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My brother died. (Original Post) murielm99 Aug 2021 OP
So sorry, Muriel! viva la Aug 2021 #1
My Condolences On Your Loss nt SoCalDavidS Aug 2021 #2
I'm very sorry, muriel. brer cat Aug 2021 #3
Condolences and much peace to you and your family. madaboutharry Aug 2021 #4
So sorry to hear this, murielm99. littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #5
I'm so sorry Muriel! NT redwitch Aug 2021 #6
I'm so sorry that happened XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #7
I'm so sorry for your loss and your family's. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #8
I'm so very sorry, Muriel :( lamp_shade Aug 2021 #9
I am so sorry. Maraya1969 Aug 2021 #10
So sorry Muriel. Take care of yourself JohnSJ Aug 2021 #11
So sorry. Come back when you can. Grieving comes and goes after the first shock. applegrove Aug 2021 #12
So sad for your family. Good vibes sent. LakeArenal Aug 2021 #13
Please accept my sympathy. Take care of yourself and return when it feels right. nt Atticus Aug 2021 #14
I am so sorry for your loss UpInArms Aug 2021 #15
I'm so very sorry!! GPV Aug 2021 #16
I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. Please take care. lucca18 Aug 2021 #17
Deepest condolences to you polmaven Aug 2021 #18
Holding you in my heart, muriel... n/t TygrBright Aug 2021 #19
I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Aug 2021 #20
So sorry for your loss. There has been far too much loss over the past 18 months. Lonestarblue Aug 2021 #21
. Omaha Steve Aug 2021 #22
So sorry for your loss! Dreampuff Aug 2021 #23
Sincerest sympathy to you and the family. This will be tough and I hope you don't have to fly or be Karadeniz Aug 2021 #24
. ancianita Aug 2021 #25
You have my sympathy KT2000 Aug 2021 #26
So sorry jmbar2 Aug 2021 #27
So sorry, murielm99. pazzyanne Aug 2021 #28
So sorry to hear this ybbor Aug 2021 #29
I'm so sorry. barbtries Aug 2021 #30
I am sorry for your loss. nt Gore1FL Aug 2021 #31
Sorry for your loss. n/t Moebym Aug 2021 #32
I'm so sorry. yardwork Aug 2021 #33
I am so sorry for your loss Murphyb849 Aug 2021 #34
My condolences rebe303 Aug 2021 #35
My condolences rebe303 Aug 2021 #36
So sorry snowybirdie Aug 2021 #37
So sorry for you, your family and his family. Find peace in your memories of him. Fla Dem Aug 2021 #38
My sympathy, been through this. No way to send strong enough positive thoughts. Paper Roses Aug 2021 #39
So sorry for your loss. beveeheart Aug 2021 #40
Deepest condolences. NNadir Aug 2021 #41
May happy memories help you. I am sorry for your loss irisblue Aug 2021 #42
... Piasladic Aug 2021 #43
Condolences,murielm99 gademocrat7 Aug 2021 #44
So very sorry.... louslobbs Aug 2021 #45
Something I learned from my mother when my brother died much too young... 3catwoman3 Aug 2021 #46
My sincere condolences, Muriel. pnwmom Aug 2021 #47
Love and condolences, murielm99. babylonsister Aug 2021 #48
My sincere condolences to you Muirel. kairos12 Aug 2021 #49
Losing a sib is always hard. MuseRider Aug 2021 #50
I'm so sorry. davsand Aug 2021 #51
Deepest sympathies zeusdogmom Aug 2021 #52
Condolences peggysue2 Aug 2021 #53
So very sorry for your loss. Please know that your DU family is holding you and yours in niyad Aug 2021 #54
I'm so very sorry, murielm99 catbyte Aug 2021 #55
My sincere condolences. c-rational Aug 2021 #56
I'm so sorry... CaptainTruth Aug 2021 #57
Deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling Aug 2021 #58
This is sad....to you and your family.... turbinetree Aug 2021 #59
We understand. DFW Aug 2021 #60
Condolences mzmolly Aug 2021 #61
Take care of yourself. Pepsidog Aug 2021 #62
Thinking of you. nolabear Aug 2021 #63
I'm so sorry for your loss, Muriel. Take care of business, & take care of yourself. Hekate Aug 2021 #64
So sorry for your loss. rustysgurl Aug 2021 #65
Oh man. No words. mahina Aug 2021 #66
Sorry. Jay25 Aug 2021 #67
So sorry for your loss lillypaddle Aug 2021 #68
So sorry for your loss. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2021 #69
... orleans Aug 2021 #70
Sincere condolences to you and your family. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #71
Condolences dear FakeNoose Aug 2021 #72
... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2021 #73
. Dave in VA Aug 2021 #74
Sincerest condolences Hiawatha Pete Aug 2021 #75
Take time orangecrush Aug 2021 #76
I am sorry for your loss. Moostache Aug 2021 #77
So Sorry The Polack MSgt Aug 2021 #78
I'm so sorry and I know how it feels eilen Aug 2021 #79
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Aug 2021 #80
My sympathy to bdamomma Aug 2021 #81
I'm sorry for your loss. My best to you. Be strong. Progressive Jones Aug 2021 #82
So so sorry sdfernando Aug 2021 #83
I'm so sorry for your loss. Alliepoo Aug 2021 #84
My deepest sympathies BlueMTexpat Aug 2021 #85
My condolences to you MustLoveBeagles Aug 2021 #86
Deepest Condolences Leith Aug 2021 #87
I'm so very sorry cate94 Aug 2021 #88
I'm so sorry for your loss. susanr516 Aug 2021 #89
You have my condolences, murielm99. oasis Aug 2021 #90
So sorry. momta Aug 2021 #91
Take care of yourself. betsuni Aug 2021 #92
Hugs to you and your family lunatica Aug 2021 #93
My sincerest condolences. majdrfrtim Aug 2021 #94
I am so sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #95
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2021 #96
I'm so sorry for your loss. Laurelin Aug 2021 #97
Deepest sympathies. Granny M Aug 2021 #98
Deepest sympathy malaise Aug 2021 #99
So very very sorry. PCIntern Aug 2021 #100
So sorry. Take care of yourself and your family first. George II Aug 2021 #101
... MiHale Aug 2021 #102
So sorry! True Blue American Aug 2021 #103
I'm 😢 so sorry seta1950 Aug 2021 #104
I am so sorry, Murielm. sheshe2 Aug 2021 #105
You have my deepest condolences. Mr. Scorpio Aug 2021 #106
I'm so sorry. mountain grammy Aug 2021 #107
I am so sorry for your loss pandr32 Aug 2021 #108
I'm so sorry wryter2000 Aug 2021 #109
I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Aug 2021 #110
I'm so sorry, Muriel Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #111
So sorry, Muriel.. I know how hard Cha Aug 2021 #112
I am so very sorry for your loss. onecaliberal Aug 2021 #113
I wish I had the right words for you. Unknown Beatle Aug 2021 #114
So sorry, Muriel. May you and all his loved ones find peace. No Vested Interest Aug 2021 #115
Condolences to you & other family members. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2021 #116

madaboutharry

(41,390 posts)
4. Condolences and much peace to you and your family.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 04:23 PM
Aug 2021

May your brother’s memory be a blessing.

littlemissmartypants

(25,904 posts)
5. So sorry to hear this, murielm99.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 04:23 PM
Aug 2021

I hope you find comfort in the happy memories he left behind. Stay strong.





wendyb-NC

(3,889 posts)
20. I'm so sorry to hear that
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:02 PM
Aug 2021

That's such a sad loss. My heart goes out to you and the circle of loved ones who grieve with you. My sincere condolences to you, Muriel.

Lonestarblue

(11,983 posts)
21. So sorry for your loss. There has been far too much loss over the past 18 months.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:04 PM
Aug 2021

Wishing peace for you and your family.

Karadeniz

(23,546 posts)
24. Sincerest sympathy to you and the family. This will be tough and I hope you don't have to fly or be
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:08 PM
Aug 2021

In crowds.

KT2000

(20,949 posts)
26. You have my sympathy
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:12 PM
Aug 2021

Don't know what i would do if I lost my brother so I am so sorry for your loss.

pazzyanne

(6,620 posts)
28. So sorry, murielm99.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:18 PM
Aug 2021

My heart goes out to you, and prayers are in the wind on thier way to you. Take care of you.

barbtries

(29,951 posts)
30. I'm so sorry.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:22 PM
Aug 2021

take all the time you need. If you want to share about him and your loss, there is a Bereavement topic in "support groups" - in case you didn't already know.

Paper Roses

(7,517 posts)
39. My sympathy, been through this. No way to send strong enough positive thoughts.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:32 PM
Aug 2021

They say things will get better. My thoughts: No they don't. Keep your good memories in your heart and remember the good times.

3catwoman3

(25,665 posts)
46. Something I learned from my mother when my brother died much too young...
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 05:44 PM
Aug 2021

...at 23 back in 1978 was that she found it comforting rather than distressing when people shared memories of him. It helped her some to know that he was not forgotten.

A hug from afar.

MuseRider

(34,408 posts)
50. Losing a sib is always hard.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 06:04 PM
Aug 2021

Condolences to you. May your memories give you comfort, if not now then later. Get through this as best as you can then sort it out as you go along, just be easy on yourself and do what you can only when you can. Many warm hugs.

niyad

(120,663 posts)
54. So very sorry for your loss. Please know that your DU family is holding you and yours in
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 06:16 PM
Aug 2021

light. Here if you need us.

DFW

(56,896 posts)
60. We understand.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 06:27 PM
Aug 2021

I'm sorry the real world hit you with such a cruel reason for a leave of absence.

rustysgurl

(1,050 posts)
65. So sorry for your loss.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 06:33 PM
Aug 2021

Please take the time to care for yourself during this difficult time.

FakeNoose

(36,005 posts)
72. Condolences dear
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 06:50 PM
Aug 2021


May he rest in peace. May you find contentment in grieving with your loved ones.

Moostache

(10,180 posts)
77. I am sorry for your loss.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 07:08 PM
Aug 2021

These have been trying times for everyone and the loss of a loved one is a trauma all its own. May your grief be shortened by good memories long.

eilen

(4,950 posts)
79. I'm so sorry and I know how it feels
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 07:13 PM
Aug 2021

My brother was the closest person who knew me the best, the longest of anyone that was alive-- which means I am the only one who carries the earliest memories of his life. He was my fellow traveler, the one who survived the 1970s and 1980s with me. We have a younger sister but she had a very different experience than we did. I love my sister, don't get me wrong but me and my brother... we were there before her. So him exiting without warning was very traumatic. I still am not over it. It helps in a way that he lived in a different state and I can imagine him still there but the not communicating is what makes me very sad still, years later. I help out his grandchild and that helps a little. So I get you.

sdfernando

(5,424 posts)
83. So so sorry
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 08:29 PM
Aug 2021

Take all the time you need to grieve…in time thoughts of your brother will bring a smile.

Alliepoo

(2,503 posts)
84. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 08:49 PM
Aug 2021

Please accept my condolences. It’s a very hard thing to lose your brother. Wishing you and your family peace.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
93. Hugs to you and your family
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 11:59 PM
Aug 2021

Losing a sibling is one of the hardest ones! It’s just not supposed to happen!

majdrfrtim

(340 posts)
94. My sincerest condolences.
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 12:26 AM
Aug 2021

Every new grief has the ability to reawaken any/every old grief.

Grief is not a mental illness even though it sure as hell can *feel* like one (probably for the above reason).

Blessings upon you and your family.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,046 posts)
116. Condolences to you & other family members.
Sun Nov 7, 2021, 02:21 AM
Nov 2021

May you find strength, healing, and eventually a return of joy.

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