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soldierant

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22. I knew there was a reason

Reply to Raven (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2025, 10:44 PM

May 11

I saved the email this came in ... hope it helps.

https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/for-those-who-hurt-on-mothers-day

I never had children, never wanted to. What I had was endometriosis and the only thing connected with reproduction I ever wanted was menopause. But I generally agree with almost everything John has to say. And 100% with this essay. So it's from me too.

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Still a Mother, always a Mother. Please save a special thought for those of us who have lost a child. This [View all] Raven May 11 OP

You are in my thoughts, Raven... hlthe2b May 11 #1

One of my friends lost her son last wk Marthe48 May 11 #2

💐💔💐 blm May 11 #3

THANK you. Duppers May 11 #4

That is a tough one. I am so sorry and it doesn't matter how many years ago. LoisB May 11 #16

Thinking of you and Will today. quaint May 11 #5

So hard to imagine anything worse than burying your child. OAITW r.2.0 May 11 #6

Bless you Raven. redwitch May 11 #7

Sending special warm love to you and others. MuseRider May 11 #8

Sending love Diamond_Dog May 11 #9

Raven 💚 Clouds Passing May 11 #10

I had two sons. PoindexterOglethorpe May 11 #11

.... Clouds Passing May 11 #12

I believe that too. I am sorry. LoisB May 11 #18

Answering others. Maybe it depends on what you think of them first glace, how you feel that day etc electric_blue68 May 12 #23

Know that I share your pain. True Blue American May 12 #27

Some years after my brother, younger by 3 years and my only sibling, died way too young... 3catwoman3 May 12 #29

Thank you for your post. PoindexterOglethorpe May 13 #31

I have a friend whose son took his own life mnhtnbb May 13 #30

Thinking of you today, Raven. calimary May 11 #13

Sending kind thoughts and hugs. MLAA May 11 #14

Yes markie May 11 #15

Peace to all the mothers (and fathers) who have lost a child. There is no greater loss. LoisB May 11 #17

I feel their pain. kacekwl May 11 #19

You are not alone MorbidButterflyTat May 11 #20

I am so sorry Raven JMCKUSICK May 11 #21

I knew there was a reason soldierant May 11 #22

Strength to you all electric_blue68 May 12 #24

I think I understand your pain. Ptah May 12 #25

Yes, it is True Blue American May 12 #26

My prayer is for anyone who has lost a child from their lives. marble falls May 12 #28

❤️ underpants May 14 #32