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I find if very hard to recognize myself when I look in my mirror or see my reflection somewhere, especially when someone takes a picture of me. I just turned 59 and look all of it, yet I don't feel 59. I still feel like putting on the roller skates and hitting the rinks like I did when I was young. Does anyone else have this feeling? I try to take care of myself by working out at the YMCA 3 times a week, yet I am a good 50lbs over weight. I have decided to get that weight off before I hit 60 and help get rid of some of these aches and pains I feel in my feet and back. Right now I am really struggling with wanting to leave my husband but he has told me we can't afford two households. He is and always has been very controlling and I am finally fed up with it. But I guess you don't want to hear about that. Any way it helps to vent once in awhile, at least I know I am not the only one with issues.
Posted on 07/19/09, 03:07 pm |
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You are not alone - am 63 and my brain is still 17 - normal!! Keep working out take care of yourself. I think alot of us get fed up at times, but consider your age before you leave...it could be a worse situation. I just do the best I can and take care of me and be there for husband, if he will let me. In the meantime, I will continue to be good to myself. I know of women who will divorce only to get into a situation with the same problems or worse. However, nothing is set in stone. The best to you!!! Linda 
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Thanks Linda. I was at bible study tonight and a person there said "you can not change the way other person is but with God's help and prayer you can change yourself. I am going to work on that. I do not want to do anything rash it is true. I have a lot to be thankful for and sometimes I just need a reminder. In reality no one can have control over another person unless they allow it. That is something else I want to work on.
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I, too, am overwhelmed by this getting old business. I am 67 and have multiple health issues. I try to cope by doing the things I can. I write, draw, play music, etc. Brain work is my specialty now . i do try to swim to keep my body going, too. I commiserate with you on the spouse situation. I realize now that i should have left years ago, but now it is too late.
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I just turned 59 in August. I had been married for 34 years.....it will be 35 in October. We have a temporary order in place until we can divorce in September 2010 when I can go on Medicare because of disability from Rheumatoid Arthritis. One of the first thing that scared me was that I would be old and alone forever now. But! I am learning to enjoy my new life where there isn't any criticism, screaming and stomach upset. Celebrate Recovery has helped me more than anything. Whether you stay or go......it is good for everyone. It is not just for alcoholics and addicts. It deals with fear, depression, codependency....whatever is robbing you of your joy. It's the best think I've ever done for myself.
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