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• If it was training for something like holistic healing or herbalism then I think that would be quite do-able.
  In "Am i too old to start new career?"
• It's a good idea yes, we do have a village hall (2 miles up the back road in the hills!) but its very cold and they wouldn't let me use it for free. They'd have to heat it and the caretaker has to be there which would cost money. Also in winter nobod
  In "Staying Cheerful"
• Hi - I agree with Green Thumb - you really need to find a job and some self determination. You need to regain your confidence and self respect. I would insist he breaks all contact with this woman - delete fb friendship and phone details etc and comm
  In "Emotional affair"
• Hi - I'm really sorry you don't like this man. It's hard when our daughters choose differently to what we would have expected for them but she is 33 and knows her own mind. You have to trust that there is more to him than you see superficially and th
  In "Life at 58 and meeting daughter’s awful boyfriend."
• I'm not sure what to say that would be helpful - other than keep looking for jobs and try to think outside the box of what you used to do. There is work out there (I just changed jobs and I'm 53 too). The only other option is to look at your assets -
  In "53 not working"

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