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Bereavement

slightlv

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28. I think I have had all the 9am phone calls

Reply to slightlv (Original post)

Sun Jan 26, 2025, 09:50 PM

Jan 26

that need to be made to me. Honestly, I do feel trying to get in touch with me at this time of morning is a bit much... I've had phone calls from people I really didn't know who needed death certificates, etc. The problem is I tend to fall back to sleep after talking, and not remembering them when I wake up! (LOL)

I'm doing better, but there are still more times when the emptiness feels like a huge hole, raw and naked. My problem right now is just getting motivated to do *anything.* I guess that's part of depression, but it's a new thing for me, and disturbing.

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As many of you know, my Mom died Friday, the 3rd of Jan. [View all] slightlv Jan 12 OP

Your home and the love in it will be more than enough for this important gathering. Hope22 Jan 12 #1

You're carrying a heavy load, slightly.. Permanut Jan 12 #2

A little levity Keepthesoulalive Jan 12 #3

Funny thing is, Keepers... slightlv Jan 12 #13

If you have anything from the 1950' and 60's Keepthesoulalive Jan 12 #17

I love the foot locker idea, Keepers! slightlv Jan 12 #21

I think all of us feel nervous about our homes SARose Jan 12 #4

Just hang in there. A some point, have a cry. sinkingfeeling Jan 12 #5

I've given notice to both hubby and grandson slightlv Jan 12 #15

I am sorry for your loss of your Mother and Friend. delisen Jan 12 #6

You are not alone, slightly. sheshe2 Jan 12 #7

Thank you, sheshe2 slightlv Jan 12 #23

There is nothing wrong with "Early American Garage Sale". Your friends/family don't LoisB Jan 12 #8

I'm sorry you're having to go through this all alone! barbtries Jan 12 #9

At nearly 69, retired, slightlv Jan 12 #16

While difficult, the immediate problems will pass. surfered Jan 12 #10

So sorry for what you're going through. babylonsister Jan 12 #11

It's funny... but you really do have to slightlv Jan 12 #18

You have and are doing all your mom needed while she was with you and now are doing a great job of MLAA Jan 12 #12

Omg, it hurts like a bitch tavernier Jan 12 #14

Yes, I'm planning something special slightlv Jan 12 #19

I'm so sorry 😢 😞 live love laugh Jan 12 #20

And with that, you had me crying. slightlv Jan 12 #22

I have been exactly where you are more times than I care to think about. state of stupid Jan 13 #24

Thank you for the words of advice. slightlv Jan 13 #25

I honestly dont know how you handled slightlv Jan 13 #26

Even though we're strangers, really, I hope the bit of Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 26 #27

I think I have had all the 9am phone calls slightlv Jan 26 #28