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Single Older Mom
Hi! I'm a retired older mom (in her 60's) who has pretty much raised
her kids (who are all in their 40s) alone. Father-still alive- but little contact/support and never has been. Stepfather died 20+ years ago. I had just turned 40...3 were out of highschool and the youngest was in the 3rd year of high school. Problem is I know have the opportunity to move approx. 2-3 hrs from 'home'. It is a location that we are all familiar with and love. It would help me tremendously. I 'retired' from my full time job a few years ago but still work part time. In the last year, I find I am getting more tired, really don't want to work any longer...but financially 'must' with where I currently live. This move gives me that opportunity of not working and sharing expenses with my sister and brother-in-law. Yes..we have gone over all kind of scenarios of 'ifs'. Problem is 3 of my 4 children are ok with this. I have 1 who is really upset. She has 3 teenagers who I am close with and do quite a bit of 'errands' with. I have tried to say to them, it is only 2.5 hrs away and I think I would probably see all of my children/grandchildren more and with better quality time. I still plan on being with them on special occassions and holidays and expect to come back 'here' about every 4-5 weeks and spend a day or two with each of them... IF THEY ARE EVEN AVAILBABLE. They all have very busy lives. I could take them shopping and not have to charge it. In the summer, they could come for a visit...beach/boardwalk/shoppingoutlets. I feel I talk to them, email them more than anything. When I do see them it is usually to grab 30/60 min. here and there! I am probably home alone and eat alone 25 out of 30 days/nights. You get the gist. Does anyone have any suggestions? |
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