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Bereavement

In reply to the discussion: Realities of going on [View all]

elfin

(6,262 posts)
7. Wish I didn't know what you are going thru --- but I do
Sun May 21, 2017, 01:00 PM
May 2017

The real estate complications are all too familiar. The daily slog where the minutia of getting thru to night is an ordeal, let alone having to manage big issues.

But the big things can be whittled down to fewer transactions -- hold fast and true and steady to your described very reasonable prices. Too many people (including "friends&quot take advantage here and there.

Grief is such very hard work. Things do become different and more manageable, but the heartache remains, though more privately experienced.

Eventually the memories lead to grins and laughs instead of sobs.

The hole in the landscape of your life is waiting for new growth after tending to the practicalities. New projects, new acquaintances, new friends and just perhaps, new love await.

I write 20 years after my own loss. Things are good, even though not what I looked forward to.

All the best on your new journey to unfamiliar destinations. May they be surprisingly sweet.

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Realities of going on [View all] Marthe48 May 2017 OP
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:) Marthe48 May 2017 #4
A gentle hug for you Marthe48. redwitch May 2017 #2
Thanks redwitch Marthe48 May 2017 #5
Some people are just there at the right time and the comfort is enormous. redwitch May 2017 #8
I think you're being smart about what's happening right now. CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #3
Thanks CaliforniaPeggy Marthe48 May 2017 #6
Wish I didn't know what you are going thru --- but I do elfin May 2017 #7
Thank you elfin Marthe48 May 2017 #9
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