Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Am I That Bad?

Now I am faced with finding an assisted living place, selling my car, stop going to writing conventions ("It's a hobby, Mom") and giving up my freedom in general. 


WHY

BECAUSE and ALTHOUGH:


  • I've fallen three times since last June.

       Hey, I'm 72. It happens to seniors everywhere.



  • It costs so much to keep paying insurance and a car payment.
       In rural towns, I need my car/freedom. 

       My car accident occurred three years ago; that didn't  necessarily make me a bad driver.

       Come November 2026, my car insurance costs will be halved.                     
       
       Upkeep is negligible for a 2024 Nissan model.    
                                                            
                               
  • In the last three months, my bank balance has been in the red.

      I realize this is concerning. That's why I brought it up. I agree that I need help to                             manage my finances.   
          
        This month, I will take my first required withdrawal from my 401K, gaining over $7K.
      
        Publishing costs were higher than I expected.     
                                               
        Medical bills keep racking up.


  • What I've done about it:

        Netflix will be canceled as of April 7  

        Changing Internet providers April 15

        Adobe canceled as of April 16

         BeFunky canceled as of April 18


    • What is next:
           Talk to my doctors

             Ask questions at senior centers and/or Social Services

             Start touring facilities

             Think of stuff to sell


    #agingsucks
    #aging

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