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In reply to the discussion: My husband collapsed and died tonight. [View all]2 Meow Momma
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Im sorry for your great loss.
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That is platinum advice right there. All of it. We don't talk about death nearly enough.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 30
#142
Oh, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved. I sincerely hope that you're surrounded by the love & caring of your
The_REAL_Ecumenist
Oct 30
#31
I wish you peace with the knowledge that your care for your husband over the years made a tremendous difference...
hlthe2b
Oct 30
#32
We hear you, we're listening, keep talking through it as much as you need or want to.
Think. Again.
Oct 30
#35
I am so sorry. Peace and strength to you and his other family and friends.
mucholderthandirt
Oct 30
#41
"wrap your mind around it"? (natural thoughts) He was/is loved. He loved you. You & son were there. Stuff happens.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 30
#43
I can't imagine what you've just experienced, but as we age I guess we have to accept this is going to happen
Vinca
Oct 30
#84
I cannot even begin to know what you've just been through. I don't even know the depth of what it ...
marble falls
Oct 30
#101
My husband and I have been together since 1982. I don't know what I'd do if he died either?
lark
Oct 30
#115
I think you may be in shock. I'm emotionally wrapping my arms around you in a comforting hug.
Joinfortmill
Oct 30
#117
I am so sorry for you and your son. I glad you felt you could come here to share your grief.
Fla Dem
Oct 30
#126
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and the trauma you and your son have been through.
Trueblue Texan
Oct 30
#130
Your loss already happened over time. The good you've done masks this last bit.
Festivito
Oct 30
#133
I am so very sorry for your loss! You have my very deepest condolences. I am glad that DU provided you a safe place to
LaMouffette
Oct 30
#148
Please check in now and again and let us know you are okay. Anonymous we may be, but we care about you.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 30
#153
its a blessing, but its damned too fast. my uncle's mother in law was slipping into AZ, had a heart attack
pansypoo53219
Oct 30
#192
Condolences to you and your family. Peace & love be with all of you in the days to come.
Hekate
Oct 30
#205
Woah, that's just Awful! My condolences. Especially bc it was a sudden shock...
electric_blue68
Oct 30
#244
I'm so sorry. Even it you expect it "someday" it is always such a shock to the system.
flying_wahini
Oct 30
#257
Big hugs from me. Losing someone suddenly when you think there's more time is the worst...
Violet_Crumble
Oct 30
#259