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AlannaV's avatar

I’m trying to see her for who she is now instead of who I remember.

This sentence cut me right open.

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Liz K's avatar

Re #14: Having been with my mom when she was dying and held her hand at the end, I say it’s a gift to be able to help take care of her.

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Whitney's avatar

From one aquarius to another, there's nothing like the bitter sting of aging in place. Moving forward to come back to a similar spot seems to be our way. Also, you wouldn't believe the things I have to do to greek yogurt to make it edible. Happy birthday!

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MissOmlettes's avatar

I preordered your book.this substack brings me a lot of joy. Happy birthday it will get better I know it.

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Linda Mulgrew's avatar

Happy birthday. All my good healing thoughts to your mom and you. 😊

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awtysm's avatar

Happy Birthday Queen. Give your mom a hug.

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Veronica's avatar

“I’m trying to see her for who she is now instead of who I remember.”

This is one of the hardest parts of aging, IMHO

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Sara's avatar

HBD! And yes to all the above. Especially Greek Yogurt. And Icelandic, that stuff is even worse. I want to like it but I can’t. Always back to Astro’s Balkan yogurt. Highest fat I can find.

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Manuela  Henderkes's avatar

A belated Happy Birthday 🥂🎶 I like to think I had the opportunity to be there for my Granny, as she was there for me as a child. It made all the stress of taking care of her more meaningful in hindsight 🥰

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Jennifer Maciel's avatar

Enjoy your day and a sunny new year ahead. Live long and prosper ❤️

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Bikini1's avatar

Happy Birthday! Sending get well thoughts to your mom. Looking forward to your column.💕🎂

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