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tavernier

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27. My mother died because of Waco.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #26)

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 09:33 AM

Jan 10

She watched the coverage over and over and cried non-stop. She was never the same and died within a short time after. I’m never really sure if it had caused a stroke or some type of a mental breakdown. I wish dad had thrown the television out the window and taken her away to get her mind off of the tragic events of that incident.

Since you know “how far gone” you are from your normal self and admit that you can’t seem to get out of that, please know that there is help and healing. Please talk to your doctor or spiritual advisor or someone who can assist you in finding help. Your struggle makes me so sad and I wish you all the best.

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Had a heart attack, got a stent, job was defunded, young relative saw yesterday's shooting [View all] uppityperson Jan 9 OP

Oh, wow. Glad you're treated, so sorry about the job and your relative. Scrivener7 Jan 9 #1

Oh, golly! Hope you're feeling better. Solly Mack Jan 9 #2

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Wow! Good to see you're back. We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 9 #4

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A very good friend --age 78--had a heart attack last July, two stents put in. mnhtnbb Jan 9 #15

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Welcome back! Wishing you a quick recovery and livetohike Jan 10 #23

I wish you a very happy and healthy year. tavernier Jan 10 #24

"I recommend only things that make you laugh and smile and make your heart heal quickly." OldBaldy1701E Jan 10 #26

My mother died because of Waco. tavernier Jan 10 #27

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Jan 10 #28

Glad you are doing okay. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 10 #25

Wishing you quick and thorough healing RandomNumbers Jan 10 #29

That's a lot. pandr32 Jan 10 #30

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