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Niagara

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11. You provided emotional support to your family

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 11:53 AM

Yesterday

Sometimes family support systems fail and those needing the support are neglected.

Sometimes there are complications/communication issues/jealousy between siblings after one or both of the parents pass away.

Please know that you were some sort of support system and you did what you could and also provided what you could, Ilsa.

It's important for you to recognize that even if you don't feel like a "superhero".

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I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all] Ilsa Yesterday OP

Don't sell yourself short Bettie Yesterday #1

Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando Yesterday #2

Exactly understated, the same way a superhero would put it. Doing all you could was a lot. That's what a superhero... marble falls Yesterday #3

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary Yesterday #4

Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU Yesterday #5

Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms Yesterday #6

It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele Yesterday #7

Just to share FullySupportDems Yesterday #8

indeed NJCher Yesterday #9

Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib Yesterday #10

You provided emotional support to your family Niagara Yesterday #11

Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #12

Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth Yesterday #13

You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #14

Thank You for sharing. I was unaware of his passing. I often liked and commented on his posts. My condolences. ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #15

We can't even be everything for our own selves. IbogaProject Yesterday #16

Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem Yesterday #17

I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa Yesterday #18

It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem Yesterday #21

Thanks for this share blue_jay 22 hrs ago #23

sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans 13 hrs ago #30

That was so funny. Ilsa 8 hrs ago #32

Just want to say that, Through the power of your own words, we know exactly how good a person you are! bluestarone Yesterday #19

Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot. 10 Turtle Day Yesterday #20

You were there for emotional support BeneteauBum Yesterday #22

you're a good sister Skittles 22 hrs ago #24

You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle 20 hrs ago #25

You did what you could MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #26

My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast 19 hrs ago #27

Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 19 hrs ago #28

Oh JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #29

I am sorry about Texas Towelie.nt jfz9580m 9 hrs ago #31