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dawg

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8. I never know what to say about things like that.

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Sun May 14, 2017, 09:26 AM

May 2017

I just wish so hard for your comfort and healing.

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my mother is dying [View all] kpete May 2017 OP

I'm so sorry, kpete. femmocrat May 2017 #1

I can relate. Zoonart May 2017 #2

You and I share many similarities..n/t monmouth4 May 2017 #3

Big hug. PsychoBabble May 2017 #4

I'm so sorry for your loss, and conflicts. MoonRiver May 2017 #5

Same here lunatica May 2017 #6

Sending good thoughts to you volstork May 2017 #7

I never know what to say about things like that. dawg May 2017 #8

I'm so sorry, kpete. Lars39 May 2017 #9

Not all mothers are good. athena May 2017 #10

There was a time when... 2naSalit May 2017 #11

Here's a hug, kpete. democrank May 2017 #12

You are not alone kpete mnhtnbb May 2017 #13

You, too? calimary May 2017 #14

lots of hugs kpete May 2017 #80

. Squinch May 2017 #15

I'm so sorry to hear this. CrispyQ May 2017 #16

I never understand how kpete May 2017 #19

I remember seeing it in a 1980s vintage child care book karynnj May 2017 #47

It is not OK. A child will not see the difference. Susan Calvin May 2017 #61

Aww hugs. You're so damned lovable kpete. Makes no sense. bettyellen May 2017 #79

It sucks when the feelings are complicated like that. Godspeed and good vibes. nt LaydeeBug May 2017 #17

I'm so sorry, kpete. liberalnarb May 2017 #18

you must be onethatcares May 2017 #20

... FailureToCommunicate May 2017 #29

The problem with Hallmark card days is life isn't a Hallmark card. McCamy Taylor May 2017 #21

you win kpete May 2017 #23

Thanks for acknowledging that Mothers Day MontanaMama May 2017 #41

Beautiful kpete May 2017 #55

(((hugs))), kpete. sueh May 2017 #22

So sorry that your relationship with her wasn't/isn't easy. greatauntoftriplets May 2017 #24

Peace to you deek May 2017 #25

I'm sorry... milestogo May 2017 #26

It's not at all the same, but there is a lot of love here for you... FailureToCommunicate May 2017 #27

But she had a remarkable kid, tavernier May 2017 #28

So much in common... Hekate May 2017 #30

kpete, I want to give you a hug Rorey May 2017 #31

Your last sentence kpete May 2017 #36

Hugs. jeffreyi May 2017 #32

I'm sorry.. Stuart G May 2017 #33

... SammyWinstonJack May 2017 #34

that's heartbreaking. barbtries May 2017 #35

I wish you peace. Yogi May 2017 #37

Recommended. H2O Man May 2017 #38

H20 Man kpete May 2017 #44

Thank you. H2O Man May 2017 #51

Very sad, but consider YOU broke the cycle and have good relationships with kids and grandkids karynnj May 2017 #39

I'm so sorry. I wish you peace and light. yardwork May 2017 #40

I am very sorry. Justice May 2017 #42

My father in law is in the same condition randr May 2017 #43

... Solly Mack May 2017 #45

I feel for you...this is such a trying time for families... radhika May 2017 #46

Take care, kpete gademocrat7 May 2017 #48

I am so sorry AwakeAtLast May 2017 #49

so sorry for you.......... ProudMNDemocrat May 2017 #50

Life is complicated and sometimes hard. Vinca May 2017 #52

I had a similar relationship with my mother, but in the end, I was the only one she recognized Siwsan May 2017 #53

I'm so sorry. area51 May 2017 #54

I am sorry, pete. murielm99 May 2017 #56

the best thing that happened to my family kpete May 2017 #58

Love matters but it hurts always to be losing moms malaise May 2017 #57

I'm hard pressed to know what's harder, losing a good parent or a lousy parent. Still Blue in PDX May 2017 #59

Many of us held out hope for a very long time that the relationship with a lousy parent mnhtnbb May 2017 #68

I am so sorry. Susan Calvin May 2017 #60

So very sorry... diva77 May 2017 #62

I am 65 kpete May 2017 #74

I truly understand your reluctance considering that you weren't the only one she hurt - very noble diva77 May 2017 #86

I'm so sorry, for everything about your mom. I can relate, as well. Honeycombe8 May 2017 #63

Thank you for posting perdita9 May 2017 #64

I'm sorry, kpete. Just remember, no matter how nice a family looks, every one has their problems. TheBlackAdder May 2017 #65

Happy Mom's Day to you, kpete. babylonsister May 2017 #66

So sorry to hear this joeybee12 May 2017 #67

I'm sorry KPETE. lark May 2017 #69

(((((Kpete)))) riderinthestorm May 2017 #70

I'm sorry... it sounds like it hurts a lot. TygrBright May 2017 #71

The best we can do on our mothers' behalf is to be better than they were at their best. ancianita May 2017 #72

So very sorry kpete. anniebelle May 2017 #73

Take care of yourself today and everyday kpete May 2017 #75

{{{kpete}}} eleny May 2017 #76

so very sorry, kpete Skittles May 2017 #77

Love heals. applegrove May 2017 #78

A kindred spirit, here. Peace to you. countryjake May 2017 #81

I am so sorry for your loss, kpete rock May 2017 #82

So sorry, kpete...... peacebuzzard May 2017 #83

Sort of have the same situation. I basically hated my mother for most of my life. I decided that for kerry-is-my-prez May 2017 #84

I am so very sorry. ClusterFreak May 2017 #85

I'm so sorry... CaptainTruth May 2017 #87

I'm so sorry kpete. smirkymonkey May 2017 #88

What a poignant thread, and I agree... 3catwoman3 May 2017 #89

You are handling this well. Ken Burch May 2017 #90

My mother died 2 years ago lovemydogs May 2017 #91

I'm sorry you had to go through this kp. It looks like you are sending a lot of love and harmony Maraya1969 May 2017 #92

My heart hurts for you, kpete. raven mad May 2017 #93

Sorry buddy. mahina May 2017 #94

My heart goes out to you kpete. sheshe2 May 2017 #95

I know the feeling well. Paka May 2017 #96

I am very sorry for everything Shoonra May 2017 #97

So sorry for your loss and trauma. I hope you find peace. AgadorSparticus May 2017 #98

Message deleted by DU the Administrators Silver Gaia May 2017 #99

She didn't like you, but she loved you lostnfound May 2017 #100

... spanone May 2017 #101

. myrna minx May 2017 #102

Now Matters DownriverDem May 2017 #103

I can relate Highway61 May 2017 #104

Thank you Highway 61 kpete May 2017 #105