Oh, man, this is one of the saddest threads I have ever read, and my heart goes out to you all.
I have never lost a sibling, but I know how devastated I’d be if something happened to my brothers.
I lost my dad at a young age, and my mom 13 years ago, and that hurt plenty.
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I am so very sorry about your sister–and about your mom. Keep on keepin’ on.
I too think it’s terrible of your school to say no to the armband, but I would certainly wear something purple, sneak on an armband or whatever you like.
Congratulations on your graduation; somewhere out there, your sister smiles down upon you.