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My sister went through a bunch of old family photo albums, scanned them, and uploaded them today. It's amazing how a single photo can release such strong emotions.
I'm a pretty tough SOB. I've done a number of dumb/reckless things, and should be in a lot worse condition than I currently am in, but I'm still fine. I've been through situations where I should have ended up far more injured than I actually was. Yea, there's probably a bit of luck thrown in there, but there has definitely been some situations where I shouldn't have been able to walk away from, yet I did, and relatively unscathed.
But when I saw some photos of my father from when I was younger, I broke down and cried. It's been years since I've seen these photos, and it really hit me hard. He died after a 3 year struggle with cancer and it's effects. I was 14 at the time.
I'm 23 now, and it's still hitting me hard. Seeing those photos brought back a lot of memories, both good and bad.
I've gotta be up in less than 5 hrs for work, but I doubt that I'm going to get a good night sleep tonight.
EDIT - I'm going to pre-emptively say a big "fuck you" to any of you guys who tries to make some kind of pun about me not being very "impervious".....
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United States22154 Posts
Shit man, not much I can say to that, I have no comparable experiences.
Still, if you need a shoulder to cry on, don't hesitate to PM me, TL is here for you.
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Unfortunately that is what photos are for. Like music they remind you of the time they were taken. Normally that is a good thing, but sometimes it aint.
Good luck mate, if nothing else this proves you're human.
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Wow man, that's tough stuff. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm a generally unemotional type of person, but this resonated with me. I feel for you, hope everything's all right.
Same as Marshal, feel free to PM.
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Hong Kong9148 Posts
It's better to have those photos around though than to not have anything at all in my opinion.
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Sorry to hear about your loss.
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5 hours of sleep isnt a good nights sleep in any case
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Made a joke about how emotions are permeable and your sister felt how you felt. Nevermind it's not appropriate.
RIP.
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Theres nothing wrong with that. Caring about your family is the most important trait to have.
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FREEAGLELAND26780 Posts
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