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In reply to the discussion: My mom and dad passed away on Nov. 8 and Nov. 11, 2013. [View all]PsychGrad
(239 posts)74. As others said...
It is hard to be an orphan, no matter our age. I lost one parent to murder and another to a car accident - both at very young ages. Sometimes, the universe is so very cruel in its randomness. I wish you peace and comfort and know that you are not alone in your grief or wishing for them to come back. I find comfort in writing my memories down and dreaming of them with the grandchildren they never knew or met. And in reminiscing about them with family and friends who also knew them for their short times on this earth. My thoughts are with you - cry and grieve as much as your body tells you that you need to - the only way through it is through it - there is no way around it.
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I love your last sentence. 'We are all brothers and sisters passing briefly through this world'.
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#23
True. Becoming an Orphan is difficult. Losing parents so close together makes that change
bluestate10
Feb 2014
#107
Life will be tough. But think about the good things your parents stood for. You will
bluestate10
Feb 2014
#109
I know it's hard as hell, Sarah, but please hang in there dear. I lost my mother
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#22
Talking about it, and getting caring and loving support, helps tremendously.
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#33
That is so sad, to lose both parents so close to one another. I'm not sure how anyone can
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#25
its the worst fraternity. my parents died ten months apart several years ago and I am still
roguevalley
Feb 2014
#28
Ah, Sarah, I am so sorry. It's going to take a long, long time to get past it...
freshwest
Feb 2014
#37
I lost my parents exactly 6 weeks apart, so I know what you are going through.
Frustratedlady
Feb 2014
#77
{{{Sarah Ibarruri}}} I'm very sorry for the recent loss of your cherished parents.
WinkyDink
Feb 2014
#82
I too have been in that sad place but take heart, the hurt fades and the love remains.as I sit here
Drew Richards
Feb 2014
#86
My mother died in September 1965 when I was 20, my father 9 months later in 1966 when I was 21.
Jackpine Radical
Feb 2014
#99