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blue_jay

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23. Thanks for this share

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #21)

Sat May 16, 2026, 06:13 PM

9 hrs ago

I'm sure it can help Ilsa and the many more of us who have experienced overwhelming losses in our lives, especially in these last several years (or decades). ✨

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I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all] Ilsa 17 hrs ago OP

Don't sell yourself short Bettie 17 hrs ago #1

Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando 17 hrs ago #2

Exactly understated, the same way a superhero would put it. Doing all you could was a lot. That's what a superhero... marble falls 17 hrs ago #3

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary 17 hrs ago #4

Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU 17 hrs ago #5

Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms 16 hrs ago #6

It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele 16 hrs ago #7

Just to share FullySupportDems 16 hrs ago #8

indeed NJCher 16 hrs ago #9

Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib 15 hrs ago #10

You provided emotional support to your family Niagara 15 hrs ago #11

Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #12

Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth 15 hrs ago #13

You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #14

Thank You for sharing. I was unaware of his passing. I often liked and commented on his posts. My condolences. ChicagoTeamster 15 hrs ago #15

We can't even be everything for our own selves. IbogaProject 14 hrs ago #16

Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem 12 hrs ago #17

I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa 12 hrs ago #18

It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem 11 hrs ago #21

Thanks for this share blue_jay 9 hrs ago #23

sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans 43 min ago #30

Just want to say that, Through the power of your own words, we know exactly how good a person you are! bluestarone 12 hrs ago #19

Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot. 10 Turtle Day 11 hrs ago #20

You were there for emotional support BeneteauBum 11 hrs ago #22

you're a good sister Skittles 9 hrs ago #24

You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle 7 hrs ago #25

You did what you could MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #26

My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast 6 hrs ago #27

Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 6 hrs ago #28

Oh JustAnotherGen 4 hrs ago #29