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Does the Past Matter?

User Profile: SweetSwaggerLee
SweetSwaggerLee August 7th, 2023

My best friend just died.

He was 41.

His funeral just happened - and then everyone left.


Yes, your past shapes you. Yes, right now is a state of mind and yet it has been determined by past events.


But does it matter?

Does the question matter?

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User Profile: Optimisticempath
Optimisticempath August 7th, 2023

@SweetSwaggerLee sorry for your loss 😔 offers hugs to you 💕

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User Profile: SweetSwaggerLee
SweetSwaggerLee OP August 8th, 2023

thank you 🥹

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User Profile: GreenWoods
GreenWoods August 8th, 2023

Deepest condolences on your loss 🙏 @SweetSwaggerLee

User Profile: mytwistedsoul
mytwistedsoul August 8th, 2023

@SweetSwaggerLee I'm so sorry for your loss. Maybe you could do something special to honor his memory and the friendship you had ❤️

I think the past does matter. For better or worse it shapes us into who we are as adults. Nothing is set in stone. We can rise above our pasts and continue to grow and become better people
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User Profile: Optimisticempath
Optimisticempath August 12th, 2023

@mytwistedsoul what best Soul said 🤗🤗❤❤

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User Profile: mytwistedsoul
mytwistedsoul August 14th, 2023

@Optimisticempath OptiBear! 😊❤️

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User Profile: patientSky1754
patientSky1754 August 14th, 2023

@SweetSwaggerLee

I'm truly sorry for your loss. You must be grappling with a range of emotions right now. Questions about the significance of past events and the impact they have on the present and future are complex and deeply personal. For some, understanding the connection between the past and the present can provide a sense of meaning and context. It can help us make sense of our experiences and guide our actions moving forward. However, in times of grief and loss, it's natural to question the meaning and purpose of life itself. The pain and emptiness that come with the loss of a loved one can make it difficult to find meaning or make sense of the world. It's important to acknowledge and honor your feelings, whatever they may be, as you navigate through this difficult time. Grief is a unique and individual journey, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. It's essential to allow yourself to process your emotions in your own time and in your own way. Eventually, you may find ways to honor your friend's memory and find meaning in your own life moving forward.