Fayza Hassan, a 67-year-old widow, explains why she feels like a star growing old in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
My city is the best place to grow old in because within our society elders automatically command respect.
I have a great social life and can do exactly what I want now.
I feel like a star!
As a widow I can do all sorts of things that other women cannot.
My daughter is a divorcee and because of it she is always watching herself, but eventually she will gain her freedom.
I enjoy being an old lady immensely. I have real freedom now.
When I was married I could not express myself, always having to be aware of what I said, where I went and who I was seen with in case it hurt my husband’s career.
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