shaxper
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Post by shaxper on Feb 27, 2016 21:56:03 GMT -5
Laid my Mom to rest today. She's beside my Dad again for the first time in almost 17 years. I'm really tired. And I miss her like crazy. Oh wow, my friend. We're here for you if there's anything you need. I buried my dad 12 years ago. I've been there, if that helps in any small way.
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Post by lobsterjohnson on Feb 27, 2016 22:28:58 GMT -5
My condolences to both Slam_Bradley and MechaGodzilla.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 23:29:23 GMT -5
My condolences to both Slam_Bradley and MechaGodzilla. LobsterJohnson, thanks for your post here. Appreciate it very much!
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Post by realjla on Feb 28, 2016 4:30:40 GMT -5
I'm also dealing with a death in the family, and a forthcoming funeral. Just last week, a favorite cousin died suddenly, of a heart attack following a medical procedure. He was only 49 years old, and had some serious health problems, but losing him under these circumstances was still unexpected. He was like a brother to me, and I'd grown even closer to that side of the family, especially after I'd lost two of my own three siblings over the last few years. Meanwhile, this issue, and others, are bringing out some of the worst aspects of my remaining sibling's 'significant other', who is in a very dysfunctional relationship, and has for years had a strained relationship with much of the family. As trite as it may be, the phrase 'Just say no to drugs' fits in with some of that dysfunction. Circumstances have dictated staying with this sibling and getting a first hand reminder of the '(in)significant other's' self-destructive behavior. I'd be willing to trade the 'insig other' for my cousin, but apparently, that kind of bargain only happens in Spider-man comics...
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Post by impulse on Feb 28, 2016 10:47:41 GMT -5
Ugh. My sincere condolences to Slam, Mecha and realjla. So sorry for your losses.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 13:11:48 GMT -5
realjla, you are not alone and I understand your words in your post. Sorry for the lost of your favorite cousin of whom you admire greatly.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Feb 28, 2016 14:35:00 GMT -5
My condolences on your loss, RealJLA.
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Post by Mormel on Feb 28, 2016 15:32:53 GMT -5
I had a moment of raw, naked panic today. The scope and complexity of this book project momentarily overwhelmed me and I found myself thinking "I'm out of my depth! I can't do this!" After a few seconds of sweating and hyperventilating and fighting the urge to puke, I calmed myself down and realized that no, I'm not and yes, I can. I'm fine now but man, I hope that's not gonna become a thing! Cei-U! I summon the sheer terror! PS I hadn't noticed Slam's post before writing this. Puts my petty problems to shame! It's really not petty. Fear of failure is a very real thing, and it's something that can eat away at you and put you in a very dark place. So I wish you all the best on finishing the book; there is absolutely no shame in hitting a few snags along the way, so long as you can get yourself untangled.
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Post by The Captain on Feb 28, 2016 15:50:02 GMT -5
My condolences to Slam, realjla, and MechaGodzilla. I'm sorry to hear of your losses, and I pray that you find peace in this time of sorrow in your lives.
I'm amazed at the kindness of this community on a daily basis. Whether it be for someone going through loss of a loved one, loss of a job (as I did recently), concern over a relationship, a struggle with depression, worry about a work project, or anything else that comes up, the way that everyone pulls together for one another is truly incredible.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 16:11:22 GMT -5
When it rains it pours
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Post by Gene on Feb 28, 2016 20:58:54 GMT -5
Condolences to Slam, MechaGodzilla and RealJLA. You and your families will be in my thoughts.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Feb 29, 2016 10:04:04 GMT -5
My condolences to Slam, realjla, and MechaGodzilla. I'm sorry to hear of your losses, and I pray that you find peace in this time of sorrow in your lives. I'm amazed at the kindness of this community on a daily basis. Whether it be for someone going through loss of a loved one, loss of a job (as I did recently), concern over a relationship, a struggle with depression, worry about a work project, or anything else that comes up, the way that everyone pulls together for one another is truly incredible. What we've created here is pretty incredible, a community of decent, caring people, which is hard enough to find in the real world, and especially online. Everyone here has contributed to building this place and deserves to be commended.
Pretty much all of us have dealt with losses (family, friends, jobs, relationships, etc) and other worries, so we can relate, and it's good to see people online not afraid to show empathy. Obviously nothing that is said here will solve any of these issues, but knowing people care can be a great comfort.
My sympathies to everyone here who is dealing with their losses. If you need us, we'll be here.
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Post by Farrar on Feb 29, 2016 11:06:03 GMT -5
My condolences to Slam and realjla. I will be keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Feb 29, 2016 12:20:49 GMT -5
My sincere condolences to Slam, Mecha and realjla. There are no words in the face of such terrible loss. I'll be thinking of you.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 14:26:47 GMT -5
Adding to the deepest condolences to Slam, Mecha & realjla.
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