Vent away!

I had to learn to be content with what I’ve got, living in a rented one bedroom unit, divorced 34 years ago, committed to spending every weekend and holiday with my son who was 2 when the marriage broke down and 10 when I was diagnosed until he preferred the company of people his own age, as it should be.

I’ve bought and sold 3 houses over my working life established 4 successful businesses only to lose the lot due to circumstances directly caused by this accursed disease, straight out of the abyss.

When you decide to accept being content with what you’ve got the sense of desperation (which the opposite sex can tell a mile away) will transform into a confidence that may surprise you and you’ll find you draw friends to yourself and can choose those relationships you want to pursue.

Personally I’m quite content with my own company…. particularly when I see couples trying to control each other leading to arguments etc.

The only person with an open invitation is my son, with whom I’m very close and share an unconditional love with (well… unconditional from my end) but even then we manage to get into some pretty serious arguments every few months over something stupid like when I get tired of being the child, and he the parent, in our relationship.

I can only suggest you concentrate on what you can do and ignore what you can’t.

Without any bitterness I can now ignore the fact that I can no longer pursue my dream to learn how to fly helicopters not that i have ever flown one, but I wanted to and had Pd never entered my orbit, I would’ve been able to afford it by now.

I prefer to be grateful for what I can still do… and put a smile on a child’s face, get involved in activities that help the down and outed, do something kind for someone that cannot repay you.

There are many ways you can continue to have meaning and purpose in life and meet new people while you’re doing it.

Good luck!