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Bereavement

3catwoman3

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10. I recently learned a new-to-me word that I find most fitting...

Reply to Colorado Liberal (Original post)

Tue Feb 14, 2023, 03:53 PM

Feb 2023

...for the year's span of time since someone's death - jahrzeit. It simply means "a year's time." Anniversary, when referring to something sad, never feels quite right as it more often refers to an event to celebrate.

Kay sounds like someone I would very much have enjoyed knowing.

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Anniversaries suck [View all] Colorado Liberal Nov 2022 OP

I'm so sorry. Kay was certainly well loved by you and her many friends. MLAA Nov 2022 #1

I'm so sorry.... onecaliberal Nov 2022 #2

... alwaysinasnit Nov 2022 #3

I'm so sorry. I lost my boyfriend over 15 years ago I still remember every detail Walleye Nov 2022 #4

I'm so sorry for your loss, and wish you the best. Sometimes it helps to visit the time machine. rsdsharp Nov 2022 #5

A lovely tribute. I understand. Both of my parents, gone in the last 18 months. littlemissmartypants Dec 2022 #6

It will be 7 years next March tiredtoo Dec 2022 #7

This a a lovely tribute to a person you loved dearly. herding cats Dec 2022 #8

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful remembrance. live love laugh Dec 2022 #9

I recently learned a new-to-me word that I find most fitting... 3catwoman3 Feb 2023 #10