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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: Grief spasms. [View all]markie
(23,519 posts)33. really no words
but we do try sometimes... I am truly so sorry for your loss (I used to hate those words when people said that to me but I realize there are no good words)
Thank you for the words you write
In the past 4-5 years, I have lost my mother, my father, a son, (lesser degree- a business that was meant to help the community) another son in an accident with TBI.... my husband was the one who kept me together... he died a little over a year ago and I still haven't figured out how people manage great loss everyday
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You are right---those who have not lost a child can't understand the profound grief and sadness
Atticus
Jan 2023
#5
There is a good thing and Daisy would have loved it! I have a grandchild born and named Dante and
CTyankee
Jan 2023
#34
at her service her brother (my exhusband) said "Daisy always said I was the smart one in the family
CTyankee
Jan 2023
#37
He was actually surprised when he was served divorce papers. He said that was "cold."
CTyankee
Jan 2023
#39