I never expect a reply to emails, etc. and tell people so - especially the grandchildren. The worry about what to say when you are not used to expressing concern or condolensces or simply find writing difficult to manage for whateveer reason, just makes life more pressured. I've always found it very difficult, resenting getting post that demanded a reply and worrying about the weight of guilt as I found putting words in order when writing, very difficult. Then recently it has suddenly become easier - I don't know why unless it is just the being retired with fewer demands on my time, I can focus my attention differently.
I would hate to make those demands on my friends & family and saddle them with the guilt, though I reply to contacts as soon as I can now.
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