Any senior citizens here? Feeling very alone.
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Illinois
Posts: 292
I just found this post searching for others my age or close to it. I'm 67 and can't believe it! It's tough to think about quitting when you are lonely or discouraged but I try to think back to the time I wasn't drinking and remember how good it felt. Elderly people seem to be struggling with alcohol use more these days. I think it's important to get out and be with people. I hope you are doing well since posting this.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,234
We, at any age, are never too older
to learn something new and healthy
for ourselves.
All it takes is a willingness, having
an openmind and honesty and begin
learning all we can about our addiction
and a program of recovery to incorporate
in all areas of our life.
Many folks who have learned how
to remain sober for many one days
at a time to achieve health and happiness
will be more than happy to take you
under their wing to guide you in learning
how to live your life sober.
Then get you a Gold Wing Motorcycle
or Harley Trike and ride like the wind
free, healthy and happy.
to learn something new and healthy
for ourselves.
All it takes is a willingness, having
an openmind and honesty and begin
learning all we can about our addiction
and a program of recovery to incorporate
in all areas of our life.
Many folks who have learned how
to remain sober for many one days
at a time to achieve health and happiness
will be more than happy to take you
under their wing to guide you in learning
how to live your life sober.
Then get you a Gold Wing Motorcycle
or Harley Trike and ride like the wind
free, healthy and happy.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2012
Location: CA.....Hometown : Sioux Falls
Posts: 2,624
Hey it's me oldsoul. I'll be 67 in a few days. It was a struggle to get to sobriety but I have 9 months yesterday. I'm using AA and this site, anything and anywhere I can find spiritual food. Life's a smorgasbord! Thanks everyone for being here and offering so much support
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: manchester uk
Posts: 1,131
Welcome
I am 56 almost there. But since i stopped drinking i dont feel it. We are all friends on here no wrong we are more like a family. If you need to talk you have come to the right place xx
I am 56 almost there. But since i stopped drinking i dont feel it. We are all friends on here no wrong we are more like a family. If you need to talk you have come to the right place xx
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,234
Share with us what you enjoy the most.
We are retired here, 68 my husband and
I, 57. Both of us married before, him 35
and I, 25 with 25yrs of one days at a time
sober and 7 yrs married together.
We live in our means and enjoy being
at home in our backyard most of the
time, bird watching, feeding, tending
to many flower gardens which gives
me my exercise time.
Retirement means relaxing, not having
a set time to get up and go to work, even
tho we are early birds at about 5am.
We enjoy watching golf on tv which
is on now and we love to take trips
to Sturgis or Daytona on our triked
out Harley Road King. We even road
to the Grand Canyon and stayed on the
ridge which was breath taking.
We are home bodies and don't socialize
with other folks except those we see at
our grocery stores or Lowes and Home
Depot.
Some folks here in SR start threads to
chat or share with other members interested
in different topics other than recovery like
football, soccer, golf, like I have posted in
Cafe' section.
Feel free to join in to share your thoughts
or players you are watching to win, or post
something you like and see if others pop
in to share with you.
No one ever has to be left alone in
recovery or by themselves here in
SR. cause we are here for you.
We are retired here, 68 my husband and
I, 57. Both of us married before, him 35
and I, 25 with 25yrs of one days at a time
sober and 7 yrs married together.
We live in our means and enjoy being
at home in our backyard most of the
time, bird watching, feeding, tending
to many flower gardens which gives
me my exercise time.
Retirement means relaxing, not having
a set time to get up and go to work, even
tho we are early birds at about 5am.
We enjoy watching golf on tv which
is on now and we love to take trips
to Sturgis or Daytona on our triked
out Harley Road King. We even road
to the Grand Canyon and stayed on the
ridge which was breath taking.
We are home bodies and don't socialize
with other folks except those we see at
our grocery stores or Lowes and Home
Depot.
Some folks here in SR start threads to
chat or share with other members interested
in different topics other than recovery like
football, soccer, golf, like I have posted in
Cafe' section.
Feel free to join in to share your thoughts
or players you are watching to win, or post
something you like and see if others pop
in to share with you.
No one ever has to be left alone in
recovery or by themselves here in
SR. cause we are here for you.
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: glasgow scotland
Posts: 1,004
Hi Old soul , i am 70 and I am 10 years sober married , two grandchildren and two great grandchildren , I go to the gym 6 days a week my routine is 7 am to 10.30 am , gym 1.5 hours , sauna , steam room and jacuzzi for 1 hour then swim for about an hour , absolutely love it I am very healthy and very very fit made lots of retired friends as well , being sober adds years to your life and life to your years , 9 months is great and it will only get better , take care.
Regards Stevie recovered 12 03 2006
Regards Stevie recovered 12 03 2006
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: US East Coast
Posts: 14,285
OldSoul, I'm 71 :-). Most of us wish we had more money and it can certainly be helpful .... But it doesn't come anywhere close to having good friends. Sometimes we need to put ourselves out there and take chances on being hurt. Finding groups that have interests that match ours can also be good. I've been single for the past 33 years and am much happier this way.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Georgia
Posts: 471
Hi Old soul. I'm 55. Still working but I know what you mean about it being lonelier when you're older. Most people our age are married and spending time with family. I've only been sober seven days, so I was spending all my time with my enemy, alcohol, and didn't feel the loneliness so much. Now, I'm spending lots of time in AA, but the same applies there, the younger ones get together outside the meetings but the ones my age go home to spouses and such. I'd love to join a club for older single people, but I'm not looking for a love relationship and most of them are meant for that. SR is great, AA too. Glad you reached out with this, nice to 'meet' you!
Trudgin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,348
Please type louder - I am approaching late 50's and have a hard time hearing what's posted!!!
Lot's of us here are 50 and 60 +
It's NEVER too late to change - if anyone is longing for face to face support, consider going to a meeting.........we don't bite (much).
9 months is awesome OldSoul~~ Good for you!
Lot's of us here are 50 and 60 +
It's NEVER too late to change - if anyone is longing for face to face support, consider going to a meeting.........we don't bite (much).
9 months is awesome OldSoul~~ Good for you!
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Aberdeen SD
Posts: 180
Once you hit 55+ and are still smoking and drinking in some volume you will be dead soon. That's why you don't see many old people around who do. I spend a lot of time alone and like it. If you need a real friend, even politicians say buy a dog.
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Originally Posted by stevieg46 
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Hi Dee '' bumped '' ? please explain .
Stevie
Hi Dee '' bumped '' ? please explain .
Stevie
A lot of people are replying to the original poster, when in fact the thread was 'bumped' by a newcomer's new post.
I didn't want them to feel ignored
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