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Betty Boom

(392 posts)
31. Their son is not an "orphan"
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:27 PM
Friday

From the very beginning, it has bothered me that so many people speaking about this keep referring to Renee’s son as an orphan. Amidst all of the tragedy of this, there is one shining fact: he clearly has somebody left who loves him deeply. I sincerely hope that Becca legally adopted him. There was a statement early on from Renee’s former father-in-law, something about how he was coming to get his grandson. That caused me concern. Becca doesn’t need further loss in her life. That would just compound the tragedy.

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Kicking with both sadness and hope. democrank Friday #1
Okay, this made me start crying again.Rest in peace and power, Renee. sheshe2 Friday #2
Everything this week sets off the tears PatSeg Friday #5
I know, Pat. 🥲 sheshe2 Friday #7
Okay, even your comment PatSeg Friday #16
Beautiful ❤️ MustLoveBeagles Friday #3
We had whistles. They had guns. Beaverhausen Friday #4
Quite a profound starement. SheltieLover Friday #9
whow--I stopped short when I read that comment. #Trumps ICE is a dangerous sickness that riversedge Friday #27
Thanks for the post🙏 surfered Friday #6
That's so terribly sad. 🙁 Dave Bowman Friday #8
Ty for sharing SheltieLover Friday #10
💧💔 littlemissmartypants Friday #11
Meanwhile fmdaddio Friday #12
Can you clarify between ex-BIL and former BIL? 3catwoman3 Friday #20
Her husband, who was the father of her three children, died a few years ago. milestogo Friday #22
I believe she was was divorced before her husband died. Edit: LisaM Friday #29
Her 1st ex-husband is the father of the 2 older children MustLoveBeagles Friday #33
She had every reason and right to be there Grim Chieftain Friday #25
Imagine the fortitude BaronChocula Friday #13
I doubt very much that I would be capable of such composure and... 3catwoman3 Friday #19
Oh this got to me. orion9941 Friday #14
Wonderful statement under such trying and bewildering circumstances ...nt Jarqui Friday #15
Thank you Wild blueberry Friday #17
Very powerful. I suspect this is what brings the Beast down. She was goodness. He is evil. Joinfortmill Friday #18
I have no words for this. BobTheSubgenius Friday #21
Beautiful statement. hamsterjill Friday #23
What an amazing statement angrychair Friday #24
Both of them are incredible women... bsiebs Friday #26
"We had whistles, they had guns." MontanaMama Friday #28
Her marriage will be the basis of further slurs. Marcuse Friday #30
Oh, fuck him all to hell. llmart Friday #35
Their son is not an "orphan" Betty Boom Friday #31
I would hope and expect that Renee's. father-in-law would be an addition, not a replacement lostnfound Friday #38
So sorry for your loss. This is not the America I know. Not at all. spanone Friday #32
What a beautiful statement!!! I'm crying again... liberalla Friday #34
"We had whistles. They had guns." Ruby the Liberal Friday #36
Quote of the week. calimary Friday #43
It would fit nicely on a protest sign. Another Jackalope Yesterday #45
Mahalo to you and Beca Good. 🌺🌻🌸🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Friday #37
... ❤️❤️❤️😦😱😡😥😢😭 Silver Gaia Friday #39
Kick canetoad Friday #40
Comfort and warmth to you Becca Good and your family 💚🧡 Clouds Passing Friday #41
Beautiful tribute wendyb-NC Friday #42
Thank you for this. soldierant Yesterday #44
That is a beautiful tribute. barbtries 18 hrs ago #46
;-{) ICE COLD KILLERS....... Goonch 17 hrs ago #47
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