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Lauren Brill responded to a letter in topic Magical Moments 10 months, 3 weeks ago
@dsenlightenededits @amazz94 @oneturbobenz @lindseylamar @jim-c @lostone89 @jerricaconley @qcurtis @rkartikalestari @okiwa002 @brilee258. Hey Guys! I thought you might enjoy Dendra’s story. I found it super interesting. Would love to hear your reaction. Has anyone else ever had a psychic moment. I have actually had a few. Just a few months ago, I…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts group 11 months, 1 week agoMEET ROGER
LaurenDear Unsealers
Meet Roger! Roger lost his mother when he was 23 years old. Ever since, he has struggled with grief, anxiety and depression. He misses his mother who was a source of love and comfort in his life. One of his favorite memories of his mom is seeing her joy when she watched him perform in his first band concert in high school.
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@oneturbobenz
Dear Roger,
It is always so painful to lose someone you love who is so very close to you. Their spirit and light is always with you. I feel your pain. I have lost both my dear parents and this loss is felt every day. But I will say that I always try to live each day with purpose and happiness because I know that is what my…read more -
I’m so sorry for your loss, and believe me I truly understand, especially when it comes to your mom. I lost my mom in 2016, and to this day, I still struggle with hurt, anger and disbelief, because I feel that she should still be here. I hated the way I wasn’t there when she passed, but feel I or someone in the family should have been. I hate that…read more
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MehrAslam responded to a letter in topic Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi @jim-c happy sunday. 🌞
No actually I was having me time this weekend. I decided to not to use phone much. Just to watch netflix and to talk to family & fiance only. Haha. I’m still enjoying sunday. I’m glad you loved my book. I love pasta, lasagna.
I’d love to share the recipe with you for sure. And I’d be happy to see your recipes too. You…read more-
@mehraslam
Hello Mehr. First off: congratulations on being engaged! That’s great ! Glad you are spending some you time. That’s awesome. And no lol. It’s not weird at all that cooking and talking can be distracting. Sometimes I will be talking to people and then lose track of what I’m doing. Not good at all. Lol. I will be doing all those t…read more
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Telina responded to a letter in topic Mental Health 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@jim-c
Hi Jim,
I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter. I am doing great to answer your question. I hope you are also doing well. One thing I also learned is my family didn’t know how to approach emotions and expressing it was hard. My grandma also had a hard time saying I love you to my mom, so I see where the cycle was was created.…read more-
@telina27
Hi. Yes I’m doing well. Thanks for asking 🙂
That’s great that you were close to your dad. That’s great that he pushed you to go to college. It looks pretty clear That it paid off. Yes it seems writing can be a liberating thing for many. Me? I’m not much of a writer. At least in a professional sense anyways. But since joining the Uns…read more
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MehrAslam responded to a letter in topic Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@jim-c I miss my family too. So I understand how hard it must be for you. But more power to you and all the people who lost their loved ones.
I cannot sit at home for any reason haha. I love to work. So I’m doing multiple things. I’m into so many things. I like to keep myself busy.
So apologies for not replying promptly.
Yeah I hope the story…read more-
Hi Mehr. Happy Wednesday to you 😊. Yes, missing my parents and my family has definitely toughened me up a bit, unfortunately. Tough watching two parents pass away, but at least they never had to watch me get sick or pass away. That’s good that you are always on the move. Very ambitious. You know the expression “a rolling stone gathers no mos…read more
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Hi Mehr. Just saying hi and wishing you a happy Sunday. What has your weekend been like? Let me guess: busy? Lol. I bet you are constantly on the go. That’s awesome. But I hope you also take time to relax and take some “Mehr time” 😊. Did you ever see Ferris Buellers Day Off? If you haven’t, do so. Very funny. But there’s a line where he says “…read more
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Hi @jim-c happy sunday. 🌞
No actually I was having me time this weekend. I decided to not to use phone much. Just to watch netflix and to talk to family & fiance only. Haha. I’m still enjoying sunday. I’m glad you loved my book. I love pasta, lasagna.
I’d love to share the recipe with you for sure. And I’d be happy to see your recipes too. You…read more-
@mehraslam
Hello Mehr. First off: congratulations on being engaged! That’s great ! Glad you are spending some you time. That’s awesome. And no lol. It’s not weird at all that cooking and talking can be distracting. Sometimes I will be talking to people and then lose track of what I’m doing. Not good at all. Lol. I will be doing all those t…read more
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MehrAslam responded to a letter in topic Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts 11 months, 3 weeks ago
@jim-c Hi Jim.
Im fine. I hope you’re doing fine too
I’m sorry I was so busy. I had so many things to do.
I like when people encourage and motivate eachother. I’m so sorry for your kidney stone. I hope you feeling better.
I agree. Time makes it easier. Time heals all the wounds. Yes, that’s what I don’t like about me. I cannot do one thing at…read more-
@mehraslam hi Mehr. Oh no need to apologize at all. We are all busy. All good 🙂
Thanks. The kidney stone was years ago. Hasn’t flared up since. But thanks. I loved going to see my dad. Was always the best part of my day. It’s easier now than two years ago. But I miss him every day. That’s not necessarily bad that you can multitask like that.…read more-
@jim-c I miss my family too. So I understand how hard it must be for you. But more power to you and all the people who lost their loved ones.
I cannot sit at home for any reason haha. I love to work. So I’m doing multiple things. I’m into so many things. I like to keep myself busy.
So apologies for not replying promptly.
Yeah I hope the story…read more-
Hi Mehr. Happy Wednesday to you 😊. Yes, missing my parents and my family has definitely toughened me up a bit, unfortunately. Tough watching two parents pass away, but at least they never had to watch me get sick or pass away. That’s good that you are always on the move. Very ambitious. You know the expression “a rolling stone gathers no mos…read more
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Hi Mehr. Just saying hi and wishing you a happy Sunday. What has your weekend been like? Let me guess: busy? Lol. I bet you are constantly on the go. That’s awesome. But I hope you also take time to relax and take some “Mehr time” 😊. Did you ever see Ferris Buellers Day Off? If you haven’t, do so. Very funny. But there’s a line where he says “…read more
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Hi @jim-c happy sunday. 🌞
No actually I was having me time this weekend. I decided to not to use phone much. Just to watch netflix and to talk to family & fiance only. Haha. I’m still enjoying sunday. I’m glad you loved my book. I love pasta, lasagna.
I’d love to share the recipe with you for sure. And I’d be happy to see your recipes too. You…read more-
@mehraslam
Hello Mehr. First off: congratulations on being engaged! That’s great ! Glad you are spending some you time. That’s awesome. And no lol. It’s not weird at all that cooking and talking can be distracting. Sometimes I will be talking to people and then lose track of what I’m doing. Not good at all. Lol. I will be doing all those t…read more
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Lauren Brill responded to a letter in topic To my younger self 11 months, 3 weeks ago
I love this @jim-c So glad your confidence grew. You are such a nice person and have so much to offer the world that there is certainly no reason to hide from the world. As I said to you during our writing workshop, I think those teenage years are such strange years. I feel like everyone has some level of uncertainty and insecurity.
I was so…read more
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Hi Lauren. Thank you for the kind words. You are correct , everyone in those teen years has their insecurities. And even as adults. It’s weird w me. Like I wasn’t a total wallflower. If I was in a comfortable setting (doing something I felt comfortable at, talking to people I was comfortable with etc), I was quite social and outgoing. It was whe…read more
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MehrAslam responded to a letter in topic Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts 12 months ago
@jim-c once again I’m so sorry Jim. But I’m glad that he must be at a good place now. Yes, my mom is a real fighter.
Every person, in my opinion, becomes a fighter as a result of their bad experiences in life. Yes, I wrote a book. Hahaha no it’s about the shoes. It’s about a mother who wanted to live with her children but died right after seeing…read more-
Hello Mehr. I hope you had a nice weekend. It was nice here. Hot. My weekend was busy. But good. Yes I agree with you. It’s amazing how much people learn about themselves and his strong they are and what they’re capable of when facing adversity. Wow that sounds like an amazing book. Absolutely yes, please send me the link. I’d love to read it.yo…read more
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Thank you. Arkansas is really really good. Nice, calm and peaceful. But it’s just getting so hot. Which I really dont like. But I cannot do anything except keep myself hydrated.
Yes, I agree. That’s when you realize what life actually is when you’ve to fight for everything. Then a person understand the value of having things in life. I believe…read more-
Hello Mehr. Peaceful is great. Too hot? Not so nice lol. It’s getting hot here too. Yes all you can do is stay as cool as you can, and drink water and fluids. I hope you have air conditioning 🙂
I’ve never been to Arkansas. Sounds like a nice place. Maybe in the fall haha. Not so hot. I will definitely check out your book. I will definitely sha…read more-
Yes, it’s
getting too hot.
Yeah, I do have air conditioning but I walk to university and I cannot tell you how hot it gets. Yeah it’s a nice place you should visit Jonesboro, Arkansas too. Yes, in fall. haha.When its cold its too cold here and when its hot its too too hot.
Thank you so much. I really like when people appreciated and encourage me…read more-
Hi Mehr. Wow that sounds unbearable. The heat. I can imagine. Sounds like no happy medium. Too hot or too cold. Maybe I just will visit there. I almost wanna go in summer just to see exactly how hot lol. Ok maybe not haha. Encouraging you is fun. Cuz I can see how ambitious yoga are. But because of all that ambition, no encouragement is really…read more
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Hi Mehr. Just saying hi and wishing you a happy Saturday. I hope you have had a good week. How are you? Not too hot I hope ? Lol. As I stated in my previous messsge, I read your book. It is quite an impressive accomplishment by you. You should be very proud. Such a poignant story. Sad that the children didn’t appreciate their mother and what s…read more
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MehrAslam responded to a letter in topic Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts 12 months ago
Hi @jim-c nice to meet you too. Thank you for the kind words. ❤️
Yeah, it was hard for all of my family members. Specially for my mom because she was so young.
“Time”. Everyone says time will heal all the wounds.
I’m so sorry you lost your parents. I believe that no matter how old we get, we always need our parents.
But I’m happy you got to…read more-
Hi Mehr. Yes. Very nice to meet you. I think you are correct: we always need our parents. No matter what age we are. I think of them every day. My dad passed about two years ago. He had Parkinson’s and dementia. He was my buddy. I always feel he is with me. That had to be rough on your mom, being so young. But it sounds like she- and all of y…read more
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I’m so sorry. It must be very hard for your family to see him in such pain. But he must be a strong man, I believe. I surely understand, how it feels.
Yeah, it was rough for her. But it made her stronger, not only her but us too. Thanks to my mom.
America changed my life in a great and an effective way. Life is so different here.
I wrote a book…read more-
Hi. Yes it was very hard. He struggled quite a bit. Parkinson’s is a brutal disease. He was indeed very strong. The strongest man I’ll ever know. It Was hard too because my brother and sister live in California. So other than occasional visits, it was just me and dad. It sounds like we both have extremely strong families. Your mom sounds lik…read more
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@jim-c once again I’m so sorry Jim. But I’m glad that he must be at a good place now. Yes, my mom is a real fighter.
Every person, in my opinion, becomes a fighter as a result of their bad experiences in life. Yes, I wrote a book. Hahaha no it’s about the shoes. It’s about a mother who wanted to live with her children but died right after seeing…read more-
Hello Mehr. I hope you had a nice weekend. It was nice here. Hot. My weekend was busy. But good. Yes I agree with you. It’s amazing how much people learn about themselves and his strong they are and what they’re capable of when facing adversity. Wow that sounds like an amazing book. Absolutely yes, please send me the link. I’d love to read it.yo…read more
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Thank you. Arkansas is really really good. Nice, calm and peaceful. But it’s just getting so hot. Which I really dont like. But I cannot do anything except keep myself hydrated.
Yes, I agree. That’s when you realize what life actually is when you’ve to fight for everything. Then a person understand the value of having things in life. I believe…read more-
Hello Mehr. Peaceful is great. Too hot? Not so nice lol. It’s getting hot here too. Yes all you can do is stay as cool as you can, and drink water and fluids. I hope you have air conditioning 🙂
I’ve never been to Arkansas. Sounds like a nice place. Maybe in the fall haha. Not so hot. I will definitely check out your book. I will definitely sha…read more-
Yes, it’s
getting too hot.
Yeah, I do have air conditioning but I walk to university and I cannot tell you how hot it gets. Yeah it’s a nice place you should visit Jonesboro, Arkansas too. Yes, in fall. haha.When its cold its too cold here and when its hot its too too hot.
Thank you so much. I really like when people appreciated and encourage me…read more-
Hi Mehr. Wow that sounds unbearable. The heat. I can imagine. Sounds like no happy medium. Too hot or too cold. Maybe I just will visit there. I almost wanna go in summer just to see exactly how hot lol. Ok maybe not haha. Encouraging you is fun. Cuz I can see how ambitious yoga are. But because of all that ambition, no encouragement is really…read more
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Hi Mehr. Just saying hi and wishing you a happy Saturday. I hope you have had a good week. How are you? Not too hot I hope ? Lol. As I stated in my previous messsge, I read your book. It is quite an impressive accomplishment by you. You should be very proud. Such a poignant story. Sad that the children didn’t appreciate their mother and what s…read more
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@mehraslam I am so glad you are liking the platform. You are an incredibly strong young woman and you have soooo much to be proud of! Just curious, what advice do you have for other people who lost someone they love, specifically a parent? How do you adapt to a new environment? Do you ever get homesick? If so, when you do, how do you cope? You…read more
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@theunsealed thank you Lauren, so as you. Umm, first of all it’s so painful to lose someone you love. I mean I cannot explain it. But my advice is to sit with people who’re still there, talk to them, share your pain with them. I know they cannot bring them back but atleast you’ll feel very good when you share the pain. I accept things real quick…read more
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I am not sure you realize how much you have to be proud of. You have not had it easy and then with one challenge after the next, you’ve handled with grace and determination. You have never let anyone stop you from chasing your dreams or achieving your goals. You have never let your pain over paralyze you.
And while you move forward, you…read more
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Thank you Lauren @theunsealed your words giving me more strength. I always want people to encourage and motivate each other.
I cannot express how happy I’m that I joined this platform.
You’re a nice and kind soul. I can see. You’re doing a great job. Your words can change someone’s life. It can change a life from bad to good. Just like your…read more
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@jim-c Hi Jim.
Im fine. I hope you’re doing fine too
I’m sorry I was so busy. I had so many things to do.
I like when people encourage and motivate eachother. I’m so sorry for your kidney stone. I hope you feeling better.
I agree. Time makes it easier. Time heals all the wounds. Yes, that’s what I don’t like about me. I cannot do one thing at…read more-
@mehraslam hi Mehr. Oh no need to apologize at all. We are all busy. All good 🙂
Thanks. The kidney stone was years ago. Hasn’t flared up since. But thanks. I loved going to see my dad. Was always the best part of my day. It’s easier now than two years ago. But I miss him every day. That’s not necessarily bad that you can multitask like that.…read more-
@jim-c I miss my family too. So I understand how hard it must be for you. But more power to you and all the people who lost their loved ones.
I cannot sit at home for any reason haha. I love to work. So I’m doing multiple things. I’m into so many things. I like to keep myself busy.
So apologies for not replying promptly.
Yeah I hope the story…read more-
Hi Mehr. Happy Wednesday to you 😊. Yes, missing my parents and my family has definitely toughened me up a bit, unfortunately. Tough watching two parents pass away, but at least they never had to watch me get sick or pass away. That’s good that you are always on the move. Very ambitious. You know the expression “a rolling stone gathers no mos…read more
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Hi Mehr. Just saying hi and wishing you a happy Sunday. What has your weekend been like? Let me guess: busy? Lol. I bet you are constantly on the go. That’s awesome. But I hope you also take time to relax and take some “Mehr time” 😊. Did you ever see Ferris Buellers Day Off? If you haven’t, do so. Very funny. But there’s a line where he says “…read more
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Hi @jim-c happy sunday. 🌞
No actually I was having me time this weekend. I decided to not to use phone much. Just to watch netflix and to talk to family & fiance only. Haha. I’m still enjoying sunday. I’m glad you loved my book. I love pasta, lasagna.
I’d love to share the recipe with you for sure. And I’d be happy to see your recipes too. You…read more-
@mehraslam
Hello Mehr. First off: congratulations on being engaged! That’s great ! Glad you are spending some you time. That’s awesome. And no lol. It’s not weird at all that cooking and talking can be distracting. Sometimes I will be talking to people and then lose track of what I’m doing. Not good at all. Lol. I will be doing all those t…read more
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Lauren Brill responded to a letter 1 year, 1 month ago
@jim-c @oneturbobenz @telina27 @lostone89 @bigstudbundy All of your responses were so thoughtful and so beautiful. It really touched my heart. Grief is one of those things that I feel like always stays with us in some form. Maybe it gets easier. Maybe it doesn’t. But Grief also means we were lucky enough to have someone pretty special in our…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 year, 1 month agoDon't Worry, Be Happy
LaurenDear Kris, @krisqts-us-com
The other night I was super stressed and I read a post of yours that said, “”In every life we have some trouble. But when you worry you make it double. Don’t worry, be happy!” – Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.”
I am a worrier. I have always been like that. It’s the way I am wired. And this month I was…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 1 year, 1 month agoWhy my ex-boyfriend is always in my heart
LaurenIt’s been almost six years since I lost my ex-boyfriend, Brian. He loved me with all his heart. And even though I broke his heart, he never stopped caring about me, supporting me, or cheering on my success. When he was alive, I spent years keeping him an arm’s distance away. At the time, I just didn’t want the same relationship that he wante…read more
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That’s a powerful story. He’s right. You shouldn’t accept anything less than what he would have been willing to give. From anyone. Grief is tough. Comes in all shapes and sizes. I’m currently apart from my ex girlfriend. It’s brutal. I want to be back w her so much. But I can’t speed up the process. It just has to be a one day at a time proces…read more
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I am so sorry for your losses as well. They say time heals all, but I remember writing when I was a kid that time doesn’t heal all, you just start to get used to the way you feel. One day at a time is definitely the best advice, but the reality is, some days are certainly better than others.
With that said, I have also experienced magical…read more
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I think you are right on. I don’t think you ever fully heal from serious grief like that. You just get used to things as they are. Because to be fully healed, I’d think that means as good as you were before the loved ones went away. And I don’t think that will ever be the case in things like that. Nothing will ever be as good as it was. You just…read more
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Grief in general is hard to deal with because when we lose someone we feel like apart of us is gone, but we take on who they were in the things we do. Each person we meet gives us apart of themselves. When I lost my dad I was angry 😡 and sad at the same time. I couldn’t understand why I had to lose him. As I started to come out of my anger I r…read more
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@oneturbobenz @telina27 I think you are both so right. We all find our own ways to grieve. But i think the underlining similarity is that we all need to allow ourselves to grieve and to express our emotions. Telina, I went through that anger stage like you did. Wanting someone or something to blame. And Roger, I also had guilt, “why did i leave…read more
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This is a powerful read. It’s not easy losing people we care about. It takes time to process a loss. Our minds start wondering how things would be different if that person was still alive. It’s said that time heals all wounds, but, it doesn’t feel like it. It feels like time just makes us get into a place where we can tolerate our wounds. Not…read more
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Gerald I know your mom is looking down on you and she is really proud. You know, I too often bury my emotions . Not because I think I have too but because it’s easier not to face them. Often they come out in other ways like anxiety, stomach aches or even back aches. That’s how I ended up writing. It became a healthy outlet for self-expression. A…read more
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Appreciate that Lauren. I believe she is too, looking down with a smile. Yeah. Anxiety is definitely one way those emotions can come out. I’m glad you found healing and empowerment through writing. I feel writing has done the same for me in terms of its healing power & empowerment I’ll never felt before. It’s a great outlet for self-expression. I…read more
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I struggled for quite a while after losing my mother. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer many years prior to succumbing to it. When first diagnosed she entered a trial study and it was under control for years. When the trail ended, she was so excited to find out she was in the test group and he cancer was under control. About a year latter…read more
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I am so sorry for what you and your mother went through. But you are so right, focusing on the happy times makes everything a little easier. Also, you can feel gratitude for having so many happy times. With my grandfather, I always think about how he called me his little athlete because he knew I got my athletic talent from him. With Brian, I…read more
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I remember the first time I read about the promise you made Brian. I think what he wanted was to ensure you were happy. The way he treated you was the way he felt was the best way he could make you happy so that is what he hoped you would find with someone else. Maybe a part of him hoped you would look and not find someone and come back to him.…read more
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“Maybe next time instead of putting his sister at your table he will put the guy you are looking for there.” This line nearly made me cry. He is probably just waiting until i feel so tortured that I will appreciate that person to no end. And I do think you are right. I do think on some level he was hoping I would one day come to him. I just don’t…read more
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@jim-c @oneturbobenz @telina27 @lostone89 @bigstudbundy All of your responses were so thoughtful and so beautiful. It really touched my heart. Grief is one of those things that I feel like always stays with us in some form. Maybe it gets easier. Maybe it doesn’t. But Grief also means we were lucky enough to have someone pretty special in our…read more
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My husband has been nothing but good to me. It’s hard for me to fathom that someone can hold so much love for another person. I can’t imagine what it would be like if he was no longer here with me. I do know it would shatter me. I’m so grateful for him.
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This is beautiful, and I’m sorry you lost a true love. Someone that cherished you with all he had. And, No, you don’t find that often and what you promised him, you should hold dear. He wanted to make sure if it wasn’t him, it would be someone who was his example, love you dearly. There’s a true saying, “you don’t miss the water, until the well…read more
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I’m literally in tears. I found another “Brian.” He is in the next room working. While they are very different, and they express their feelings for me totally differently, their love and care for me are the same. Thank you for reading. I know somewhere Brian is smiling down on me – on us. <3 Lauren
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