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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: Tough times [View all]Tetrachloride
(8,452 posts)47. We're on your side.
I read the responses of all
i went to the library a lot. my mom was a leader of Friends of the Library.
i gradually developed new hobbies and a job that got me out of my box. i learned to do my job better.
i learned to drink a lot more water, eat more fruits and vegetables
i learned to make curry.
i had good neighbors
For sure, you have all of us.
i bet some of us live near you
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I feel so bad for you. I lost my mom over 30 years ago, I was 39 I still cry sometimes
Walleye
Nov 2021
#2
After several calls from Hospice, I finally called them 6 months after the death of my Mom.
beveeheart
Nov 2021
#24
I don't blame myself...but just question whether she could have fought back.
Drunken Irishman
Nov 2021
#29
I went through a similar situation, my mom passed three months ago, my dad many years ago
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#25
Thank you. It was a long time ago. Daily life is easier, but I still tear up at times. I hope
GPV
Nov 2021
#60
You know, the grief never goes away, but trust me, son, you learn to live with it because...
NNadir
Nov 2021
#46
I, too, had to make the decision to put my mom in hospice. She lasted two weeks. She passed on 7
alwaysinasnit
Nov 2021
#49
Awwwww, sweetie, I'm so sorry about this. So sorry about this struggle you have to face.
calimary
Nov 2021
#55