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Hoyt

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3. I handle work too, even speak before good sized groups. But when I'm through, I'm gone.

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 7, 2015, 05:57 PM

Sep 2015

Nowadays, I do most of my work electronically at home.

My late wife was very outgoing and we made a good "team." My current lady friend had an autistic son, so she helps/understands a lot. If I have to leave a function, she understands. Otherwise, I'd probably be a complete hermit.

Life has gotten a lot better in middle age. I tend to care less, and have a bunch of coping tricks. In fact, nowadays I can get by playing deaf, or smile as though I have dementia or something.

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Wow, I understand - and still feel - most, if not all, of those. Had an anxiety attack reading that. Hoyt Sep 2015 #1

It had me from the first statement.... dixiegrrrrl Sep 2015 #2

I handle work too, even speak before good sized groups. But when I'm through, I'm gone. Hoyt Sep 2015 #3