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Bereavement

Easterncedar

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21. Oh my. That's beautiful and terrible

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #10)

Mon Feb 10, 2025, 07:23 PM

Feb 10

If we are lucky enough to have people to love, there will be grief for someone eventually. I have never gotten over any of them, but I try to hold on to the good memories and be properly grateful to have known such wonderful people. I would really rather go next.

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There is a constant melancholy in losing a spouse. I realize many others have lost a husband or wife. [View all] Duncanpup Feb 10 OP

Ya got me crying, don't ever stop writing dunc questionseverything Feb 10 #1

I agree. Just passed 6 years of my husband's death.... maptap22 Feb 10 #2

Eight for me. tavernier Feb 10 #4

Hugs Duncanpup Feb 10 #16

Just can't beat a truck driver hug! tavernier Feb 10 #20

One of the most beautiful things a person can feature is the ability to love. NNadir Feb 10 #3

My husband died in January 2017 Marthe48 Feb 10 #5

Hugs to you Duncanpup Feb 10 #6

dyslexic writing Son of Stan Feb 10 #7

Not yet three years for me. Feeling a little Ilsa Feb 10 #8

Hugs Duncanpup Feb 10 #17

Almost 8 for me now Easterncedar Feb 10 #22

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😭😭😭 I didn't know you were a fellow MFOer! I was logistics, 1st Battalion and LiberalLoner Feb 10 #9

😁😂 Duncanpup Feb 10 #18

I don't know if it is any comfort JustAnotherGen Feb 10 #10

I have tears for you. Duncanpup Feb 10 #19

Oh my. That's beautiful and terrible Easterncedar Feb 10 #21

I so appreciate your posts. MLAA Feb 10 #11

Dammit Dunc, write the freaking book! Been asking for it for over 12 years! marble falls Feb 10 #12

❤️ littlemissmartypants Feb 10 #13

Hugs to you❣️ pioche4 Feb 10 #14

A big hug to your golden boy and one for you. sinkingfeeling Feb 10 #15

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