What's It Like To Turn 65 In 2022
Turning 65 In 2022
No big deal, actually. I feel better than I did at 40. Long story there. Sudden deaths happened of both family and friends. My son's autism was becoming a bigger problem. It all piled up on me back then. So, I definitely felt more tired and frankly, looked and functioned older than I do today.
But you know there are changes that do take place. For one, many of my favorite celebrities, especially the ones 10 or 20 years older than me, are passing away nearly every month or so it seems. TV was a big part of a kid's life back in the '60s. And it was still friendlier, to use the best word possible, than it is today. It was as if the stars of our favorite shows were part of our extended family. So it's a sad loss when they leave this Earth.
And, nowadays, there does seem to be a bit of a bad attitude toward age. For women, I mean. Men? Well, men have always gotten away with being older or out of shape or whatever. They're men, so the world leaves them alone. But women? That's just not the case for us.
But the most disappointing thing for me personally is that I no longer "fit in" with women my own age. Or with most any of about 50 or older. I'm in great shape. My hair and skin are in the best condition they've been in in 30 years or more. And I am happy with myself. Yes - I meant to say HAPPY! That in itself sets me apart from so many.
So even though it's not my wish or my own doing, the vast majority of women who are my age, or sometimes even 20 years younger, are in a different place. A sadder place, as far as I'm concerned. And I don't choose to join them. Ever.
I am realistic about life. Trust me. I see severe autism every single day and night of my life. I have seen friends and family die with little or no warning. Tough changes happen and I've had my fair share of them.
But I will never give in to continually airing my problems in public or even in private. And I will never call myself "old". I'm a grown woman. Period. And I don't care if it's 2022 or whatever year it may be. My status as an adult will not change. And my attitude toward myself will still be positive. That's a promise I made to myself not long ago, and I plan to keep it!