The dilemma I am a 44-year-old single woman, working in a pensionable job that I would rather not work in. I own my own home outright.
In the past I did have issues with substance misuse, but I got help to overcome that and have been clean and sober for more than four years. But my history of addiction is part of my private identity – meaning few know about it.
Since becoming sober I’ve let go of any friends I knew back then for various reasons. I don’t have the patience or trust to get too close to anyone. I find relationships hard work.
I’ve now been single for more than
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