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Bereavement

murielm99

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9. I went to my abusive mother's funeral.

Reply to bmichaelh (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:56 AM

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My only living brother did not attend. None of her seven grandchildren attended. Only one aunt and uncle attended.

The largest group represented were people from her church.

I don't have to be hateful just because she was.

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Should I or should I not go? [View all] bmichaelh Thursday OP

This is a personal decision you must make. werdna Thursday #1

Stay home Freddie Thursday #2

It's your ultimate decision... littlemissmartypants Thursday #3

It is your choice UpInArms Thursday #4

I thought about that, when my cousins didn't attend my mom's funeral. Omnipresent Thursday #5

I did attend the funeral of my abuser. I am glad I did. It was a way to shut the door on it and a Scrivener7 Thursday #6

Did you get to say ALL justaprogressive Thursday #7

Please go snowybirdie Thursday #8

I went to my abusive mother's funeral. murielm99 Thursday #9

I didn't go to my abusive mother's funeral. And I do not feel bad about my decision. Clouds Passing Thursday #10

Leaning toward not going bmichaelh Thursday #11