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    Default Tough day today

    I've been having a tough day today. My brother passed away 10 yrs ago today he was only 36 and had five kids. He was a really great guy. I was fine most of the day, but I wanted to write a tribute to him on my blog, which I did, now I'm just crying like a baby. After 10 years I'd think it shouldn't bother me. I really miss him, we were very close.

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    I am so sorry.
    ~*Michelle*~

    ~Wife to Rick since Dec. 19, 1986~
    ~Mother to Richard, 23, Chris, 21, and Dakota, 17~
    ~Mother-in-law to Amber, wife of Richard~
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    I'm so sorry! Don't feel bad for being emotional today, it is to be expected!
    Do you get to spend time with your nieces/nephews?

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    Its ok to cry. It only shows how much you miss him and along with all the good (and bad?) memories you two shared together. Itd be kinda sad if you didnt cry dont you think? (itd mean that you're over him and his memory - as in he got put in the past, to be forgotten)

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    aw, Denise!! I am sorry. It's rough, but don't try to worry about putting a time frame on grief. It'll ebb and flow as your heart needs. Big hugs to you.
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    I am sorry for your loss, it's always had to lose someone no matter how much time has passed.

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    Don't beat yourself up about it. It's feels nice sometimes to remember someone you've lost, even if it makes you cry. And there's nothing wrong with it and you're not a crybaby (I've been told that before and I got mad at them for it)!!!!

    My dad died in 1981, my brother in 1984 and my mom in 1998 and I still cry sometimes when I remember them!!!!

    My BF's mom died in 1999 and I know he does the same thing too. He doesn't cry in front of people a lot of the time (holds it in a lot), but I know he does and you can always tell when he's in that mood.
    Kim

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    They say time helps deal with pain but it does take a long time.

    I grandfather died in 1988 and I still miss him badly so it does take a while.

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    great big hugggssss dear. sorry for oyur loss, time is never revelant when dealing with loss. We all grieve in ouy own way and own time. huugsss

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    Love has no boundaries, no time and is never ending. You have every right to cry, laugh, remember.

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    I am soooo sorry.
    You miss your brother, so it is natural to cry sometimes when you are thinking of him. Anniversaries are such an emotional time, even after 10 years or more.
    As difficult as it may still sometimes be for you, I'm glad you had such a wonderful relationship with him.
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    Awwww, Denise... I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs...

    Try some "first aid"... It usually helps me...
    Kace - married to Dh 12 years

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    I am so sorry for your loss. I am really glad though you remember all the wonderful times you had with him. Sending you loving thoughts and hugs.

    Angel

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    That was a touching tribute. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you'll be in better spirits tomorrow. Sending hugs.
    ~Dana~

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    I am sorry

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