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It's been five years since my brother died. I get a jolt of recognition and see his face every time I see a boy or man with downs syndrome in public. And it guts me. It's like he's alive again. My brain tells me "thats my brother" then the logical part reminds me he's buried in the cemetery. He's never going to mumble my name again or hold my hand
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I lost my brother about 6 years ago now. I have moments like the one you described every now and then and it's like a blow to the chest. I feel that wave of sinking grief. I try to get through it by being grateful for the moment more as a trigger to the good memories with my brother rather than the grief that came with his loss.
I think grief gets easier in that we learn how to manage it better as we go along in life. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you can find some peace in the good memories of your brother. ❤️
ReplyThankyou for taking the time to respond, and sharing your experience. I'm sorry about your brother too
ReplyMy brother's name was David. He loved the Wizard of Oz, singing opera every morning. And had a magazine cut out of Emma Watson (as Hermione) in his wallet and always told anyone who would listen she was his girlfriend. He was goofy and made me laugh...
What's a nice memory of your brother?
ReplyMatt was a graphic designer. My other brother once asked him to design a tattoo of a phoenix for him. I just remember walking past him while he was working on it one day and him muttering under his breath, "Damn thing looks like the Kelloggs rooster..." It just makes me giggle. Matt had the best smile, he was disabled but never acted like it, tried to do everything he could for himself. Played wheelchair hockey. Was tenacious but kind. Just a really good person.
ReplyI came back to see if you were still here. Thankyou for telling me about your brother Matt. I chuckled at Kellogg rooster.
Hey I don't know if it is your thing, but Merry Christmas. I sincerely hope you have a happy new year.
ReplyIt gets easier with time, thanks for sharing about your brother
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