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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve heard people use orphan in a lighthearted, somewhat comedic way. I don’t think they envision themselves as an Oliver Twist looking for pity. I think context and social clues are important here.[/quote] This, plus, for adults it’s also a shorthand expression for feeling completely untethered because you no longer have any living parent. Those people who loved you unconditionally, put your needs ahead of their own, always had your back, were your biggest cheerleaders, had keen insight into you, gave sage advice, and were a permanent safety net are gone. You may never have anyone else in your life who loves you that way. That’s a profound loss on top of the grief, and a wake-up call about your own mortality.[/quote]
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