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Bereavement

FirstLight

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7. She was my protector and advocate through so much...

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 17, 2022, 10:47 PM

Nov 2022

through single parenting she was my backup...she was the one who talked dad into buying me a house so I wouldn't be screwed by renting, she fought teachers when I was a kid, and let me stay home sick because she knew I wasn't ok...

She is STILL my best guardian but damn, what I wouldn't give for one of her hugs

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Well it's been more than 6 months since Mom passed... [View all] FirstLight Nov 2022 OP

Sending you hugs. MLAA Nov 2022 #1

Oh my heart.... WVGal1963 Nov 2022 #2

Keep your memories close..they will help you thru missing your mom Deuxcents Nov 2022 #3

Focus on the happy times you shared with your Mom. magicarpet Nov 2022 #4

I feel you. It's tough. blm Nov 2022 #5

You had a wonderful relationship with your mom RainCaster Nov 2022 #6

She was my protector and advocate through so much... FirstLight Nov 2022 #7

I understand your grief jfz9580m Oct 2023 #8

Sending you hugs irisblue Oct 2023 #9