i realize this sounds stupid

[c=BF0080][i]but i'm terrified of ending up on my own once my elderly parents are no longer around? - i was overprotected and spoiled by my mum mainly and have always been close to her.....i now live alone in a flat, which ive lived in since 2005....i have no other support apart from my mum and dad and im just scared of a time when they won't be here? here to talk to? for love and support....and i'll be completely alone in the world.

i already get very lonely and isolated living apart from my parents, even though ive lived here now a long time.

what am i going to do do you think? i'm 46 now.[/i][/c]

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Colonelmustardseed · 36-40 Best Comment

I hope you’re able to find a sense of community somewhere; whether at work or a church or club. The older that people get, the more important that becomes as more and more family and friends die off, unfortunately. 😔

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@Colonelmustardseed i know you are right, hopefully that can happen with me, but know people won't come knock at my door, so i have to somehow make it happen.

morrgin · F

I was sheltered and spoiled. My dad died when i was in my early 20's. I dont know how to handle it when my mom goes. I'll feel alone and on my own in the world, even though I'm 44.

4meAndyou · F

I think it might be time to get more involved with your church. You can talk to your priest, and tell him your fears. He may very well be able to come up with a plan for you.

Those of us who are distant from our family, or whose family are emotionally distant, have learned to make friends who, in turn, [i]become[/i] just like our family.

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@4meAndyou i will never be extrovert or have lots of friends, i never did have. but if i can just find that one special woman to share my life with, i think that could help somewhat a great deal.

4meAndyou · F

@darkmere1983 You're not going to find her staying at home.

paulio · M

marry a woman/man, then you wont be alone,

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