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8. Strong, Independent Woman Here
Thu Nov 26, 2020, 01:45 AM
Nov 2020

I’m 72 and have been living alone for over 25 years. Due to my privilege and lucky circumstances by birth, I am able to live the life I choose.

I live on 2.5 acres in the country in beautiful Oregon with six cats, three big dogs, six goats, two donkeys and three llamas. They are my companions and bring me a lot of love.

I can do whatever I want without compromising with someone else. I can decorate my house in my quirky way and no one cares. I can talk to my animals out loud. I can do a lot or nothing at all

I have a few good friends who keep me company and all are there if I need them.

I enjoy my solitude and my sanctuary. And I am forever grateful. Life is good

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Good. Aristus Nov 2020 #1
the only thing worse than being alone is wishing you were Skittles Nov 2020 #2
"people who cannot enjoy their own company" Totally agree mitch96 Nov 2020 #10
OMG you got THAT right Skittles Nov 2020 #13
That's where I'm at Rorey Nov 2020 #3
I live alone with my cat Othello. I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2020 #4
If something happens LittleGirl Nov 2020 #7
i was married for a few years I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2020 #16
With all due respect, a strong PERSON would rather be alone than spend their time with assholes wackadoo wabbit Nov 2020 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Nov 2020 #9
Interesting... mbusby Nov 2020 #6
My wife thought I was a jerk when we met, too. Aristus Nov 2020 #11
Strong, Independent Woman Here MoonlightHillFarm Nov 2020 #8
Sounds idyllic. Aristus Nov 2020 #12
Sounds great to me. Love the critters! JudyM Nov 2020 #14
I saw this post the other day, peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #15
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