That feeling of emptiness, sadness, a void that will never close.They say time heals all wounds, l’m yet to believe it. Milk at the supermarket has my dear dad’s birthday on it.An instant reminder of my friend, my strength, my hero.Smiling in public, crumbling on the inside.

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Don · 1 · 1d ago
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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photoblair.bsky.social · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Raven · 3 · 1d ago
Grief has a way of finding us in the most ordinary moments. Your dad was clearly loved beyond measure. Sending you love and strength. 🤍🕊️🪷✨
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for your comforting words, Raven. 🙏🤍 I’m usually fine, until little unexpected things trigger my emotions. I become that 5yr old who needs her dad. Appreciate your kindness.
Raven · 4 · 1d ago
That’s completely understandable. Sometimes the smallest things can take us straight back to that place, no matter how much time has passed. You’re very welcome, and I hope you find many reasons to smile today. 🤍💙✨
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Grief always hits when you least expect it and it follows you everywhere especially places like randomly enjoying a summer day and hear that song that reminds of them. The beauty is when those moments turn into precious memories and keeps going…..
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
Thank you for your lovely words, Robbie! 🙏🤍
Robbie Erickson Photography · 0 · 12h ago
You’re welcome.
Mood in the Hood · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Natty @Natasha02783807 · 1 · 1d ago
So sorry about your loss, dear Jen. 🥺 I can sympathize with how you're feeling, having lost my dad 27 years ago, and hardly a day goes by that something doesn't remind me of him.Time doesn't heal all wounds, but it dulls the pain, and you think more of all the beautiful memories you two share.🤗🫶❤️
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you so much for your beautiful words, dear Natty! Time doesn’t erase the pain…you just learn to live with it. I’m fortunate to have many wonderful memories. Appreciate your kindness. 🤗🫶
Marjo Slingerland-Boks · 1 · 1d ago
Sending you a big hug 🫂 those moments aren't not always easy dear Jen😘🫂
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
Thank you, dear Marjo! 🙏🤍
Marjo Slingerland-Boks · 1 · 16h ago
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𝓛 🪷🐾⚾️ · 2 · 1d ago
I understand completely, lovely Jen. 🫂🤍 Sending you strength, peace, and love.🕊️🫶🏻
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 2 · 1d ago
I know you understand…thank you, my dear friend. 🤗🫶
𝓛 🪷🐾⚾️ · 0 · 12h ago
🫂 {{ big hugs}} 🫶🏻
RaphMikeyTurtle · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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RaphMikeyTurtle · 1 · 18h ago
I understand your loss. Even though for me it was the oppposite or maybe misunderstood. Whatever it is there are memories that will never leave you. They will never let you forget who they meant for you. 🫂🙏🌹
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
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Sands · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 0 · 1d ago
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Wow Powerful Good on you
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
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robertjeff57-58.bsky.social · 1 · 17h ago
Your welcome
Ponzini Photography · 1 · 1d ago
🤎 time doesn't really heal those wounds, but it does cement those memories in our hearts
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for such comforting words! 🙏🤍
Ponzini Photography · 0 · 13h ago
Your welcome. We will always miss the ones most dear to us, but don't mourn, think back on all the wonderful memories that make you smile.
Pirritin · 1 · 1d ago
Sending hugs 🫂
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 0 · 1d ago
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Mark D Alexander · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Jason Hindle · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷 · 1 · 1d ago
Aw, Jen. Crazy how the smallest thing can bring a flood of memories and feelings. Memories of my Mom used to come in the grocery store, too. It's been a few years since I lost each parent, and sometimes there will still be a trigger and tears. It's okay. Even if you need to cry in the supermarket!
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for your warm and kind words, my dear friend. 🙏🤍 I had a quiet sob in the car.So many moments l wish he was here to share. Feeling emotionally vulnerable yesterday.Ended up driving for an hour to clear my mind. Ended up at the beach just looking up at the stars. I truly appreciate you! 🤗🫶
Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷 · 1 · 23h ago
Anytime, I'm half a world away but right here if you need an ear! 🫶🏼
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
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Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷 · 0 · 23h ago
Sounds like you did what you needed to do 🤍
Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷 · 1 · 1d ago
There is no timeline for healing from the loss of a loved one, and there's always a tender scar 💙🫂🩵
Luis Cordoba Photographer · 1 · 1d ago
have a wonderful Saturday jen
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 0 · 1d ago
Thank you, same to you! 🙏🤍
BelleAB · 2 · 1d ago
Sending you love and hugs, dear Jen! I get it… 🤍🫂
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
Thank you, my dear friend! 🙏🤍
BelleAB · 1 · 15h ago
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Neil Cameron · 1 · 1d ago
<Hugs> Jen!
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Mary · 0 · 42m ago
I hear you Jen and I’m sorry… the littlest things trigger grief. Take care. ♥️🫂
""julie"" · 2 · 1d ago
Sending hugs and strength Jen💕🫂💙
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 2 · 1d ago
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BobS · 2 · 1d ago
I can think of no better gift than to be loved so fondly. And his, the memories that he gave you.
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 2 · 1d ago
Your words are truly comforting, thank you! 🙏🤍
Lion of Flanders · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Diane · 2 · 1d ago
Sending love your way Jen. 😔❤️‍🩹🫂
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you so much, my dear friend! 🙏🤍🕊️
💛💜JB💛💜 · 1 · 1d ago
Sending you lots of love, Jen 🫂❤️🫶
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 0 · 1d ago
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Aj d'Wit (Audrey) · 3 · 1d ago
Oh, jen. 🫂 It’s the little things … every time. ♥️😘❤️‍🩹
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 2 · 1d ago
Those damn little things that can bring down any emotional wall. 🙏🤍
Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Climb To The Clouds · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 17h ago
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Matt · 1 · 1d ago
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jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 0 · 1d ago
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mark156.bsky.social · 1 · 1d ago
Lost my dad last year,true jen but we carry them with us in heart and mind wherever we are 🫶🌿🤍
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for sharing, Mark! I’m so sorry to hear about your dear dad. I’m sure you have moments that are bittersweet. 🤗 I was fine until I walked into the supermarket and saw that damn milk with his birthdate. I crumbled. Hope you too, find some comfort in the precious memories. 🙏🫶
mark156.bsky.social · 1 · 1d ago
Thanks jen yes there will be moments especially nearing his birthday to come soon,but there always with us whether we realise or not,little things,hope your evening and weekend are better🌿🫶🤍
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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Val · 1 · 1d ago
💙💙🙏!
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
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𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓼 · 1 · 1d ago
Im sorry that you have to go through reminders of a loss. Losing a parent hits extremely hard. Not only were they our mom and dad but they also were our best friends. My Mom has been gone for 7 years and I still miss her dearly. ((Hug)).
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for sharing, Thomas…I know you understand that emptiness. Your mum sounds like a remarkable woman. 🌹🙏🤍
DakiniSpirit · 3 · 1d ago
Sending my sympathy, dear jen. My late father's birthday was aug 12. some buddhists say joy shared doubles it, saddness shared breaks it in half.. but I'm not sure of the latter either. I feel you 🙏🕊😪🫂
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 4 · 1d ago
Truly appreciate your kindness and sensitivity. I’m sorry to hear about your sweet dad.Hope the 12th made you reflect and smile at the love you shared.🤍🕊️ It’s been three years but it feels like yesterday. I can still feel his skin, hear his laughter. I know I’m fortunate to have precious memories 🙏🫶
DakiniSpirit · 2 · 1d ago
ty jen. And heartfelt condolences. The precious memories that bring smiles 🙏🤍
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 2 · 1d ago
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😭🫂🦋☃️🫶 Its never easy... sending deep 🫂 and light my dearest D!!!
Im certain he would be very happy with who you are and how strong you are during these times of grief!! I see my dad (who passed away week before his 65th in 2018) every time i look in the mirror!! Sending 🫂 and support dearest friend!!!
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you, my friend! I know your words are true. I’m just having a weak moment. I must be human after all. Sorry to hear about your dad. He was quite young. He lives in you, every day…🙏🤍
Winter Ives · 1 · 1d ago
Sending light your way, Jen.✨ We are never prepared to lose our loved ones. Small comfort in the thought they will always be a part of us. 🌹
jen 💙🤍🕊️ · 1 · 1d ago
Thank you for your kind words! Truly appreciated. 🙏🤍
Winter Ives · 1 · 1d ago
My pleasure. 💙🙏✨ Truly meant. 😊💙💫