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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having lost both parents, I can tell you that I never felt more alone than when my second parent died.  I don't think people who haven't gone through that can fathom how it feels to be without a living parent.  I had several coworkers who'd been there, and their support was helpful, especially when they told me that they too felt so alone at the time.  Likewise, I've been able to support a few other people who've suffered the same loss in the past few years.  I also agree with the PP that it's a loss you learn to deal with, and time does help with that.

Take care, OP.

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Yes, I've lost both parents and have found that its is nearly impossible for people to relate if they have not lost either parent.  But more and more friends are starting to lose theirs, also, in the past few years.

Unfortunately, well- meaning friends will say insensitive things sometimes.  Upon losing our last parent (between husband and I), someone told me that they were lucky to still have all 4 parents living.  I was speechless.  Not what you want to hear when your last parent has just died![/quote]

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