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[Downinil]

I’m stuck in a rut and need to find a purpose in life again! I feel alone and scared. I am too young to waste the rest of my life. Help!

[Kovoo]

how did you lose your purpose ?

[Downinil in reply to Kovoo]

It all started at retirement then progressed when my husband died folowed by my Mom who I moved in with to keep her out of a nursing home. After retiring I went back to school and got certified as a PA (personal assistant) helping people with disabilities caring for their medical needs as well as overall house keeping, errands and transportation to and from medical appointments…Now I am stuck. I’m not used to this.

[Kovoo in reply to Downinil]

I am sorry to hear of your losses. You have overcame much. What do you feel stuck in ?

[Downinil in reply to Kovoo]

A sort of crossroads situation in life.

[Downinil in reply to Kovoo]

Kind of like empty nesters syndrome. You know when your kids leave home and you need to find your next mission in life.

[Kovoo]

I am on chat with you now

[designguy]

You might want to consider volunteering somewhere that resonates with you, it's really helped me.

[Downinil]

Hi designguy! I have done that when my medical and life circumstances have allowed me to. I am working on getting myself back that as soon as possible. It really does help to know I am helping others.

[Pizza01]

I feel the same way. Emptinester here. I own 3 very small businesses and I am not motivated at all. One is hard to run because I need to be there and it’s in a different location. Another I hit licensed and don’t have the experience and the other I can’t find clients. So after 4 months of not working, I have to go back to work. I just feel so lost. Like how did I get here? What do I do next? Is anything even with it? I am so tired of financially struggling.

You are not alone. I plan on volunteering also to keep my mind busy and help others.

I pray you find peace.

[Downinil in reply to Pizza01]

Thank you, Pizza01! Once the physical limitations are resolved I hope to get back into volunteering. Hang in there!

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I think you should take some time out for yourself, do something fun that please you, invigorates you , a hobby , travelling, gardening,anything that makes you feel happy .Caring for others can sometimes tap into your emotional energy and leave you feeling empty.Everyone deserves to live a little for themselves too