The plane landed in Frankfurt at around 5.30pm, met by a waiting medical staff
world3 hours ago
I am a retiree who visits my daughter in Dubai every now and then. My wife passed away three years ago and that has left a void. I feel alone back home in India and disconnected when I am here with my daughter’s family. What can I do? — Name Withheld
Dear Writer, I am very sorry to hear that you have lost your wife. I can only imagine the pain and emptiness you feel and how you must have looked forward to retirement, having your loved ones by your side to enjoy each other’s company.
Women, often in an almost unnoticed way, play a vital role in facilitating connectedness within the family, among friends, and society. Family and social integration play a critical role in our emotional and physical well-being. With your wife passing away, you not only miss her, but you might also not be socialising and connecting in the way you did before her demise.
I would encourage you to talk to your daughter about how you feel. Together, you will find a way to reconnect with her and her family. Sit down together and explore how to spend some meaningful time with them. I would also suggest that you participate in community events, in Dubai and India, to volunteer for a good cause, for socialising, or even just for learning. You will meet people with whom you will form friendships and fill your life with purpose and meaning.
As a last thought, I would like you to consider if you might have fallen into depression due to feeling disconnected and lonely, as these could be some symptoms. Should this be the case, I suggest you talk to a therapist to do a proper assessment.
The plane landed in Frankfurt at around 5.30pm, met by a waiting medical staff
world3 hours ago
The Bedfordshire-based Hatters remain in the Premier League's relegation zone after Friday's 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road
sports3 hours ago
INS Sumedha, deployed for anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea, intercepted fishing vessel Al Rahmani in early hours of April 30
asia3 hours ago
The Dutch ace beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to take pole position for the sprint race
sports3 hours ago
Extreme heat has blasted Asia from India to the Philippines in recent weeks, triggering heatstroke deaths, school closures and desperate prayers for cooling rain
asia4 hours ago
Special attention is directed towards controlling mosquitoes in stagnant water, ministry says
uae4 hours ago
That's why we have the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), which is to open up doors for people who are in trouble, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said
asia5 hours ago
King Abdullah II last visited the White House in February when he called for an immediate ceasefire
mena6 hours ago