Do you think it's okay to voice profound fears

Or does that invite negativity in life? Every now and again, I'm gripped by fear of the uncertainty of my future. It just started this year when I turned 58.

I might start venting my fears here..every now and then ... this place is like a diary for me

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Mamapolo2016 · F

First, anything that doesn’t violate SW rules is legitimate posting. If I don’t want to read it, I can just scroll by.

Second, secret fear is immobilizing. We just want to hide in a closet, which is neither comforting nor effective.

Third, fear is not silly. It’s a real biological reaction to threat. Whether those threats are real or imagined is a different question.

You may find that some others share your fears, and some may even have suggestions to help manage it. Or change it.

I’m scared too. Maybe not for the same reasons, but scared. But I’m not 58. I’m 75 and my fate will be self-limiting. It’s my daughter and family that I fear for most.