What do I do now?
Hi everyone, I havent posted for a while as I was going through radiation, after my surgery, which is now completed and I did okay, just treating the leftover burns and itchiness which is apparently n...
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Hi @Bettyboo, heart goes out to you as you are at the cross roads of what to do and feeling perhaps a little bedraggled after going through treatment! The remnants of treatment seem to linger longer than we anticipate and family and friends don't seem to always understand, we look fine and they are into their own problems and lives. That is what is so valuable about this forum as we get it!
Great advice thus far!
Have you had a look at your local Shire's website for community groups or is there a community Health centre in your area that has gentle exercise, counselling, friendship groups or as someone suggested already, volunteering at the local hospital. I recently experienced volunteers at the Sunshine Hospital, they are fab, the group I experienced were to take you direct to where your appointment is. There's also baby cuddler volunteer Melbourne and most States have this program. The options are endless if you are that way inclined.
Or go to the local library to check out the local information at your own leisure!
Most groups allow anyone to come along as a guest for a couple of times before deciding if it is for you. It maybe CWA, local walking group, photography, quilting, gardening or something that may tickle your fancy!
I guess what you really need to decide is, are you happy where you are, can you make a lifestyle that will suit you and your pets and you have hinted maybe the local retirement village - then make it a project, check it out, do your research
You have hinted that moving near your daughter may not be the best move, then perhaps give that some consideration in another 5 or so years. In the meantime, make your area where you are a project for you to settle into and become part of a community. It is there, sometimes you just need to go and look about!
Take care
Great advice thus far!
Have you had a look at your local Shire's website for community groups or is there a community Health centre in your area that has gentle exercise, counselling, friendship groups or as someone suggested already, volunteering at the local hospital. I recently experienced volunteers at the Sunshine Hospital, they are fab, the group I experienced were to take you direct to where your appointment is. There's also baby cuddler volunteer Melbourne and most States have this program. The options are endless if you are that way inclined.
Or go to the local library to check out the local information at your own leisure!
Most groups allow anyone to come along as a guest for a couple of times before deciding if it is for you. It maybe CWA, local walking group, photography, quilting, gardening or something that may tickle your fancy!
I guess what you really need to decide is, are you happy where you are, can you make a lifestyle that will suit you and your pets and you have hinted maybe the local retirement village - then make it a project, check it out, do your research
You have hinted that moving near your daughter may not be the best move, then perhaps give that some consideration in another 5 or so years. In the meantime, make your area where you are a project for you to settle into and become part of a community. It is there, sometimes you just need to go and look about!
Take care