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» I've hit that stage of life where people close to me have started dropping like flies
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post 1694829303 12-13-2023, 07:32 PM
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I've hit that stage of life where people close to me have started dropping like flies

Seems like every year, another uncle/aunt or two and/or friend are gone. Friends less so, but those are getting slightly more common when considering the total. As sad as it is, what can you do but make the most of it, right? Still, I miss these people. Look back with so much regret about not spending more time with them.
post 1694829373 12-13-2023, 07:34 PM
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post 1694829423 12-13-2023, 07:35 PM
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post 1694829473 12-13-2023, 07:39 PM
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Wished I spent more time with my dad before he passed. You bringing out them feels, OP.
post 1694829523 12-13-2023, 07:40 PM
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Only grandparents in my family so far. Did get word yesterday one of my former high school teachers died the other day. I only know of one old high school friend who has died. Don't really keep in contact with anyone.
post 1694829583 12-13-2023, 07:41 PM
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Yep. Every year is another loss or two. It sucks. It’s a good time to spend an afternoon with older people in the family. It’s also a good time to start remembering the names of your nieces and nephews. You’re the old guy in the family, or will be soon.
post 1694829943 12-13-2023, 07:49 PM
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For the friends closer to your age (53) did they live unhealthy lifestyles or was it unexpected illnesses?
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post 1694830043 12-13-2023, 07:52 PM
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It sucks.

I don't know if I've ever had someone in my life die where I didn't feel some huge regret about spending enough time with them or telling them I love them.

I try to tell people I love them now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPXWt2ESxVY

post 1694830163 12-13-2023, 07:56 PM
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You'll always have misc for your social interaction brah!
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post 1694832483 12-13-2023, 09:00 PM
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Now that I'm in my 30's I'm more aware of how little time I actually have left with much of my family. For years now I've been away from my home state for work, so I barely see them as is.

I can only hope in the coming years I can go visit them or they can come to me for atleast a few days.

Life is so sad and cruel.

Just think about random family members I have who I'll probably never see again before they die.
post 1694832643 12-13-2023, 09:04 PM
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Everyone goes through it and the world keeps spinning. Don't stress about chit you can't control
post 1694832913 12-13-2023, 09:15 PM
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The battle between good and evil has been going on since before we were born, and will continue long after we’re gone
Exercise will get you through times of ill health better than no exercise will get you through times of good health.
post 1694832973 12-13-2023, 09:18 PM
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Most people take chit care of their health and have literally no family around to care for them when they fall ill or to encouraged them to get better. Take care of your family when they fall ill and they'll live for a long time and pass peacefully.
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post 1694847703 12-14-2023, 08:18 AM
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yeah people are always like "I'd hate to live forever because I don't want to watch all of my family and friends die" and i'm like "fool that sh*t's about to be happening regardless! either that, or you will be one of the ones that drop from someone else's life"
post 1694850133 12-14-2023, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted By Islandboyo
Now that I'm in my 30's I'm more aware of how little time I actually have left with much of my family. For years now I've been away from my home state for work, so I barely see them as is.

I can only hope in the coming years I can go visit them or they can come to me for atleast a few days.

Life is so sad and cruel.

Just think about random family members I have who I'll probably never see again before they die.
I think families used to live a lot closer together than they often do nowadays. Which helped a lot. Now people live across the country and are more worried about their social media profiles than actually interacting with people they're supposed to care about.
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