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blue_jay

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Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #21)

Sat May 16, 2026, 06:13 PM

May 16

I'm sure it can help Ilsa and the many more of us who have experienced overwhelming losses in our lives, especially in these last several years (or decades). ✨

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I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all] Ilsa May 16 OP

Don't sell yourself short Bettie May 16 #1

Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando May 16 #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 May 16 #3

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary May 16 #4

Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU May 16 #5

Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms May 16 #6

It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele May 16 #7

Just to share FullySupportDems May 16 #8

indeed NJCher May 16 #9

Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib May 16 #10

You provided emotional support to your family Niagara May 16 #11

Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote May 16 #12

Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth May 16 #13

You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK May 16 #14

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

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

Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem May 16 #17

I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa May 16 #18

It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem May 16 #21

Thanks for this share blue_jay May 16 #23

sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans Sunday #30

That was so funny. Ilsa Sunday #32

Just want to say that, Through the power of your own words, we know exactly how good a person you are! bluestarone May 16 #19

Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot. 10 Turtle Day May 16 #20

You were there for emotional support BeneteauBum May 16 #22

you're a good sister Skittles May 16 #24

You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle May 16 #25

You did what you could MustLoveBeagles May 16 #26

My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast May 16 #27

Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 May 16 #28

Oh JustAnotherGen May 16 #29

I am sorry about Texas Towelie.nt jfz9580m Sunday #31

I am sorry Ilsa jfz9580m Monday #33