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Ohio Barbarian's avatar

This is a very human, and specifically American, story. You should post this on RedBook so Chinese people can see just how much of a dystopia we have become.

I'm two years older than your dad. Mine went by way of Alzheimer's and leukemia, never forgiving me for refusing to live my life as he had planned it, though he only wanted what he thought was best for me, which is why I, unlike most of my Boomer peers, received zero inheritance.

My wife and I are maybe 4 missing paychecks away from living as you are, and we're better off than most Americans, which should be downright frightening. All I can tell you is that the seven stages of grief are real, and time makes old wounds easier to live with, though they never totally go away.

Hang in there. I'll ask Freya, goddess of hearth and home, to send you a blessing that has some utility.

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Crapp's avatar

Dad’s checking out is a tough one. There’s not much that prepares you for it. You know the sketch of my dad’s final year, so I feel you on this one. But from one ex catholic to another, life happens. You were a kid. Remember the laughs and stick that guilt to the sticking place. And keep scribing - create it out.

Be well. I hope William can spread some salve to you and michael.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=20qKefYI4GA

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