots and fishnet stockings...

michele#3 · Apr 12, 2009 at 12:32 AM

I'm over 50. Like you have problems relating women in their 20's. Let's face it we have many other issues facing our lives. Because I'm over 50 I feel that I must make the best that I can of my life and not waste my (which I did in my 20's). I imagine other women in there 50's and beyond feel the same way. Anyway there are other women over 50 besides you.

michele#3 · Apr 12, 2009 at 12:35 AM

Great! There's lots of us 50+ er's.

Hunny · Apr 12, 2009 at 02:50 AM

I think that might be:

"Bra, Optional". How's that for the name of the Over 50's Women's Group, not sure what the men's would be! Or, how about, "The ABCDE(?) Droopers", "No More Armour", "Vinyl Skirts Revisited"?....hmmm...let's see...the...

IS

Capp · Apr 12, 2009 at 03:15 PM

no one could accuse us of losing our sense of humor
maybe our minds?

I love y'all already

Cap

Droopers?

brephi · Apr 12, 2009 at 04:06 PM

Hi, glad to me you. I am brephi and I am 50+. Feel free to PM me anytime.

CJR520 · Apr 15, 2009 at 09:40 AM

I am going to make the most out of the rest of my life. My Mom and Dad have fought forever, and are not enjoying their retirement years at all. I am going to enjoy every day that I can. I am already crazy, so I just want to enjoy life!!

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EnglishMajor Member Member Since Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee, I'm sorry to say Posts: 113 15	Apr 03, 2009 at 07:58 PM #23 Capp...that bites. How do you deal with that? I'll be graduating with my MA soon, and the job prospects are next to zero. Joke is on me. I thought more education would lead to better prospects and security. I'm being turned down for secretarial jobs by the federal government. Suicide can't be that painless.
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1oxbowgirl Grand Member Member Since Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 933 16	Apr 04, 2009 at 08:43 PM #25 I am 55 going on 56. But I enjoy talking with anyone who needs someone to talk to. I think it is hard dealing with older age as our brains still think we are thirty until we try doing stuff we used to do at that age and that is when our body says no--way. 1Girl
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Anonymous81711 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 07, 2009 at 11:51 PM #27 Well depending on the day, sometimes I FEEL 80ish LOL. Does that count.
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Hunny Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2009 Posts: 3,982 15 127 hugs given	Apr 09, 2009 at 09:11 PM #31 We are woman, hear me roar! haha 58, I think that # rings a bell but I can't remember...sigh NO BRAS!!! LOL IS __________________ “Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” Albert Einstein
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Beholden Grand Poohbah Member Since Jan 2009 Location: In my watercolor paints and garden a lot. Posts: 1,821 15 140 hugs given	Apr 11, 2009 at 06:46 PM #33 Hi all, Hey Cap... How about "Bras Optional"?
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michele#3 Grand Member Member Since Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 869 15 69 hugs given	Apr 12, 2009 at 12:32 AM #35 I'm over 50. Like you have problems relating women in their 20's. Let's face it we have many other issues facing our lives. Because I'm over 50 I feel that I must make the best that I can of my life and not waste my (which I did in my 20's). I imagine other women in there 50's and beyond feel the same way. Anyway there are other women over 50 besides you.
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michele#3 Grand Member Member Since Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 869 15 69 hugs given	Apr 12, 2009 at 12:35 AM #36 Great! There's lots of us 50+ er's.
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Hunny Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2009 Posts: 3,982 15 127 hugs given	Apr 12, 2009 at 02:50 AM #37 I think that might be: "Bra, Optional". How's that for the name of the Over 50's Women's Group, not sure what the men's would be! Or, how about, "The ABCDE(?) Droopers", "No More Armour", "Vinyl Skirts Revisited"?....hmmm...let's see...the... IS __________________ “Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” Albert Einstein
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Capp Poohbah Member Since Oct 2008 Location: Third Star On The Left Posts: 1,096 15	Apr 12, 2009 at 03:15 PM #38 no one could accuse us of losing our sense of humor maybe our minds? I love y'all already Cap Droopers? __________________ The most dangerous enemy is the one in your head telling you what you do and don't deserve. ~~unknown~~ http://capp.psychcentral.net
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brephi Member Member Since Oct 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 161 15	Apr 12, 2009 at 04:06 PM #39 Hi, glad to me you. I am brephi and I am 50+. Feel free to PM me anytime. __________________ brephi
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CJR520 Veteran Member Member Since Mar 2005 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 312 19	Apr 15, 2009 at 09:40 AM #40 I am going to make the most out of the rest of my life. My Mom and Dad have fought forever, and are not enjoying their retirement years at all. I am going to enjoy every day that I can. I am already crazy, so I just want to enjoy life!!
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