Retirement Fear FOUR - Abandonment
Fear of Abandonment certainly is real, even for dogs. But how normal is it for a recent retiree to experience such fears? Is it my nature to look for the worst possible outcomes and then sit in my misery and imagine horrible things? What a waste of life that would be. No. I think I have only a “moderate” concern about abandonment, mostly fueled by stories I hear or read about when older folks are left to fend for themselves.
In some cultures, elders are revered and taken care of. I’ve mentioned this before. I’ve also read about cultures where the aged are abandoned once they become a burden on the family or tribe. Given some water and food, and perhaps a weapon, the aged body is left under a shade tree to eventually die. This sounds a bit like the animal kingdom, (less the weapon) and therefore could be considered within the natural order of life…the circle of life.
We can fight or we can surrender. Both terms have many meanings and we interpret the concepts of ”fighting” and “surrendering” as we choose.
I choose to fight for my rights to fair treatment and a decent standard of living. I will also surrender to the Almighty and accept my fate when my time comes.
What I will not accept is the verdict of others who take it upon themselves to decide when I should be put out to pasture. As long as my MIND is sound, I will make my own decisions, thank you very much.
Gain strength and maintain your independence. Hold tight to your beliefs. Stand by your family and friends, but demand your rightful place in society.
From Gruggers blog site Retired and Restless
In some cultures, elders are revered and taken care of. I’ve mentioned this before. I’ve also read about cultures where the aged are abandoned once they become a burden on the family or tribe. Given some water and food, and perhaps a weapon, the aged body is left under a shade tree to eventually die. This sounds a bit like the animal kingdom, (less the weapon) and therefore could be considered within the natural order of life…the circle of life.
We can fight or we can surrender. Both terms have many meanings and we interpret the concepts of ”fighting” and “surrendering” as we choose. I choose to fight for my rights to fair treatment and a decent standard of living. I will also surrender to the Almighty and accept my fate when my time comes.
What I will not accept is the verdict of others who take it upon themselves to decide when I should be put out to pasture. As long as my MIND is sound, I will make my own decisions, thank you very much.
Gain strength and maintain your independence. Hold tight to your beliefs. Stand by your family and friends, but demand your rightful place in society.
From Gruggers blog site Retired and Restless
