August 22, 2016
Finally Looking to the Future

Hi Dr. Laura:

I have to thank you because you solved my problem without my ever having had to call you!  I retired five years ago so I could help care for my parents as they faced the final stages of their lives.  My husband and I decided to start new careers by opening a small business, but he had a stroke two years ago.  The stroke left him with aphasia, taking away his ability to be the great salesman he once was.  My father passed away shortly after that, and my mom agreed to move into an assisted living place.  She loves it and it took a load off my shoulders.  Our business, however, has been a financial burden and has overtaken our life, and we've had very little happiness in the last two years.

Then I happened to hear you talking to a caller who had been depressed and was on medication.  You talked to him about a career change and then said "is this what you want to do between now and dead?"  That statement stayed with me for months, and finally a solution popped into my head for our situation.  My husband and I are closing our storefront business and will continue to sell online.  It will give us the chance to continue to do what we love, but without having to be at a "brick and mortar" store six days a week.  For the first time in a very long time, we're looking forward to the future.  At 62, I've learned one is never too old for change!  Thank you!

Celine


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM