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Bereavement

Dear_Prudence

(1,188 posts)

38. Grief is a stinker

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue May 5, 2026, 03:59 PM

Yesterday

I am so sorry that you are not getting the support you need. I recommend gently nudging friends and family to let them know that your heart is hurting. Some will be drowning in their own sorrow and can't help you right now, but some might be willing and able, or even eager, to share memories. I wish you peace.

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2 years ago today my husband died...... [View all] a kennedy Monday OP

So sorry a kennedy. That is a big loss. applegrove Monday #1

Thank you......I'm not getting any better at not crying. Can't believe it's been 2 years. a kennedy Monday #5

Perhaps too simplistic, but the depth of the pain of a death is a reflection of the... pat_k Yesterday #35

I didn't know dweller Monday #2

Thank you..... a kennedy Monday #8

I'm so sorry! I think sometimes people are hesitant to say anything Ocelot II Monday #3

My deepest condolences. greatauntoftriplets Monday #4

Thank you....... a kennedy Monday #9

That really saddens me to hear more did not reach out to you. I was not aware and many likewise hlthe2b Monday #6

I know.....I thought my family would at least reach out......my niece did and she was the only family member a kennedy Monday #10

I'm sorry for the lack of empathy for your painful loss and 2 years is a long time to feel uncared for Deuxcents Monday #7

😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 a kennedy Monday #11

I'm so sorry..sometimes people, including family, think everything is alright but don't check up anyway Deuxcents Monday #12

It's kinda funny.....am leaving 7 nieces and nephews all our $$$$$.......starting to think may-be a kennedy Monday #14

Take some of your money and do something for yourself or donate to charity..so many needs out there Deuxcents Monday #22

You should. FoxNewsSucks Monday #33

I'm so sorry dflprincess Monday #13

Thank you......loved what Joe Biden said.....does help, but still crying thinking about him. a kennedy Monday #17

It's not uncommon deRien Monday #15

♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy Monday #18

I'm so sorry, a kennedy! Diamond_Dog Monday #16

DU will ALWAYS be my rock.....emotionally AND politically. Thank you. a kennedy Monday #19

I'm so sorry for your loss wendyb-NC Monday #20

So sorry, big hug to ya. Eko Monday #21

I'm sorry cate94 Monday #23

💔🫂 OGBuzz Monday #24

I'm sure that your pain on this anniversary date runs deep. Marie Marie Monday #25

I'm so sorry. Sending a virtual hug. summer_in_TX Monday #26

Holding you in love and light. Your DU family is here for you. Lean niyad Monday #27

Peace 🙏 surfered Monday #28

Sending Hugs, and Love Your Way! NEOH Monday #29

Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover Monday #30

I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Monday #31

I'm sorry for the pain you're feeling JoseBalow Monday #32

I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. area51 Monday #34

I hope you find some peace, a kennedy, Bayard Yesterday #36

I am so sorry for your loss a Kennedy jfz9580m Yesterday #37

Grief is a stinker Dear_Prudence Yesterday #38