Seeking Advice: Feeling Abandoned by My Children in Retirement

Hello everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Victoria, and I am reaching out to this community in a moment of deep vulnerability and need. Throughout my life, my husband Bobby and I have done everything in our power to provide for our children, Gregory, Nathan, and Neveah. We worked tirelessly to ensure they had the best opportunities, education, and support. We sacrificed our own needs and desires to give them a better life.

Now, as I have entered my retirement years, I find myself in a situation I never anticipated. My children have grown up and moved away, and it feels as though they have forgotten about me. I am struggling with feelings of abandonment and loneliness. Financially, things are also tough, and I never thought I would be in a position where I feel like I am begging for help.

I am reaching out to you all for advice and support. How do I cope with these feelings of abandonment? How can I rebuild my life and find joy in my retirement years despite the absence of my children? Have any of you experienced something similar, and if so, how did you navigate through it?

I understand that my children have their own lives and responsibilities, but the emotional and financial strain is becoming overwhelming. Any advice, resources, or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer.

Warm regards,

Victoria