My wintering has to be when I became homeless after 24 years of security of being married with kids. We had built our own business and had done well financially for years. To my shock and horror my ex had set things up so suddenly I had access to nothing financially and was having an affair with our neighbor. I ended up loosing everything. I fought him in court, in California for a year. In that time I was homeless, heartbroken and suicidal. I had to leave California and come here to Texas, and try to figure out who I was now.
Cyndi, That sounds like such a difficult time, and my heart goes out to you for having to experience such a grim period of wintering. I am humbled that my writing resonated with you. Thank you for sharing your story with me. It reminds me, again, that everyone has had periods of winter, and you can't always tell by meeting them. It's a good reminder to be gentle and kind to those around me.
This is a wonderful post. I think I will buy the book because I have been wintering since I retired several years ago. I almost bought it when it was released but put it back on the Barnes and Noble table.
Katie, I hope that you find as much wisdom and comfort as I have in reading Wintering. Retirement is certainly a big shift in perspective. I wish you well as you explore and grow in this new phase of your life.
My wintering has to be when I became homeless after 24 years of security of being married with kids. We had built our own business and had done well financially for years. To my shock and horror my ex had set things up so suddenly I had access to nothing financially and was having an affair with our neighbor. I ended up loosing everything. I fought him in court, in California for a year. In that time I was homeless, heartbroken and suicidal. I had to leave California and come here to Texas, and try to figure out who I was now.
Cyndi, That sounds like such a difficult time, and my heart goes out to you for having to experience such a grim period of wintering. I am humbled that my writing resonated with you. Thank you for sharing your story with me. It reminds me, again, that everyone has had periods of winter, and you can't always tell by meeting them. It's a good reminder to be gentle and kind to those around me.
This is a wonderful post. I think I will buy the book because I have been wintering since I retired several years ago. I almost bought it when it was released but put it back on the Barnes and Noble table.
Katie, I hope that you find as much wisdom and comfort as I have in reading Wintering. Retirement is certainly a big shift in perspective. I wish you well as you explore and grow in this new phase of your life.
Thanks so much. I ordered it today and am looking forward to reading it. Retirement has been a big shift.