Welcome to Adventures in Solo Retirement!
Real talk about living alone, aging well, and creating a life you love.
I’m Maureen, and I believe retirement isn’t the end of the adventure—it’s the beginning of a new one.
After retiring early and moving to South Carolina on my own, I’ve learned that living alone doesn’t mean living less. This channel is for anyone navigating solo retirement and looking to build a life filled with purpose, independence, friendship, and new experiences.
Here you’ll find honest conversations and practical tips about aging independently, making friends after retirement, downsizing, planning ahead, solo travel, cruising, and overcoming life’s unexpected challenges.
I share my real-life experiences—the successes, the setbacks, and the lessons I’ve learned—so you can create a retirement that works for
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Adventures in Solo Retirement
I know the surgery story seems like a detour, but stick with me for the first 60 seconds—it’s how I realized I was quietly falling into a 'retirement trap' I never expected. I’d love to know if you’ve felt this pull to just stay home too!
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Adventures in Solo Retirement
I just posted a cozy video on 10 of the little secret perks of living alone in retirement (including popcorn for dinner AND dealing with palmetto bugs, ugh...). I'd love to know what your favorite solo perk is, link is below if you would like to give it a watch!
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Adventures in Solo Retirement
If you’ve ever had that “What if something happened to me?” thought, you’re not alone.
After my fall, I realized staying independent isn’t about pretending we’re invincible—it’s about planning ahead.
What’s one thing you’ve done (or now plan to do) to make living alone safer? Your ideas could help someone else reading these comments.
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