Meet Rob. We can’t show you his face. Not because he’s hiding from the alpaca mafia—but because he used to be a dentist and prefers a little mystery. He says, “I didn’t get into alpaca farming for the fame… or the spit showers.” Fair enough. Rob lives solo on a wild alpaca ranch—23 fluffy spit-enigmas...Read More

Alex was a free man… well, almost. He’d moved out of home and was living large – or at least, trying to.There was just one tiny, tiny problem: his European mother. Her maternal radar was so sharp it would put a military-grade sonar system to shame.If Alex didn’t respond in under 3 minutes, she was...Read More

Living alone has its charms, but it also comes with unique challenges, especially in an older house like Shelly’s from the 1920s. Picture this: it’s the dead of night, and suddenly, “chirp, chirp, chirp” echoes through the house. The dreaded sound of a low smoke alarm battery. For a short lady like Shelly, living alone...Read More

Gerry had always been independent. At 78, he lived alone and managed just fine—until the day he didn’t. One evening, he tripped in his kitchen and fell hard. Pain shot through his leg. He tried to move but couldn’t — his hip was broken. With no phone within reach and no one expecting him, Gerry...Read More

Hi, I’m Sue! I live alone and have been renovating my dream home for the past few years. I love getting stuck into projects—yes, I use tradespeople when I need to, but I also enjoy doing a lot of the work myself. There’s something really satisfying about it (most of the time!). Every week, I...Read More