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Ilsa

(64,563 posts)
Sat May 16, 2026, 10:12 AM Yesterday

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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Don't sell yourself short Bettie Yesterday #1
Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando Yesterday #2
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 bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary Yesterday #4
Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU Yesterday #5
Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms Yesterday #6
It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele Yesterday #7
Just to share FullySupportDems Yesterday #8
indeed NJCher Yesterday #9
Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib Yesterday #10
You provided emotional support to your family Niagara Yesterday #11
Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #12
Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth 23 hrs ago #13
You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #14
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
We can't even be everything for our own selves. IbogaProject 23 hrs ago #16
Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #17
I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa 21 hrs ago #18
It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem 19 hrs ago #21
Thanks for this share blue_jay 17 hrs ago #23
sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans 9 hrs ago #30
That was so funny. Ilsa 3 hrs ago #32
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 were there for emotional support BeneteauBum 19 hrs ago #22
you're a good sister Skittles 17 hrs ago #24
You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #25
You did what you could MustLoveBeagles 16 hrs ago #26
My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast 15 hrs ago #27
Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 14 hrs ago #28
Oh JustAnotherGen 12 hrs ago #29
I am sorry about Texas Towelie.nt jfz9580m 4 hrs ago #31
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