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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: Not sure where to post this ... my mom just died. [View all]DFW
(54,349 posts)25. Happened to me, too
My brother called from the States to say she had had a stroke and would be gone by the time I got on a plane. So I didn't.
Some things you just gotta live with. Time heals it over, but you never forget, take it from one who has been there.
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Condolences and no matter what happens ,it seems there's usually some form of guilt comes with loss
lunasun
May 2018
#2
My heart hurts for you. And I'm sure she knows you were there in spirit if not in body.
raven mad
May 2018
#7
I am so sorry! I have regrets about my parents, too, but in time I have
GreenPartyVoter
May 2018
#30
Reaching out to you with white light and gentle, but solid support. Be kind to yourself.
Guilded Lilly
May 2018
#33
Im so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your mom wouldn't want you to beat yourself up
lunamagica
May 2018
#39