# I am an only child. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 20, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626 "2011-05-20T21:55:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![GameHat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/41 "2011-05-23T04:36:54Z")
I’d post a proper reply, but I’m tearing up here. Beautiful tribute that you wrote. ☹ I’m so sorry for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/42 "2011-05-23T05:05:20Z")
Hugs. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/43 "2011-05-23T11:55:53Z")
At 2pm today (EST) is the family time at the funeral home. It is going to suck hard for those first few minutes. Once everyone else shows up, I’ll be fine. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/44 "2011-05-23T16:14:38Z")
I’m sorry for your loss, **Shirley**. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/45 "2011-05-23T16:57:48Z")
That MD is a rough one, and sometimes seemingly rougher still on those who must stand by and watch. I’m really sorry for your loss, **Shirley** , this time and all the times before. Thanks for sharing about John. I know he was good people. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/46 "2011-05-23T17:16:11Z")
**Shirley** I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/47 "2011-05-23T17:26:59Z")
I am so, so sorry for all that you and your family has been through. It isn’t fair, and while we all know life isn’t fair, the injustice of your family’s situation is tragic. I hope you find some peace in this. It has taken a toll on you. I imagine that not having someone to worry about will feel strange at first, and you might feel survivor guilt. Please talk to a counselor. In your situation, I would need a fleet of them. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/48 "2011-05-23T17:34:07Z")
::::Shirley & her mom:::: I’m so sorry you’ve all had this to cope with for so long. Now that they’re not suffering, I hope you and your mother find peace as well. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/49 "2011-05-23T17:36:37Z")
Shirley, you have always been one of my favorite Dopers. I send comforting thoughts toyou and your mother at this very difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/50 "2011-05-23T18:20:11Z")
So sorry to hear this. ---
**Author:** ![Lorski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Lorski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorski)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/51 "2011-05-23T19:14:19Z")
My most sincere sympathies. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/52 "2011-05-23T22:47:51Z")
Oh, Shirley, I’m so very sorry! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Gr8Kat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gr8kat/32/18668_2.png) [@Gr8Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gr8Kat)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626/53 "2011-08-19T03:16:27Z")
Hi, Shirley. I just saw this thread and wanted to offer my deepest condolences. I’m so sorry for your losses. (((hugs))) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-only-child/582626.md?page=2)