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Post by the4thpip on Dec 26, 2016 9:20:20 GMT -5
Very sorry, Simon.
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Post by Cei-U! on Dec 26, 2016 9:37:44 GMT -5
Yesterday morning, my father died. He had been terminally ill for a number of months with a recurrence of cancer, so the fact of his dying wasn't a shock though nothing can prepare you for the news that it has actually happened. I've been been alternating between numbness and complete meltdown, particularly when someone expresses sympathy or concern over the phone, or some other random event triggers it (hearing Wish You Were Here on the radio as I was driving down to my parents' place had me absolutely in pieces). I've spent yesterday and today partly with my mother, partly alone in a hotel. I don't even really know why I'm writing this here - just having another late night meltdown out of nowhere, and felt like I had to share with someone. My deepest sympathies, Simon. I've been where you are and it isn't easy (not that it should be). If posting here helps, I'm glad we CCFers could be here for you. God bless. Kurt |
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Post by Phil Maurice on Dec 26, 2016 9:51:34 GMT -5
Yesterday morning, my father died. He had been terminally ill for a number of months with a recurrence of cancer, so the fact of his dying wasn't a shock though nothing can prepare you for the news that it has actually happened. I've been been alternating between numbness and complete meltdown, particularly when someone expresses sympathy or concern over the phone, or some other random event triggers it (hearing Wish You Were Here on the radio as I was driving down to my parents' place had me absolutely in pieces). I've spent yesterday and today partly with my mother, partly alone in a hotel. I don't even really know why I'm writing this here - just having another late night meltdown out of nowhere, and felt like I had to share with someone. A terrible thing to have to endure. I can only add to the many voices here and offer sincere condolences to you and your family. |
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Post by Prince Hal on Dec 26, 2016 12:26:04 GMT -5
Yesterday morning, my father died. He had been terminally ill for a number of months with a recurrence of cancer, so the fact of his dying wasn't a shock though nothing can prepare you for the news that it has actually happened. I've been been alternating between numbness and complete meltdown, particularly when someone expresses sympathy or concern over the phone, or some other random event triggers it (hearing Wish You Were Here on the radio as I was driving down to my parents' place had me absolutely in pieces). I've spent yesterday and today partly with my mother, partly alone in a hotel. I don't even really know why I'm writing this here - just having another late night meltdown out of nowhere, and felt like I had to share with someone. Sorry to hear this. It's never easy, but to have it happen at this time of year is even more painful, I'm sure. How each of us copes with death is entirely individual; there is no prescribed way to react. If this place is a comfort or a good place to vent, rant, seek solace, whatever, don't feel that it is odd to avail yourself of it. My condolences, Simon. |
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Post by wickedmountain on Dec 26, 2016 13:27:25 GMT -5
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Post by Farrar on Dec 26, 2016 17:23:48 GMT -5
Simon, I'm very sorry to hear about your father. My condolences to you and your family.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 14:47:01 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words, my friends - you've shown again what a community of good people we have here.
It's all still very raw, but the meltdowns are getting further apart. The official offices open tomorrow, so at last we can start to get his affairs in order
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Post by Confessor on Dec 27, 2016 16:41:54 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words, my friends - you've shown again what a community of good people we have here. It's all still very raw, but the meltdowns are getting further apart. The official offices open tomorrow, so at last we can start to get his affairs in order Glad you're bearing up a little. If you're anything like me when my father died, putting a loved one's affairs in order and arranging a funeral can be a useful distraction amongst the heartache. It kinda gives you some direction or something else to focus on. |
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Post by Cei-U! on Dec 27, 2016 17:27:36 GMT -5
Very true. When my mother passed, details like picking out a casket and determining what her headstone would say fell to me (my brother handled the legal stuff and my sister picked out her outfit and oversaw her hair and makeup). It was good to put my own feelings aside and try to do it like she would've wanted it done.
Kurt
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Post by tarkintino on Dec 27, 2016 18:57:49 GMT -5
Yesterday morning, my father died. He had been terminally ill for a number of months with a recurrence of cancer, so the fact of his dying wasn't a shock though nothing can prepare you for the news that it has actually happened. I've been been alternating between numbness and complete meltdown, particularly when someone expresses sympathy or concern over the phone, or some other random event triggers it (hearing Wish You Were Here on the radio as I was driving down to my parents' place had me absolutely in pieces). I've spent yesterday and today partly with my mother, partly alone in a hotel. I don't even really know why I'm writing this here - just having another late night meltdown out of nowhere, and felt like I had to share with someone. Thoughts & prayers to you Simon. I lost my mother six years ago, and the reaction was similar, even though I know she has left her earthly problems behind. With time, I hope you will only think of your dad's better days. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 20:05:07 GMT -5
Tried to get Smash Mouth's "All-Star" stuck in my friends' heads and now it's stuck in mine and I may go mad.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 27, 2016 20:06:02 GMT -5
My new eyeliner arrived, guys. Just the eyeliner. lol.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 20:07:43 GMT -5
Is that from Amazon?
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 27, 2016 20:08:38 GMT -5
Yes! lol. They are RIDICULOUS about the size boxes they mail things in. Shipping is hard, okay?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 20:11:19 GMT -5
My new eyeliner arrived, guys. Just the eyeliner. lol. They sent you complimentary polyair bags (I love getting them, I re-use them when packing comics)  |
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