"Start Again": From Loneliness to Autonomy, the story of a retired teacher.
Xue Baoli, a 60-year-old ordinary retired teacher, lives in an old house full of memories. Her story begins after the death of her wife, and her life is full of memories, but as time passes, loneliness and loneliness creep in.
After her retirement, she lived like a still lake, spending the rest of her time reading and writing outside of community activities. Her wife's advice reminded her at all times, so that she did not dare to let go of her vigilance for the future. She has a close relationship with her son, Cheung Chi Kin, but she shows a distrust of the conservative use of her remaining pension.
A fainting became an opportunity for her to re-examine her family relationship. The son offered to let her move into their house, but the decision left her feeling neglected and unwanted. At her son's house, she struggles to fit in, only to find herself an object on hold. Her daughter-in-law's attitude made her uncomfortable, and her son's offer to manage her pension made her distrustful of her family.
The loneliness deepens, and the daughter-in-law complains that her presence is a burden in **, making her realize her place in the family. She decided to regain control of her life and no longer rely on her family. Quietly moved back to the old house and started her life again.
In regaining her independence, she found herself with more social support and the help of friends. Through her involvement in the community, she has made like-minded friends. She decided to write about her experience as **, start over". This decision not only gives her an account of her life, but also hopes to find empathy for those who have similar experiences.
The completion of * is not only her personal growth and transformation, but also an encouragement to all those who are facing difficulties. With the approval of the publishing house, her son and daughter-in-law began to understand her choice and hoped to re-establish trust and respect.
At the press conference, she shared her original intention and mental journey of writing, which touched everyone present. The son and daughter-in-law expressed their understanding and apologies to her during the conversation. Although the road ahead still takes time and past pain, she believes that anything is possible as long as she is willing to understand the other person.
Xue Baoli's story conveys a strong message: everyone, no matter how old they are, has the power to change their lives and pursue self-worth and happiness. "Start Again" has become another new starting point in her life, and she hopes to be an encouragement for others to face life's challenges bravely.