Alone After Fifty

Helen Ashcroft

• 01 juni 2026
• 9798199561365

Samenvatting:

Life after fifty can bring more freedom but also unexpected lonelinessChildren grow careers change routines disappear and many people suddenly realize their social world has become much smaller than they imaginedAlone After Fifty: Rebuilding Social Life in Midlife and Beyond explores the emotional and practical challenges of rebuilding connection friendship and community during one of life's most overlooked transitionsThis book examines loneliness social confidence identity change retirement shifting relationships and the difficulty many people experience creating meaningful connections later in lifeIt explores why friendships often fade during adulthood and how new opportunities for belonging purpose and connection can still emerge in midlife and beyondYou will discover reflections on social rebuilding confidence routines community and creating a richer more connected life without needing to become someone differentWhether you are adjusting to an empty nest retirement divorce relocation or simply feeling more isolated than before this book offers a thoughtful and encouraging guide to building connection again