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Bereavement

Marthe48

(21,956 posts)

2. I still sit and talk to my husband's picture

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 10:23 AM

Yesterday

He was cremated. I have his ashes, but I rarely acknowledge the urn. The pictures I have around the house are better reminders.

I just saw this post, and I hope by now, you have your Mom's ashes and you have some peace.

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I just want to talk to my mom [View all] irisblue Aug 29 OP

... SheltieLover Aug 29 #1

I still sit and talk to my husband's picture Marthe48 Yesterday #2

My mom started telling us in the late 80s she wanted to be cremated. irisblue Yesterday #3

Your Mom sounds cool Marthe48 Yesterday #4

She helped create my sense of humor and cooking skills. irisblue Yesterday #5