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upset over old people eating alone
16/f
i don't know why, but i'm pretty sure everybody feels this way at times. i hate seeing old people eating alone, it makes me feel sad that i want to sit down in front of them and eat. is there a way where i can think positive about it?
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awww this is the cutest question ive ever seen haha.
a way you can look at it is that its the natural order of life. their spouse may have died, their children grew up, and now their alone. you can change it though ! you can smile, compliment them on their hat or shirt, or even sit down with them ! some are pretty bitter though, so watch out haha.
if you want to give back in a different way you can volunteer at a retirement home and read to the old people, or do other stuff to help them out. that way you can feel like your helpin other elderly people, and maybe that person has a person like you back at home.
i hope i helped !
x sweeethoney
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That's interesting- I was thinking the exact same thing the other day. I was having lunch, and noticed an old lady eating alone, and she looked sad and lonely. It made me feel really bad for her. Honestly, I cannot see how we can think positively about it. The truth is that a lot of old people rely on pension to get by, and many have very few visitors, and have no choice but to go about their lives alone, at least much of the time. Because of all of this, some old people eat alone at inexpensive restaurants. I notice it too, and it does make me sad.
One thing you could do to make both yourself, and the elderly feel better, is to smile, and say hello to them, whenever you happen to see them. I'm sure it would brighten up their day. You could also volunteer at a retirement home . I used to do that in High School- mainly talking to some of the residents, taking them down to lunch, taking them out in the garden... my friend and I even gave some old women manicures once, it was really cute, and they were so happy with it- and we also helped at a birthday party for one of the residents. You are only asked to do very simple things, but anything you do to help is fulfilling. One thing though, since the residents are all old, there is always a chance that you will hear about one or more of them passing away, if you do choose to volunteer. It is sad, but if you remind yourself that it is a part of life, you will get by. Being able to make old folks' life more enjoyable is really what matters.
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