# My mum is dying

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [October 19, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087 "2015-10-19T01:17:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 13\
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**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/61 "2015-11-09T07:39:22Z")

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I’m so sorry, Leaffan. I wish you and your kids had been able to see her. ☹

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**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/62 "2015-11-09T07:49:25Z")

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Losing a parent is tough. I wish you and your family well during these difficult times **Leaffan.**

kam

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**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/63 "2015-11-09T11:29:44Z")

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Condolences **Leaffan.** Very little else for me to say.

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/64 "2015-11-09T11:44:06Z")

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I’m so sorry. {{{{{{{{{ **Leaffan** }}}}}}}}

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**Author:** ![edwardcoast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cab0a1/32.png) [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/65 "2015-11-09T11:45:13Z")

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> [@Mona\_Lott](#):
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> I am sorry for what you will endure. I hope her passing is peaceful.

Well said.

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**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/66 "2015-11-09T12:03:19Z")

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I’m so sorry, leaffan. May her memory be a blessing.

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**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:** [November 9, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/67 "2015-11-09T15:42:28Z")

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Wishing you strength, dear\*\* Leaf\*\*.

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**Author:** ![Bookkeeper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bookkeeper/32/281_2.png) [@Bookkeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bookkeeper)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/68 "2015-11-09T21:23:43Z")

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My condolences, **Leaffan**.

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**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/69 "2015-11-10T01:31:59Z")

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I’m so very sorry, **Leaffan**. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/70 "2015-11-10T01:37:37Z")

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You guys are awesome.

Thanks so much for the kind words.

She was cremated today, and did not want a service. We’ll hold a get together soon to commemorate her life. UK folks (especially the non-religious) aren’t big on visitations and wakes and stuff. I’m completely fine with all that.

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**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/71 "2015-11-10T02:08:08Z")

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Ther ain’t nobody like Mama. So sorry.

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**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/72 "2015-11-10T03:37:44Z")

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I’m so sorry, **Leaffan**. Just reading your posts made me think of my mom. Hugs to you and your whole family, should you desire them.

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**Author:** ![Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8491ac/32.png) [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mum-is-dying/735087/73 "2015-11-10T03:47:20Z")

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So sorry Leaffan, losing a Mom is the toughest.

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