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Showing Original Post only (View all)I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all]
life and passing.
I was single and no kids (SANK!) for ages, with a good job and orderly life when my parents requested my help in looking after Paul. But after I had a family, the majority of his physical and daily care fell on our brother after 2012. Their personality differences made that partnership very difficult for both of them, but it was hardest on Paul. After our parents' "estate" was settled, I was mostly providing emotional support to both brothers.
I didn't want to leave anyone with the impression that I'm a superhero.
All of your kind words have really helped. I've been able to have multiple good cries which gave me so much relief.
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Exactly understated, the same way a superhero would put it. Doing all you could was a lot. That's what a superhero...
marble falls
Yesterday
#3
Thank You for sharing. I was unaware of his passing. I often liked and commented on his posts. My condolences.
ChicagoTeamster
23 hrs ago
#15
Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only
highplainsdem
21 hrs ago
#17
It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help
highplainsdem
19 hrs ago
#21
sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones.
orleans
9 hrs ago
#30
Just want to say that, Through the power of your own words, we know exactly how good a person you are!
bluestarone
20 hrs ago
#19
Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot.
10 Turtle Day
20 hrs ago
#20
You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know.
lapucelle
16 hrs ago
#25