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Dr. Mary M. Marshall's avatar

Deepest condolences to you and your sister. Your essay feels fresh to me and in my spirit. I’m seeing this today, August 11, 2024; but ii feels like it was written yesterday and 23 years ago, which is when my mother died. Three words that are still hard to say without tearing up and feeling a deep, soul ache. I also felt the relief you expressed and the *light joy* you experienced knowing she was no longer suffering and in pain. For you, 🌹💞. *May your mother continue to be in the joy* you.imagine.

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Lydia Caradine's avatar

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. It took me all of this time to finally read this post because my own mother has been very ill for years and just seeing those words was so jarring. I felt every, single word of this. That feeling of constant consuming concern- same, Girl. Thank you for sharing your love for her through this piece. I'm sending you love and deepest condolences.

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Britt Stephens's avatar

Thank you so much, Lydia. I’m sorry to hear about your mom and hope you are taking care of yourself and finding some peace. Sending you lots of love 💕

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Maria MC's avatar

So so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Oodles of kind wishes to you ♥️

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Shanté's avatar

sending my deepest condolences, Britt. thanks for sharing this beautiful, poignant eulogy.

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Maggie Schuman's avatar

i love you

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Michelle B's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Thinking of you xx

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Shannon Vestal Robson's avatar

The best we can do is breathe and reboot. Love you.

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Maya Goldfine's avatar

This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I'm sorry for your loss <3.

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Linda Whobrey's avatar

So beautiful. Losing one’s momma is one of the worst thing to go through.

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Jenn's avatar

I'm so sorry. My mom died a year and four months ago and I expect that for the rest of my life it will feel like yesterday and forever at the same time. This was a gorgeous tribute to your mom. And you deserve all the sweaters and things. xx

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Prarna Mansukhani's avatar

I’m so sorry for your deep loss, Britt. Thank you for sharing, your writing is gorgeous. And your mom seems incredibly beautiful. Xx

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