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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: My mom died today. [View all]Rhiannon12866
(224,430 posts)5. I am so sorry, but it sounds like you all did the right thing.
I lost my mother, too (after an accident) and I stayed with her in the ICU as well. My brother was having panic attacks, so he kept coming and going, but I stuck it out and wouldn't have had it another way, hard as it was. My deepest sympathies to you, no matter the age or circumstances, this is one of the toughest losses.
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Many hugs to you Sleepless. My mother passed in similar fashion almost 10 years ago. I
alwaysinasnit
Feb 2024
#7
sorry for your loss, helping her pass with little pain is hard but honorable
Shellback Squid
Feb 2024
#10
Our Moms probably would have been friends. I hope someone does that for me some day. n/t
TygrBright
Feb 2024
#58
Bless your mom. Bless you, your youngest brother (trooper and giver), your sister, and all family.
keopeli
Feb 2024
#37
beautiful. So sorry for your loss. Truly a beautiful person in "the age." You should document her "travels".
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2024
#79
So sorry. A parent's passing stirs up emotions never before felt. Stay well and cherish what you had.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#77