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mnhtnbb

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30. I have a friend whose son took his own life
Tue May 13, 2025, 06:07 AM
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several years ago, too. She is quite open about it, and doesn't hesitate to share memories of him on his birthday or the day he chose to end his life.
She and I also share having lost an infant: mine to premature stillbirth and hers just a few days after he was born. That is somewhat more tricky for me, as my daughter never drew breath. But she remembers her infant son, too. She says she had three children, but only her daughter is still living. I say I had three children, but only my two sons are alive.

I'm sorry for the loss of your son.

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You are in my thoughts, Raven... hlthe2b Sunday #1
One of my friends lost her son last wk Marthe48 Sunday #2
💐💔💐 blm Sunday #3
THANK you. Duppers Sunday #4
That is a tough one. I am so sorry and it doesn't matter how many years ago. LoisB Sunday #16
Thinking of you and Will today. quaint Sunday #5
So hard to imagine anything worse than burying your child. OAITW r.2.0 Sunday #6
Bless you Raven. redwitch Sunday #7
Sending special warm love to you and others. MuseRider Sunday #8
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Raven 💚 Clouds Passing Sunday #10
I had two sons. PoindexterOglethorpe Sunday #11
.... Clouds Passing Sunday #12
I believe that too. I am sorry. LoisB Sunday #18
Answering others. Maybe it depends on what you think of them first glace, how you feel that day etc electric_blue68 Monday #23
Know that I share your pain. True Blue American Monday #27
Some years after my brother, younger by 3 years and my only sibling, died way too young... 3catwoman3 Monday #29
Thank you for your post. PoindexterOglethorpe Tuesday #31
I have a friend whose son took his own life mnhtnbb Tuesday #30
Thinking of you today, Raven. calimary Sunday #13
Sending kind thoughts and hugs. MLAA Sunday #14
Yes markie Sunday #15
Peace to all the mothers (and fathers) who have lost a child. There is no greater loss. LoisB Sunday #17
I feel their pain. kacekwl Sunday #19
You are not alone MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #20
I am so sorry Raven JMCKUSICK Sunday #21
I knew there was a reason soldierant Sunday #22
Strength to you all electric_blue68 Monday #24
I think I understand your pain. Ptah Monday #25
Yes, it is True Blue American Monday #26
My prayer is for anyone who has lost a child from their lives. marble falls Monday #28
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