Loss of a Nephew
a lake filled with tears
composure dives off a cliff
while friends bring the raft
— t. l. cummings
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Our son died, then my youngest nephew, then the two older ones…they died one day apart. So out of five kids, in our very small family, my daughter is the only one left.
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I cannot imagine what you are going through. Horrible loss in one family. So very sorry.
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Unfortunately, those were just the kids, my husband died as well, among others. It’s a lot, believe me.
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I don’t have the words. my heart goes out to you and your daughter. truly.
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Was this recent? Either way, so sorry for your loss. I lost a step-mom, sister, and nephew on my dad’s side in a car accident once, it was awful. Especially since the little boy was only 5. We weren’t extremely close at the time due to distance, but it still hit me hard.
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October. Such a shock. He was 27. I’m very very sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the depth and breadth of your sorrow. My heart goes out to you.
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Thank you. It happened when I was 17, almost 20 years ago, but I still think about it sometimes.
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Of course you do. It is part of you, just as they are.
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Sorry to hear that.
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thank you
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I’m so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted.
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Thank you.
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I too am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. ❤️
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Thank you, Betty.
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‘each man’s death diminishes me’ – from the poem by John Donne. I am sorry for your loss
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Thank you. And so true, isn’t it.
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Powerful images to express your grief in poetry. I am so sorry to hear that your nephew died. I can only imagine the pain of losing someone so young.
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It was and still is a shock.
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So sorry for your loss, but I’m glad you have the support of friends.
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