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In reply to the discussion: 40 years ago today, my life changed forever. [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)25. A moving post.
I've never heard it described quite that way. I understand what you mean.
As we get older, of course, more and more of us join the club. But I am one of five, so I will probably not be the last one standing. I will not experience that not being able to reminisce with someone who shares the memories. I've had a taste of it, though, at times. It's odd, knowing that no one you're in contact with remembers the things you do, the grandparents, the experiences.
12 hours from your mother is a long way. Have you thought of moving closer to her? Does she have someone in her town to help look after her?
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I am so sorry for your loss. How generous of you to share your story with us, thank you.
FM123
Feb 2018
#20
I just recently started to think about the possibility of not having my sister on earth with me
onlyadream
Feb 2018
#23
I was 15 when my brother was killed in a plane crash on his way to Vietnam.
Freedomofspeech
Feb 2018
#49
Dear 3catwoman3, I feel the irreplaceable loss of your magnificent brother,
peacebuzzard
Feb 2018
#60