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claire calver's avatar

This is so beautiful and so relevant to me right now as I navigate myself through the grief of mum dying, a year on 9th December and re-visiting my Dad's sudden death 17th December, 15 years this year. Thankyou for sharing with such depth and wisdom.

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Sabrina Ahmed's avatar

Thanks for sharing your story Claire. I so feel for you in this first year for your mum and the upcoming anniversary for your dad. I find it makes this time of the year bittersweet.

I'm glad you found this relevant right now. Look after yourself x

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Sabrina Ahmed's avatar

Thanks for sharing Thomas. I'm sorry you fall into self-blame too but try not to be so hard on yourself. It's such a common experience. Let me know how it goes.

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Thomas Waters's avatar

“What does this guilt show me I cared about?”

I’ll try this. I know these feelings of self blame all too well.

Thanks for writing this.

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Veronica Llorca-Smith's avatar

This is so deep, vulnerable and human, Sabrina. I know the anniversary was around those dates and I’m glad I caught your post. Big hug ❤️

And thank you for putting words to those feelings.

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Sabrina Ahmed's avatar

Thank you Veronica for reading and your kind words. It seems to come around quicker with time. Writing helps though. Sending hugs back x

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