I have an urge to call my father to talk. Alas.. never more..
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I know I'll see you again. Death is only the beginning. RIP street cat named, Marly. 
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#retiredstreetcat #retiredstreetcatnamedmarly #adoptdontshop #fromstraytospoiled #loss #grieving #illmissyouforever #lossofcat
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So, my mother-in-law passed away late last year from a crazy disease that spontaneously struck her, and there was nothing that could be done about it. From Thanksgiving to Christmas she went from somewhat able to passing. In some ways I think that it was a relief that she was taken from us so quickly and that the disease isn't painful, but still.
The hardest thing has been supporting a partner who has been trying to prepare for this, due to her age somewhat, but just in general. In their case this was not sufficient in any way, shape or form to deal with what went from treatable diagnosis to a death sentence in days.
It took a massive amount of work and coordination to get things together for a celebration of life, then putting her to rest. The family has means, and no expense was spared in paying tribute to this person and enjoying the company of her family, friends, former colleagues, and all.
If you've done this already, I feel and see you. If you haven't, please don't just ignore the eventuality when you'll have to face it in some way. Only certain circumstances would leave you ignorant of such things, and that's a position with severe trade-offs.
Support your family, friend, and whomever when this happens. Don't add to the misery or grief, but do what you can to make it _better_ for everyone _despite_ the circumstances.
It's better to get it done and return to whatever state-of-affairs you were in than bicker and fight over the grave.
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Many came offering further reading: obituaries, that saddest of attached documents. There were stories of lost parents, siblings and friends. The deaths were recent or dated, but the pain remained fresh for the writers long after it had been shelved by others as biographical fact.
#grief #suicide #death #psychology #MentalHealth #loss #grieving
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/opinion/grief-suicide-loss-memoir.html
The New York Times · Opinion | I Wrote a Memoir About Grief. That Was the Beginning.
Quark's ashes sit next to me because I miss him. I want him close. I was with him for 16 years. We went through so much together.
I wanted to write about memories of him, but I'm just too sad to do that still. Quark was a long-haired, white cat with grey highlights, and likely a Himalayan or Ragdoll. I found him in a park hiding in a bush at 3 months old. No one claimed him, so I adopted him as my buddy. Sixteen years at my side.
Sgt. Quark Amaya McFluffers, you were the best kitty, and I love and miss you so much.
What's on my mind? Well, I keep thinking of the phrase, "A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite for democracy," and how true it was.
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In a #Red #Pennsylvania #District, a #Grieving #Father Runs on #Trans #Rights.
After his #son #died, #TrexProffitt wanted to do more in his #community. This year, he is #runningforoffice to #protect #LGBTQ+ #rights.
Them. · In a Red Pennsylvania District, a Grieving Father Runs on Transgender Rights
#goodnews #inspiring #fun #death #grieving #family #positivepsychology #Arizona
Mom Throws a FUN-eral for Late Husband with Bouncy Castle and Goodie Bags–Making Positive Memories for Their Kids
Good News Network · Mom Throws a FUN-eral for Late Husband with Bouncy Castle and Goodie Bags–Making Positive Memories for Their KidsKatie Young held a ‘FUN-eral’ to celebrate her late husband's life, complete with a bouncy castle and ‘party bags’ for guests to take home.
Evening all, well, it'll be a month tomorrow that a dear friend of mine passed. Having a bad day today and missing her, but that's part of grief really. Just trying to carry on the best I can. If you're out there going through the same thing, small steps, be kind to yourself. Take each day as it comes. #Loss #Grief #Grieving
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So yeah, like it or not, my body is forcing me to rest. (That’s the positive way of looking at it, rather than only focusing on how fucked up and over-the-top of a multi-faceted reaction my body has to emotional exertion!) #seid
My wife’s #grieving has not been easy for her either, as I expected, but thankfully we have each other. And though I’m glad I can support her during this tough time, the truth is she always ends up having to take care of me much more than I can take care of her. 
Missing my mom on her birthday. I miss her all the time but today, I would really like to call her.
I listed a landscape the other day and when I woke up this morning, these words came to me to go with it...
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https://fineartamerica.com/featured/in-the-stillness-know-that-i-am-with-you-sharon-cummings.html
I create a lot of grief work. I find it rewarding to hear from and know that I've brought someone comfort.
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https://fineartamerica.com/featured/floral-grief-art-ribbon-of-love-sharon-cummings.html
#575prompt ribbons
The world in general is just a painful place right now. There's a lot of collective horrors happening, and we really aren't given the means or space or time to properly grieve them as a community.
We need to create this space though. We need to grieve, and then fight to stop the horrors. It's not an easy fight, but we can stop these horrors if we work together.
Hope is a discipline as Mariame Kaba wrote.
