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Dear Annie: How do I stop running and face my mom’s death head on?

By Annie Lane,

2024-08-29

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1FezVm_0vDwv2mH00 — Advice columnist Annie Lane [ Creators Syndicate ]

Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, passed away 21 months ago. Annie, my life has never been the same.

I cared for Mom when she became unexpectedly ill. I witnessed her last breath. By all accounts, I should be happy that I was the loving daughter and did right by Mom and the family.

I was attending a hospice grief group; then COVID-19 happened.

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