I’m not great, but I’ll make it through. My step mom is devastated. I’m trying to help her, but I’m not sure what to do.
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hugs coming your way
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Thanks, @anon94176359 1516171815
My condolences for your loss
I’m so sorry.
My experience with grief and grieving is that sometimes just being there for someone is enough.
Take care Trish. Remember to be kind to yourself on this hard day.
((Hugs)) - Monte
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I’m sorry for your loss. My brother died in 2005 and i know how tough it is. Sometimes all you can do is be there with a listening ear. I pray that you get through this and are able to comfort your stepmom in some way.
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Hugs. It’s been 12 years for me, and it still hits me like a train some days. Do you want to talk about happy memories, or anything? That helps me, sometimes. My dad was my best friend, and I like being able to share memories with others, and showing them how great he was.
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Thanks, @Ooorgle you are sweet
Thanks, @Montezuma you are always kind to everyone
@disciple the 10 year is the hardest except for the first
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@Ninjastar thanks
When I first discovered I had MI, he drove from MA to VA. He asked me if I wanted to call my Mom. I thought she had passed. He didn’t judge me. He was with me until I told him I was moving back to TN with my Mom
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Sorry for your loss.
Thanks so much. On the day he passed, my Step mom put the phone up to his ear. He was in a coma. I said I love you, Daddy. He said love you. Still makes me cry.
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He sounds like a really supportive guy. I can tell how much you love him from your words. He was lucky to have a kid like you.
It wasn’t all good. He was an alcoholic and absent for years. We became close when he sobered up. He even asked me to live with him.
The last 3 months of his life brought us very close together.
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I’m glad you were able to find some peace at the end, then. And I’m glad he was able to turn his life around before it was too late.
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Sorry for your loss, Trish.
I hate thinking about the day one of my parents passes, but I know it will come eventually. Don’t know who I’ll be without them
I kinda had that feeling, too. I was devastated when my Mom died of cancer in 2007. But, it kinda prepared me for my Dad dying of cancer in 2009.
I felt stronger, and got some independence back. I still really miss them both.
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That’s so sad that both of your parents are dead
I agree. My step Mom, whom I call Smom, has really been there for me. I just hope I can be there for her, too. She is so giving. I love her very much.
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That’s wonderful that your stepmom loves you
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We’ve grown really close. Thanks, hon.
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