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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work remotely. Our family has never been religious or belonged to a church but I sure wish we had now because it would have been a great resource!

She sits and watches TV while I am nearby in my office, anytime I walk out she wants to chat and I feel awful because I know she is lonely. She says she is fine watching TV and why would we pay someone to watch with her. After work she wants to talk and talk and I really do get it, it is just sometimes I feel so overwhelmed and it’s a lot. She will call her cousins once a week, there is that. I saw online some virtual stuff I thought she would be interest in, things she could participate in but she said no to that too. She can’t just be watch TV and talk to me and have that be everything. [/quote]

I understand how you feel. It IS overwhelming. You might have to pick a few activities or clubs you think she will enjoy and go with her at the beginning. Then as she gets to know people, your presence will be less important. [/quote]

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