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Shelley Wagner's avatar

Sorry to hear of your loss, Ginni!

It’s through good times and the bad that family tends to shape us into the person we become. I’m glad you’re here, and grateful to call you a friend. Take care now!

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Patricia Babina's avatar

Ginni, I am sorry for your loss, as you describe it so poignantly and honestly here. My thoughts are with you now. Sending you

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Chellie Grossman's avatar

Ginni, I am so sorry. Relationships are so complex and we never know how or when they will impact us. The truth is, every relationship leaves an imprint. My heart is with you as your heart and mind process what you feel and think. Know it all okay. You are okay. I send you my love and hugs.

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Leslie's avatar

I am sorry about your loss. I can imagine how complicated your feelings are.

You are in my prayers.

Blessings,

Leslie

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Mary E Plouffe Ph D's avatar

Ah yes, the death of possibility, the death of what was wished for and might have been sits uncomfortably beside the death of what was, with all its pain, hurt and confusion. Ambiguous loss is tough and tender. My heart is with you.

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Laura Lee Summers's avatar

Sending my condolences. As always, I appreciate you sharing your honest reaction. Losses are never easy. Big hugs!

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Dinah's avatar

His leaving the room has given you the room to feel everything in the room he left behind. Even the parts of you he was perhaps driven to scare away. You get to come back there now more whole. Love to you Ginni

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Oh, Ginni...so much to say to you, but not now, not here. Just know I'm thinking of you. xo

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christopher cressey's avatar

Heavy Sigh and sincere condolences, Ginni.

Actual death is so damned final. Whether you considered some future resolution,

or chose not to, he is no longer a part of that possibility. I hear the astonishment and confusion

in your writing. Thank you for being willing to take us along with you as you sort through the

turmoil. Sending healing thoughts as you contemplate this next iteration. As I respond to your

sharing, I realize there is much more to say. For now, I will simply hold you sacred.

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Barbara's avatar

Oh Ginni, my heart goes out to you. I wish I was there to hold you. Life is complex, people are complex, relationships are complex. Your brother died today. It will take time to process. I am here for you as you do. You have been here to me as I process losing my parents and my husband. All of it complex and sad.

I love you. 💔

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Patricia Babina's avatar

Sending you hugs, love Trish

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Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Blessings to you.

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Dana Walters's avatar

Holding you close in my heart Ginni.

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