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highplainsdem

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17. Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 02:43 PM

14 hrs ago

superheroes because they have superpowers (and they're just heroes to one another).

Sigh. Excuse the detour. Too little sleep again last night.

Anyway, what you did deserves respect. And I was serious when I said I hope you'll get some sign from Paul and maybe your other loved ones who've passed on that your love and caring were appreciated.

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I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all] Ilsa 19 hrs ago OP

Don't sell yourself short Bettie 19 hrs ago #1

Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando 19 hrs ago #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 19 hrs ago #3

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary 19 hrs ago #4

Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU 18 hrs ago #5

Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms 18 hrs ago #6

It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele 18 hrs ago #7

Just to share FullySupportDems 18 hrs ago #8

indeed NJCher 18 hrs ago #9

Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib 17 hrs ago #10

You provided emotional support to your family Niagara 17 hrs ago #11

Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #12

Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth 17 hrs ago #13

You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #14

Thank You for sharing. I was unaware of his passing. I often liked and commented on his posts. My condolences. ChicagoTeamster 16 hrs ago #15

We can't even be everything for our own selves. IbogaProject 16 hrs ago #16

Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem 14 hrs ago #17

I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa 14 hrs ago #18

It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem 13 hrs ago #21

Thanks for this share blue_jay 11 hrs ago #23

sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans 2 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 14 hrs ago #19

Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot. 10 Turtle Day 13 hrs ago #20

You were there for emotional support BeneteauBum 13 hrs ago #22

you're a good sister Skittles 11 hrs ago #24

You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle 9 hrs ago #25

You did what you could MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #26

My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast 8 hrs ago #27

Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 8 hrs ago #28

Oh JustAnotherGen 6 hrs ago #29