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jackcrow2001

(22 posts)
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:41 PM Jun 12

My Mother passed away this week.

My Mother passed away this Wednesday at the age of 82, she was always an extremely progressive thinker, very well read, an actual coal miners daughter from West Virginia. Since the last election she has been vehemently consumed by the travesty, the genuine horror show that Trump's second term became immediately after that POS was sworn in. My mother remembered a time when she couldn't even have her own financial control without a husbands say so. My sisters and I are all old enough to be senior citizens and Mom was tired and ready to rest. I just wish she could have seen the end of this so-called presidents graft and corruption.

Later Days

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My Mother passed away this week. (Original Post) jackcrow2001 Jun 12 OP
condolences markie Jun 12 #1
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jun 12 #2
Sorry for you. My mother was also 82 when she passed surfered Jun 12 #3
I am so sorry for your loss MIButterfly Jun 12 #4
Deepest sympathy to you, your sisters malaise Jun 12 #5
Healing vibes for you and your family on the loss of your mother. niyad Jun 12 #6
I am so sorry for your loss. It's actually Ilsa Jun 12 #7
She sounded like such a grand woman. RIP and I am sorry for your loss. Passages Jun 12 #8
May her soul soar! Sending you and your family hugs and condolences. MLAA Jun 12 #9
Condolences to You and your Family marked50 Jun 12 #10
My deepest condolences to you and your family brer cat Jun 12 #11
A profound passing and a moonscape Jun 12 #12
She sounds like she was a wonderful person mcar Jun 12 #13
Sympathies and prayer for you and yours B.See Jun 12 #14
Sorry for your loss, jackcrow2001 senseandsensibility Jun 12 #15
Your mom seemed a lot like my own mother. La Coliniere Jun 12 #16
I'm so sorry for your loss. StarryNite Jun 12 #17
My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling Jun 12 #18
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Grim Chieftain Jun 12 #19
Nothing prepares us. Deep condolences, jackcrow2001. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 12 #20
Condolences, strength to you, and your family electric_blue68 Jun 12 #21
So sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 Jun 12 #22
My condolences to you and your family... Spazito Jun 12 #23
So sorry, jackcrow2001, may the memories of your dear mother be a blessing to you debm55 Jun 12 #24
I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Jun 12 #25
Sorry to hear that. Figarosmom Jun 12 #26
I am so very sorry. The loss of one's mother is profound and earth shifting. Bumbles Jun 12 #27
I'm sorry for your loss. Ocelot II Jun 12 #28
The memories of your dear Mother will help get you through this. democrank Jun 12 #29
... alwaysinasnit Jun 12 #30
Sincerest condolences. nt in2herbs Jun 12 #31
mother retiredwelder Jun 12 #32
My condolences. Love to you and hers. MerryBlooms Jun 12 #33
My condolences. mr715 Jun 12 #34
Moms. Damn. I'm sorry Jackcrow. Teacher of the Year Jun 12 #35
sorry about losing your mom.... peacebuzzard Jun 12 #36
She sounds like an interesting mom. My condolences for your loss. chowder66 Jun 12 #37
I'm sorry cate94 Jun 12 #38
Very sorry for your loss. GoodRaisin Jun 12 #39
I am very sorry for your loss. LoisB Jun 12 #40
Bless her. Joinfortmill Jun 12 #41
She sounds like a wonderful woman Laurelin Jun 13 #42
I'm sorry for your loss. live love laugh Jun 13 #43
My condolences. May your mother rest in peace. oasis Jun 13 #44
Well, she probably has a great seat Upstairs - from which to watch (and savor) everything! calimary Jun 13 #45
I'm sorry for your loss and I'm especially sorry... Trueblue Texan Jun 13 #46
Sincere Condolences gademocrat7 Jun 13 #47
i join onethatcares Jun 13 #48
My condolences for your loss. Xavier Breath Jun 13 #49
I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Jun 13 #50
My family's sincere condolences ❤️ underpants Jun 13 #51
My sympathy mdbl Jun 13 #52
My condolences. murielm99 Jun 13 #53
I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 Jun 13 #54
So sorry your mom didn't outlive the ugly monstrosity. 58Sunliner Jun 13 #55
My your mother Rest in Peace and May her Memory be a Blessing. n/t iluvtennis Jun 13 #56
So sorry for your loss. MissouriDem47 Jun 13 #57

MIButterfly

(3,458 posts)
4. I am so sorry for your loss
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:49 PM
Jun 12

Dear jackcrow2001, I extend to you my condolences. Your mother sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I hope memories of her will eventually bring you comfort and peace. Please take care of yourself during this sad time.

With deepest sympathy,
MIButterfly

niyad

(135,263 posts)
6. Healing vibes for you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:57 PM
Jun 12

She souunds a truly remarkble woman.

Ilsa

(64,731 posts)
7. I am so sorry for your loss. It's actually
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:57 PM
Jun 12

a loss for all of us who appreciate patriotic, smart, progressive thinkers. But for you and your kin, it's so deeply felt.
May her memory be a blessing.

brer cat

(27,762 posts)
11. My deepest condolences to you and your family
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:13 PM
Jun 12

on the loss of your mother. I hope you find comfort in your memories.

B.See

(9,055 posts)
14. Sympathies and prayer for you and yours
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:20 PM
Jun 12

in this moment of grief. The best of memories will last.

senseandsensibility

(25,991 posts)
15. Sorry for your loss, jackcrow2001
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:23 PM
Jun 12

You seem to be dealing with it well, but I know that I seemed that way when my own mother died a few years ago. It still hits me in waves every few days and I don't think I have finished the grieving process by a long shot. Your mother sounds like a wonderful woman. May her memory be a blessing.

Grim Chieftain

(2,296 posts)
19. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:34 PM
Jun 12

It sounds like she was a fierce advocate for democracy. I hope she knew we will continue the fight.

electric_blue68

(27,885 posts)
21. Condolences, strength to you, and your family
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:52 PM
Jun 12

She sounds great. Yeah, it would have been good for her to have seen the end of drumphf out of office.

My mom was also very liberal, very creative, loved art, nature, and science. It was a big loss.
She passed before drumphf ever announced the first time. Probably the only silver lining; her missing his horribleness. She would have been furious!

Make sure you take care of yourself while everything needed doing gets done!

You can always come hear to emote, etc. I was lucky bc besides my f2f people I had a supportive on line community I'd been a part for about 4 ys for extra support.

Spazito

(56,452 posts)
23. My condolences to you and your family...
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:59 PM
Jun 12

take time to grieve and remember those precious times you had with your mother.

yardwork

(69,904 posts)
25. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 06:05 PM
Jun 12

Your mom sounds like she was a wonderful person. I hope your memories bring some comfort.

My mom passed away in 2022. She voted absentee against Trump in the middle of the pandemic. I was glad that she got to see Biden elected and in some ways I'm grateful she was spared Trump's second election. She was distressed enough by the first one.

Figarosmom

(14,612 posts)
26. Sorry to hear that.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 06:07 PM
Jun 12

My Mom was 82 when she passed too and also a West Virginia coal miners daughter. We played that song for her at her funeral since she loved it so much.

Mom's passing isn't easily accepted. She died 10 years ago and there are days, still, when I think I have to call her to ask a question about something or other.

Bumbles

(579 posts)
27. I am so very sorry. The loss of one's mother is profound and earth shifting.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 06:10 PM
Jun 12

I'm 83 and intend to see trump either dead or in jail before I go. I'll raise one for your mother when it happens.

democrank

(12,730 posts)
29. The memories of your dear Mother will help get you through this.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 06:12 PM
Jun 12

Take good care. I’m really sorry for your loss.

mr715

(4,813 posts)
34. My condolences.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 07:21 PM
Jun 12

I'm so sorry for what you are yours are going through. We're here with you should you need us.

35. Moms. Damn. I'm sorry Jackcrow.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 07:50 PM
Jun 12

If it snowed overnight, mine would make breakfast, then go outside, get a handful of snow and squeeze it and squeeze it until her little hands were ice cold. Then she'd sneak in my room and put them on my back.

Then she'd smile ever so sweetly and say, "Breakfast is ready."

A few months later, in the spring, she would walk around the back of the house to find a small green hose coiled up like a snake. My mom had nerves of steel (Navy Airman) and laughed at things that would terrify mortal humans (bungie jumping off a Chinese bridge at ate 75), but she was scared ti death of snakes. Or hoses that looked like snakes.

I was evily cackling in the kitchen, listening to her scream, when the door flew open and she caught me and knew I did it on purpose.

You are going to miss your mom, friend. My only suggestion is when you start to feel blue, think of a time that can only bring a smile to your face. You don't have to wallow in the end, you can relive all the good parts with some effort. Hugs to you.

peacebuzzard

(5,894 posts)
36. sorry about losing your mom....
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 09:02 PM
Jun 12

we only have one angel called mom....I am so sorry....a big loss indeed my friend....

calimary

(91,417 posts)
45. Well, she probably has a great seat Upstairs - from which to watch (and savor) everything!
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 02:46 AM
Jun 13

Wherever she is now, I bet she'll know what happens to the donald.

I'm hoping the outcome ensures her a very peaceful rest.

Trueblue Texan

(4,708 posts)
46. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm especially sorry...
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:44 AM
Jun 13

...that your mom didn't live to see the current regime held to account by a new progressive leadership.

Xavier Breath

(6,719 posts)
49. My condolences for your loss.
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 07:57 AM
Jun 13

Some years ago I read someone speaking about their mother's passing. They said that from that point on you don't feel as tethered to the earth as you did before, and in the two years since my mother's passing, I'd have to agree.

mdbl

(8,952 posts)
52. My sympathy
Sat Jun 13, 2026, 08:59 AM
Jun 13

I lost mine not long ago. I have thankful memories that we had mothers who were loving, critical thinkers. Some aren't so lucky.

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