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Lifeafter70

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18. I'm sorry you are feeling guilt for something you have no control over

Reply to Sparkly (Original post)

Sat May 31, 2025, 04:03 PM

May 31

My son expreses those same feelings. I let him talk because that is what he needs at that moment.
I'm grateful that I have will have more time with him. I'm sure your family feels the same and understands.

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Guilt [View all] Sparkly Jan 2025 OP

I wish I had some truly helpful answers, or at least suggestions, for you, niyad Jan 2025 #1

That is exactly what I need -- thank you! Sparkly Jan 2025 #2

You are most welcome. I am often up late ( this is not late), if you need niyad Jan 2025 #3

I felt similar with my family after my heart episode blm Jan 2025 #4

Thank you. Sparkly Jan 2025 #7

Please don't feel guilty. Frasier Balzov Jan 2025 #5

That perspective is reality, as well. Sparkly Jan 2025 #8

Some Thoughts PikaBlue Jan 2025 #6

WOW - thank you so very much for this!! Sparkly Jan 2025 #9

I love you, Sparkly XanaDUer2 Jan 2025 #10

I love you back Sparkly Jan 2025 #12

I do not know if this is helpful at all but the process of my mom's Maraya1969 Jan 2025 #11

I think I know what you mean Sparkly Jan 2025 #13

I am so sorry this haunts you purr-rat beauty Feb 2025 #14

Thank you. Sparkly Feb 2025 #15

Checking in, how are you? purr-rat beauty Feb 2025 #16

Kind of you to ask, thank you. Sparkly Mar 2025 #17

I'm sorry you are feeling guilt for something you have no control over Lifeafter70 May 31 #18