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1-Old-Man

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8. When my father died, about 40years ago, I felt a lot like you do now.

Reply to Triana (Original post)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 08:30 PM

Jun 2013

But now when I look back I understand a lot better how hard his life was and I'm a lot more forgiving than I was all those long years ago. I can tell you this, asshole or not, I'd still give an awful lot just to be able to talk to him for just an hour.

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So, the old man just died this morning. (My biological father) [View all] Triana Jun 2013 OP

Damn. What a well-written goodbye. randome Jun 2013 #1

. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2013 #2

As I say about my step-father... Turbineguy Jun 2013 #3

Peace to you both. LeftofObama Jun 2013 #4

Sometimes I think lives ill lived are a useful example Warpy Jun 2013 #5

Thanks. I was glad I went to see him a few weeks ago. . . Triana Jun 2013 #6

+1 well said jaysunb Jun 2013 #14

But as you say the real father in your life was your stepdad Generic Other Jun 2013 #7

When my father died, about 40years ago, I felt a lot like you do now. 1-Old-Man Jun 2013 #8

Thank heaven for Hospice, and for people like you, Triana. (nt) enough Jun 2013 #9

thanks Triana , , , ucrdem Jun 2013 #10

Great post, and amen to your last 3 paragraphs. nt raccoon Jun 2013 #11

You and your family have my condolences... cynatnite Jun 2013 #12

My biological father really was a sperm donor. bunnies Jun 2013 #13

I blogged it... Triana Jun 2013 #15

I read your blog with the changes, and would like to quote some of it here: raccoon Jun 2013 #16

Deepest sympathy - love your honesty malaise Jun 2013 #17