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I wasn't going to post this, because it's a holiday week and so many of you are dealing with your own problems, but I'm really struggling to get through my uncle's viewing tomorrow and funeral Saturday. To make matters worse, I learned I'll be back at the same funeral home Sunday and Monday for my last great-aunt. I thought I was doing okay after a terrible 2 weeks of watching Uncle John linger, but hearing about Aunt Shirley seems to have been the straw that broke me. I haven't been able to stop crying all day, and my aunt's relying on me to hold it together tomorrow.

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Sandydemop

hi NorasMom sending condolences, crying is ok. loss is real. i don't think holding it together is all it's cracked up to be.

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mrsmike

So sorry for your losses. Sending hugs to you.,🌹

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kdali

A million hugs! Being there to care for someone on their way out of this life is exhausting and beautifully humbling. I am very sorry for your losses 🙏

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Helpmeup

Hi NorasMom. I am so very sorry for your losses. One is difficult, two is devastating. Just do the best you can tomorrow. If you need to cry, cry. Sending lots of hugs your way.

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jimeka

NorasMom why are you not allowed to grieve? He was your uncle? Obviously an uncle you loved very much, one you need to grieve. You have feelings and emotions just like everyone else, it’s okay being a pillar of strength for everyone else but that pillar needs to cry like everyone else. Here’s your hug from me to you full of love hoping it will get you through, 🤗💜🙏

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vduckery

sending hugs, be strong, you can do it

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Kit10

Of course you can have a hug - have lots 🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸

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Cwright170994

I'll give you the biggest hug, and a shoulder to cry on, even if it's through the internet 🫂❤️🫂 don't be afraid to cry, it's a natural thing to do when you've got so many things going through your head 🫂

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goatgal

Hugs, and many of them.

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ahrogers

🙏🙏😪

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melack01

Hugs! Hugs! Hugs! Loss is handled by different people in different ways. It's OK to cry, scream , hide away. Everybody else there will be handling it in their way. Get strength from each other.

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Wtfisup

🤗 Hugs, good hugs, real hugs! No ms hugs! Thinking about you. Hoping you’re remembering to take moments to breath and remember great times with them. 🧡

My brother just died. I couldn’t travel for the funeral and had to attend by Zoom. It was so odd. I was glad it was available but…so odd. No hugs. Alone with computer. I should have done what you did and reach out to the group. The best way I’ve found to regain some emotional control of myself is by closing my eyes and conjuring up a special moment that makes me smile. Of course the regular advice to take slow deep breaths applies here.

You should grieve whenever and however you want. We are here if and when you want to share. I’m so glad we have this group of really genuine people. Please let us know how you are. Peace be with you. 🫧 More hugs! 🤗

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twooldcrows

oh my so sorry ....some are so much harder to deal with their loss than others ...so sorry here is hoping someone will be there to help you ....love and prayers and blessings to help you ....

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Elizt3

sending hugs and love and prayers. 🤗🧡🙏So sorry for your losses.

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falalalala

I'm sorry for your loss. 🤗🤗🤗

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Kenu

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

sending hugs!!!

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Brindisi1

So sorry may their souls rest in peace. Hugs

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Kitsey

I send prayers for you and your loved ones who have passed. Please be as kind to yourself as you would be to others. Grieving is necessary and, I believe, a testament to the relationship we have with others. If we didn’t care, we wouldn’t mourn the loss. May the wonderful memories overcome the sadness.

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lbenmaor

I am so sorry for your losses. My prayers are going out to you🌺

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Slowgoat13

All the hugs right now 💓💓💓.You be you. If you cry, you cry. No one can tell you how to feel or can control how you react to your feelings.

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bxrmom

So very sorry for your losses. Hugs 💞

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mrsmike9

Sorry, aunt! You need to let it out! Be kind to yourself. Those of us who pray are praying for you and your aunt.

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Tazmanian

Sending hugs

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Peruzzot

🫂🫂🫂 Here's some hugs for you. Sorry for your loss.

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SandraKOE

I will add you to my prayers. Prayers for you & your family.

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Xvettech

*hugs*

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kycmary

Sorry I haven't been on for a few days so I missed lots of things NorasMom you have to grieve for your love ones so let it out, my heart is with you & I'm sending hugs for you & your family God knows what you are going through & He is the Comforter & He will hold you all together with His love! Mary

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leking1

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗and my love and prayers are with you and your aunt. 🙏🥰🤗

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AquaZumbaFan

I have been off the grid for a few days as well. Sending big hugs your way.. I agree with everyone who sent you messages before me. I still miss my beloved aunties as well luckily for me, I have my dear cousins to reminisce with. 🤗🙏🏼🤗🙏🏼 wishing you peace and grace to be able to handle the loss.

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