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Can we have a thread to remember our loved ones ❤️

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Goldenboysmum · 24/12/2023 08:24

Apologies if there's already a thread, I couldn't see one.

I'd like to remember my beautiful son Tony, who died Christmas day 2020. Missed more than words can say.

Also my wonderful dad who died in May this year.

I'd like to wish everyone grieving a loved one, a peaceful and a happy (as it can be) Christmas.

Obviously you don't have to mention names/add photos if you'd rather not.

Can we have a thread to remember our loved ones ❤️

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Sidebeforeself · 24/12/2023 17:59

Hey Mum and Dad. Thankyou for all the magical Christmasses. They say you are still with us somehow but Im sorry I cant feel you. But I know you are not suffering any more. I love you both very much xx

loubieloo4 · 24/12/2023 18:02

My amazing husband who passed away in June at 42. He was my rock and best friend. It's been a very lonely six months and these next few days are going to be the hardest ever. I can't imagine ever being able to celebrate Christmas again.

Tribblesarelovely · 24/12/2023 18:04

My husband and my son. I walk and talk and breathe, but I only wait until I see you again. X

MaidOfSteel · 24/12/2023 18:33

Remembering my Mam and Nanna.

Also, my aunt who died just a few weeks ago. I'm thinking of my cousins as they have their first Xmas without her.

Meem321 · 24/12/2023 18:44

My mum who died this July. I never imagined a year ago that we'd be without her now. So so missed 🤍

Edited for typo!

Gwraigygof · 24/12/2023 18:56

My dad, who's life support I had to turn off in March. I'm sorry I wasn't a better daughter. There's so much I regret, mainly the relationship we didn't have. My grandma who passed away in July. I'm sorry I didn't make more time, and match up to the other grandchildren. My heart horse and heart dog a few years past... I hope they know I did my best for them and the decision was done with so much love.

Broxigirl · 24/12/2023 19:29

My mum, suddenly 15 years ago. She would have loved Christmas now with 6 grandchildren who she never got the chance to meet.

ilovepixie · 24/12/2023 19:33

My partner Roy who died 15/11/22 from esophagus cancer, also my dad who died 5/11/2016 of pancreatic cancer.

AlienatedChildGrown · 24/12/2023 19:41

My dad.

Time ran out before either of us were ready to take the risk of making the first move in reconnecting. But lately, in my recurring dream of chasing after him as he got further and further away, I finally get to catch up with him. Can never remember what we say. But I wake up feeling like a missing piece of me got put back into place.

Cooroo · 24/12/2023 19:45

My lovely mum and dad and my big sister. It's been some years now but I miss them especially at Christmas. I'm older now than my DS will ever be. I would give anything to have Christmas with them again!

painintheholeSIL · 24/12/2023 19:45

My lovely mum. My first Christmas without her. She passed away in October.💔

Junibug · 24/12/2023 19:49

My amazing and most dear Gran, who passed away yesterday at the grand old age of 96. Also my beloved FIL who passed two weeks ago. Wishing them both a beautiful heavenly Christmas and that they have been reunited with the loved ones they had lost. We miss you xxx

3kidsaremorethanenough · 24/12/2023 19:53

Hugs to everyone. Thinking on my lovely dad today, he passed away 2 years ago just before Christmas. Miss him more and more every year, miss my Christmas morning phone call 😪 so I raise a glass to my dad and to all your loved ones ❤️ 🥂x

MrsSheridan · 24/12/2023 19:54

My Dad. 4th Christmas without you.

Taken by COVID in 2020.

Miss you as much as ever

IPokeBadgers · 24/12/2023 19:58

My mum, gone 19 years now but still missed. Think of her at Christmas when I look at ornaments she made that are on my tree.

My niece, tragically killed 2 months ago aged just 21. My heart hurts for her loss and all the opportunity and life she will never live 💔

My friend G, gone several years now but lived to be an old man who lived quite a life. I still think of him with great fondness, especially at this time of year.

WildFlowerBees · 24/12/2023 20:03

Remembering my lovely lovely mum, she had such grace and lit up any room she was in. I think of her daily but missing her is more intense at this time of year. If I could pick a mum she would always be my first and only choice.

Thinking of everyone missing a loved one 🕯️

headcheffer · 24/12/2023 20:12

Lovely photos all and sorry for your losses. My Mum died this year, a few weeks ago. I miss her so much.

Findapath · 24/12/2023 20:16

Remembering my lovely husband who took his own life 2 years ago. We are doing ok but wow I miss you x

ChrisPriss · 24/12/2023 20:18

I am so sorry for all your sad losses. My lovely father-in-law died earlier this year and my mother-in-law is seriously ill, it's so sad x

Flanjango · 24/12/2023 20:27

My brother who passed in 2020 and my father who passed suddenly in 2022. Still trying to get used to their absence at this time of year.

Jobsharenightmare · 24/12/2023 20:34

My grandparents who helped raise me are in my heart as always but it's hurting tonight.

Thinking of you on this thread and all who know the sad hollow of grief. I hope tomorrow is as good as it can be without those you treasure.

Myfanwy81 · 24/12/2023 20:35

So sorry for all your losses. Thinking of you. Its so hard. I lost my precious Dad to Covid January 2022, am still in shock. I lost my Mum ten years ago suddenly. I also want to remember my Nain, my father's Mum who I was so close too. Have found it so hard. Am trying to paste on a smile for my family but it's so hard. Sending love to all xxxx

Rowgtfc72 · 24/12/2023 20:40

Nine Christmas's without my lovely dad. Noone else could snore through the Queens speech and talk all the way through Doctor Who like he could.
24 without my mum. We didn't always get on but she WAS Christmas.

Thinking of you all xx

LollipopViolet · 24/12/2023 20:40

My granddad, Mel, who died in 2013. Ten years, where's that gone? I still remember posting on here about his illness and passing, and the support I got from posters as a 23 year old who'd lost her father figure.

My uncle Rob, who died in 2021. Again, I posted on here during his illness and passing, and was again wrapped in support from people here, this time as a 31 year old who'd lost her other father figure.

They will always have a seat at our Christmas table - I got this from Etsy last year ❤Behind the chairs you can see my grandparents' wedding photo - just me, mum and grandma in our house now, muddling through as best we can.

namechangedyetagain · 24/12/2023 20:43

Find this time of year so hard. Miss my nan and grandad who just made Christmas so special for us every year. And I miss my brother who should still be here. Fuck cancer. It robbed me of my brother and my children of their uncle and the family Christmas they should be having. Just have my mum now. She finds things so hard she's taken herself off on holiday.

I have a lovely husband and amazing kids but nothing will ever bring back the family Christmas i crave. I should count my blessings but I'm sat on the sofa not feeling at all festive and just a bit sad.

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