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In reply to the discussion: My brother passed away last week. His penchant for not taking care [View all]applegrove
(123,618 posts)75. No he just was not good at being responsible. His giddyness was charming.
Two sides of the same package. That being said his partner did try to get him go get checked out. She did not know the full extent of his health. They had plans to move to Greece or Vancouver after they both retired.They loved traveling the world together on her business trips. He would have had a very good life if he had just been a more serious person. I am so mad at him. His partner was robbed of the future.
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My brother passed away last week. His penchant for not taking care [View all]
applegrove
May 2021
OP
There are lots of stories. Once, my sister's family got in the minivan to drive the
applegrove
May 2021
#10
One of your brother's blessings was having you as a sibling. Both your love and your heartbreak
Atticus
May 2021
#5
what a beautiful post. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear big brother..(((hugs)))
samnsara
May 2021
#6
Oh that is just terrible. We are going to wait for a long time before we have
applegrove
May 2021
#118
We'll get through it. I can certainly take some inspiration from the mistake
applegrove
May 2021
#121
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Vibes for healing and comfort and peace to you and your
niyad
May 2021
#28
He made a lot of friends over his life. A lot. I'm hoping he becomes a cautionary
applegrove
May 2021
#74
He sounds like such an interesting person! I'm sorry he didn't understand how many people would
Karadeniz
May 2021
#29
I know it helps you not a bit, but I've had a similar row to hoe over my sister.
BobTheSubgenius
May 2021
#44
You do a loved one much honor, it is apt that this beautiful piece would be your 100,000 ...
marble falls
May 2021
#61