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(22,976 posts)134. No matter your age, when you lose your mom, you become an orphan...
The one who gave you life, and who always tried to make things right for you, is gone. It's a wrenching loss, I know. I lost my mom 10 years ago (on Feb. 15), and not a day goes by that don't miss her laughter, wisdom and good conversation.
Bobbie Joe, it will get better, I guarantee it. In time, the sadness of loss transforms to loving memories -- bittersweet, but nevertheless warming to the soul.
Hang in there --
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1987 for me, but her birthday and Christmas are still my worst times. It does get better. Here's a
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2013
#34
so very sorry for your loss, bobbie jo. hugs and good thoughts coming your way. what a
niyad
Feb 2013
#40
I'm very sorry Bobbie Jo. I hope you have people around you who knew and loved her too.
nolabear
Feb 2013
#48
I am so sorry, Bobbie. Losing a mom is so hard and losing one you are close to is the worst.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#49
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds pretty quick and unexpected, which is really hard.
NC_Nurse
Feb 2013
#73
Sending {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you. I lost my mom to this horrible disease nearly 10 years ago
kcass1954
Feb 2013
#79
Her love stays with You always! Some part of Her does not pass away--stays with You!
hue
Feb 2013
#96
Such a moving post. I lost my mom yrs ago, too. No one loves you like a mother.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#111
My sympathies for your loss . . . I lost my mother at the age of 15 . . . Now almost 40 years later
Liberal In Red State
Feb 2013
#116
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I'm sure that her memory and kindess will stay
Number23
Feb 2013
#130