I hear you on this Sharon. I live alone, too, have done for several years and since my nasty fall on the ice nearly 17 months ago, I'm still limited in my mobility and don't have full use of my leg. It's made me even more vulnerable.

I suppose all stages of life come with fears of various kinds. And as I move into the latter part of my life, I guess I've got some new ones to face. I do my best not to let fear make my decisions for me but there are some things that require a healthy level of fear - and common sense.

Thanks for sharing your story.

BTW yesterday morning I sent a private note on your submission. Perhaps you haven't seen the notification yet. It's a quick fix and then I'll publish! Thanks for sending your story to HHH!