Any other single no kids, no grandkids aunt or uncle who feels invisible at the holidays with family?

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13. Let me take your questions one at a time....

1. "Have any of you dealt with this issue?"

Yes, I also am dealing with invisibility, but on a regular basis. I am a 78 year old retiree who is leasing a house with my son, DIL, and her 2 sons who recently graduated high school. They all work, have completely different lifestyles, outlooks, and political views from mine, and they all mostly stay in their own personal areas whenever they are home. There is minimal interaction with them and there is not a real family feel to the situation. Whenever there is a conversation I usually can't relate or contribute anything meaningful. Since I no longer drive and have limited mobility, I have adapted to a loner lifestyle. But thanks to DU, I am able to communicate with like minded friends and I at least have my "DU family".

2. "Any words of wisdom?"

No, I am not a licensed professional and am not qualified to address this issue for anyone else, so calling the folks at Kaiser to seek genuine professional guidance sounds like a good idea.

Best wishes and good luck!