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Yes, thank you for articulating what’s wrong with the eternal implied obligation to “stay fabulous” and also the natural right to be exhausted! I’m 56 and I’m pretty good shape but I frankly feel the effects of time and my body has definitely experienced some serious depreciation in terms of how well it will serve me and how much more upkeep I require to do what I need to do! I sometimes resent the pressure to be “prime” or have the best sex if my life in old age or whatever. And I realize that for most people retirement only means unemployment or underemployment due to ageism or exhaustion when they will really need the money.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this post. Thank you.

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I'm really enjoying this new venue, Sari. Are you open to taking submissions, asks a 77 year-oldster?

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