I could relate to so much of what you said. You've even got me having second thoughts about this parttime job I took on to bring in some extra cash. I just might have to write a story about it. I'll reference this one, for sure, since it's what got me asking myself, "Should I stay or should I go."
At 73, I'm in the middle of old age, but have only recently started to not give a rat's *ss about what other people think. You've given me incentive to be who I am and not what other people want me to be or think I should be. A wonderful read! Thanks for sharing!