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Growing older alone support in Portugal

For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Portugal who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

Next gathering in the Portugal circle: Weekly check-in ยท

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From people who came through it

  • โ€œReading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ€

    Tailor in Stellenbosch ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œFor anyone new to this: Not that long ago, about a year, that was me. I remember when the only voice some days is the radio, like it was yesterday. Yesterday I booked a holiday. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ€

    julysnow60 ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œTo whoever needs this: A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. I remember the day centre closed like it was yesterday. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart.โ€

    joysouth84 ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Joining a class gave me somewhere to be every Thursday. It helped. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here. God willing it gets easier.โ€

    letรญcia_bass ยท been through growing older alone

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