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MaryJanine · 61-69, F
No, I don't. I am 64 and admit to it. But my sister-in-law is 13 years my junior and she just turned 50 and feels her life is "over". Why? There are sometimes "perks" all over when you age. I don't look my age (so I am told) and as long as I don't, I'm going to enjoy it for as long as God lets me.
In the last three months, I have had three grammar school/high school classmates die - my age, or maybe a year or two difference. Two of cancer, and one of a brain aneurysm. It makes me more determined to take care of myself.
In the last three months, I have had three grammar school/high school classmates die - my age, or maybe a year or two difference. Two of cancer, and one of a brain aneurysm. It makes me more determined to take care of myself.
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@MaryJanine I was so happy to read this! More power to you! I will be turning 50 in about a year and a half, and actually, I am kind of looking forward to what a new decade may bring.
MaryJanine · 61-69, F
Thanks. I was worried a bit when I approached the age my mother was when she died (at age 55) but when I passed that, I figured God wanted me around for a while longer and to make the most of it. After all, I reasoned, both my dad and his mother survived to their late 70's.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@LithiumDrop same for me
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Not really lately because I am enjoying my life, trying to learn a lot also I being a mom and also I am trying to stay away from negative influences... So I am just enjoying the present and that's it.
.. When I think about people, or my beloved pets that are important for could die before me, that saddens me, it's like I know I am not prepared for that and will be quite difficult
.. When I think about people, or my beloved pets that are important for could die before me, that saddens me, it's like I know I am not prepared for that and will be quite difficult
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Fernie · F
What makes me saddest is the way others perceive me now because I have some grey hair and a few wrinkles. I'm invisible, which is not ALWAYS a bad thing...often treated like I am braindead...I straighten that out right way...and no longer viable. I'm only old on the outside
Karmalives · 51-55, M
@Smokey and you will never catch up to me Smokey 😜
Only because I’m not where I’d like to be in life currently, and I’m just getting older but not moving forward or the direction I’d like to be moving towards. Otherwise, it doesn’t bother me. I know a lot of people are concern with aging, because of the physical aspects that comes with it, but I couldn’t care less when it comes to that.
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
approachingmyexpirationdate · 61-69, M
@Fungirlmmm we're glad you're here to
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@sspec 🐝
Karmalives · 51-55, M
@SW-User lol 😁
EmilyEdith · 56-60, F
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CountScrofula · 41-45, M
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit It's curse - all of us lucky to have parents who are still around that we love get to watch them grow old.
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
@Stark @CountScrofula I lost my mother when I was very young so that was difficult to grow up with. But people like my father who I’ve always been so close with I don’t know how I’ll live my life without him. I know everyone figures it out but still just another part to life that is so difficult it’s hard to picture until you’re living it.
bijouxbroussard · F
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit This is the hardest part for [b]me[/b], too. 🤗
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
BeefySenpie · M
@SW-User like your username n dp. Once upon a time, I had an intense affair with those watermelons.
FizzBangPop · 56-60, F
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Bagalamaga · 56-60, M
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It does somewhat. What makes it harder is I lose a relative every other year or so...and the family's getting smaller. I've seen many elderly people whose families have all passed and all they have left of them is the memories and a few photos. I dread the possibility of that happening to me. If that is my destiny, i'd rather just die young.
Mindful · 56-60, F
As a species we are young, no matter how “old” we seem to be. Just like a child is ignorant about his era, we are ignorant about our own era, because are focused on criticizing everyone else’s - msb
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
Yup I'm 28 and I feel old af
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
@Fernie I'm not burdened but mocked at on a regular basis. I have mild liver issues. It's not because I want to but I have a lot to deal with and I'm getting weak mentally as I'm getting old with the responsibilities and problems I deal with on a regular basis. I have been dealing with all of this ever since I turned 21 after my dad died and screwed us
Fernie · F
The definition of burden is...to hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something difficult...you're burdened emotionally and physically...is there something about that word that bothers you? You got a raw deal...like so many of us. I don't have any idea how you're handling it though.
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DonaldTrumpet · 70-79, M
PrivateHell · M
It used to make me sad, but then I would forget why I was sad and yell at those darn kids to get off my lawn
PhoenixPhail · M
It makes me sad I haven't found the life I was looking for at this point in my life.
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[c=#BF0000] Happy.. no longer a wittle baby[/c]
SwampFlower · 31-35, F
It is bittersweet for me because I aged too young.
Oblivion · 22-25, M
Yep. I think every adult feels that way.
Tminus6453 · M
Only when my health is effected
approachingmyexpirationdate · 61-69, M
scares the hell out of me some days
goliathtree · 56-60, M
nope...just on to the next adventure .
rjc36 · 56-60, M
No it's just part of life.
Karmalives · 51-55, M
Nope
Byron8by7 · M
Yes.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
Aging is a disease that needs to be cured
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@Fernie that's you though, I don't think we shouldn't repair damage, because the prevailing theory of aging is that's just damage accumulation. You get animals in nature with negligible senescence. And people who don't want it can always opt out. Me I wanna live as long as possible, and I want my loved ones to live as long as possible.
Fernie · F
@basilfawlty89 Thank you for telling me that "that's you though" ...I thought EVERYONE felt the same way!
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@Fernie there's no need to be rude