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Words cannot express my condolences.
Take the day off that day and just..do something.

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I take every day off now adays, LF. It doesn't make things easier.

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I can't even imagine.
Hang tough,man.
That's all you can do.

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How are you now? Has anything changed?

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I would think having all your days off would make things harder, I'd surely go insane in a situation like that if I didn't have work to take my mind off of things.

Good thing you have this place for distraction eh?


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I bet your the coolest dad on earth,SS.
I bet your son gives you joy,
And gives you reason.

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Many thanks for the kind words.

Alice, much has changed, in a great many ways. I have goals and dreams once again. I've traveled, met and made new friends, strengthened old frienships, made concrete friendships that had previously only existed in this electronic fantasy world. There is still a long way too go.

Mord, you are right. The boredom can get pretty intense. I read, I draw, I do random searches across the net, chasing links, I research some specific topics. Basically, I try to keep busy. The Asylum helps in that - it is a fun place to play the curmudgeon in.

LF, cool is one thing I have never been. Nor have I been a particularly good Dad, let alone an exemplary one. My sons do give me joy, as do my daughters, although SLH is the one I am the closest to, by far. You are quite right, he does give me reason. Without his presence I'd never have gotten to know any of you, as I would have killed Richard Mims, and the cops would have had to kill me. For that reason by its self, I can say he is a blessing. There are other reasons, as well.

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So glad to hear about the progress. I perceive you to be someone who already feels things more intensely than most people, and while your joy may reach heights many people never experience, and while you seem to be someone who has deep appreciation for things most people don't give thought to--the pain can also be infinitely sharper, and more lasting.

I'm thankful you are giving yourself a chance to live. Your existence has made a positive difference in my life, as rare and brief as our interactions have been. I can't begin to consider what significant, life-changing contributions you've made to other people, who have come into contact with you.

Glad you didn't give up.

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simon hi. i am new here.
i am now grieving the death of a close friend in a fire last week.
(and i also lost a friend a few years ago at the hands of another person.)
your words made me cry again. i am grateful for your strength in writing.
thank you. x

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Simon... you're a rock. My admiration and commiserations.

Cherry

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