It was time to stop. But like many plotters, my plot has been the core of my life and my identity, and I will struggle with who I am now I'm not a plotter. Oddly, this aspect of leaving is not mentioned in these G letters, or the article they reply to. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
My condolences we are giving up our plot this year. 14 years of struggle from bare earth to now. But bad knees and other priorities have made it impractical. You will miss it greatly. It was my happy space to be alone with just nature and the plants. Grieve. #allotments
It's such a big moment, but we'll cope better for understanding the scale of the change. Do you have a garden or anything at home? Or will this be the end for you and planting, as it is for me?
I've a huge garden hence the need to concentrate on getting it straight before we downsize. If you are without & deprived of any growing space it is terrible. Access to space & the open air is rarely mentioned but its a huge benefit to those without a garden. #Allotments aren't just about vegetables
The allotments have also been the perfect social context for me. I have serious social anxiety, and find it difficult or impossible to join in group things etc and impossible to "socialise", but the relationships that develop between plot neighbours is perfect for me. So yes, not just about veg.
Sorry to hear that is the background to your loss. Maybe you could volunteer or seek out a charity that works outside with people with anxiety issues. There is a scheme which pairs gardeners with older people who can't manage their garden. Just a small space will make a the difference. House plants?