I'm 78. I Didn't Realize How Lonely I'd Become... Until I Left America for the Philippines

I'm 78. I Didn't Realize How Lonely I'd Become... Until I Left America. ❤️ Retiring in the philippines shares fictional stories inspired by real emotions, real possibilities, and the life-changing decisions that come with starting over — wherever that may be. Footage Attribution: Portions of the video footage used in this production are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. The original footage has been edited, color graded, trimmed, or combined with additional footage, and paired with original narration and storytelling to create a new transformative work. Full credit for all original creators is provided below in accordance with the CC BY license. Video Credit: WALKING TOUR AT BARANGAY MACTAN, LAPU LAPU CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES Source:    • WALKING TOUR AT BARANGAY MACTAN, LAPU LAPU...   Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)

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I Chose to Retire in the Philippines, But Here’s What I DIDN’T Expect
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I Chose to Retire in the Philippines, But Here’s What I DIDN’T Expect

I Moved to the Philippines… Here’s What Shocked Me Most
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I Moved to the Philippines… Here’s What Shocked Me Most

They Gave Me Till Friday — at 70 I Chose the Philippines
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They Gave Me Till Friday — at 70 I Chose the Philippines

I Retired in Philippines… Now I Can't Afford to Go Home
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I Retired in Philippines… Now I Can't Afford to Go Home

Why Younger Filipinas Chase Men Over 50 in the Philippines 🇵🇭
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Why Younger Filipinas Chase Men Over 50 in the Philippines 🇵🇭

I Quit My Job in America To Sell Pizza in the Philippines - Best Decision
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I Quit My Job in America To Sell Pizza in the Philippines - Best Decision

At 67, I Had Nothing Saved and $1,300 a Month — Here’s the Life I Built in the Philippines
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At 67, I Had Nothing Saved and $1,300 a Month — Here’s the Life I Built in the Philippines

I'm 73. I Tried Everywhere to Feel Alive Again. Only One Country That Did It
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I'm 73. I Tried Everywhere to Feel Alive Again. Only One Country That Did It

I Had 2 Years of Sight Left. I Chose the Philippines
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I Had 2 Years of Sight Left. I Chose the Philippines

I'm 74. Whatever You Do, Don't Let Them Put You in a Nursing Home — Do This Instead.
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I'm 74. Whatever You Do, Don't Let Them Put You in a Nursing Home — Do This Instead.

A 67-YEAR-OLD AMERICAN WIDOW MARRIED HER FILIPINO CAREGIVER AND MOVED TO THE PHILIPPINES
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A 67-YEAR-OLD AMERICAN WIDOW MARRIED HER FILIPINO CAREGIVER AND MOVED TO THE PHILIPPINES

I Was 65, Widowed, and Completely Alone Then I Moved to Cebu, Philippines
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I Was 65, Widowed, and Completely Alone Then I Moved to Cebu, Philippines

My First Night Alone in the Philippines Almost Sent Me Home at age 68
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My First Night Alone in the Philippines Almost Sent Me Home at age 68

At 70 They Tried to Put Me Away — I Chose the Philippines
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At 70 They Tried to Put Me Away — I Chose the Philippines

I've Lived in the Philippines for 7 Years Now — Here's What Every American MUST Know
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I've Lived in the Philippines for 7 Years Now — Here's What Every American MUST Know

68-Year-Old American Woman Sold Everything—Now She Lives Like a Queen in the Philippines on $2,000/m
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68-Year-Old American Woman Sold Everything—Now She Lives Like a Queen in the Philippines on $2,000/m

The “Two Filipina Sisters” I Helped Were Really a Mother Daughter Scam!
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The “Two Filipina Sisters” I Helped Were Really a Mother Daughter Scam!

At 68 a Cook Too Broke to Eat, I Moved to the Philippines
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At 68 a Cook Too Broke to Eat, I Moved to the Philippines

My Filipino Husband Never Explained Why He Wanted to Go Home. Then I Understood.
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My Filipino Husband Never Explained Why He Wanted to Go Home. Then I Understood.

At 42, I Moved My Family to the Philippines… Then Our Grocery Bill Fell by Half
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At 42, I Moved My Family to the Philippines… Then Our Grocery Bill Fell by Half