I can't speak to the whole "community" thing, because frankly I don't expect anyone in a "community" to be there for me in a meaningful way. But I can certainly understand the feeling of having no support network. I would perhaps think my parents might be there for me, but they are 3000 miles away. (Plus my mother has told me in no uncertain terms that she raised one brood and she sure ain't going to be a free babysitter for someone else's. Gee Ma. Surprised I haven't given you that oh-so-wanted grandchild yet?)
Many things are a lot more scary when you know no one's going to pull your fat out of the fire but you. Retirement. Surgery. Kids. I don't have children, but I think I know what you mean about going it alone.
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Date: 2004-10-22 06:14 pm (UTC)Many things are a lot more scary when you know no one's going to pull your fat out of the fire but you. Retirement. Surgery. Kids. I don't have children, but I think I know what you mean about going it alone.