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Sarah Rosen's avatar

May her memory be a blessing. 💕🙏💪

MaryRuth Caradine's avatar

Love 💗 & condolences. May you find & feel all you need in your grief.

Aprille Walker's avatar

A beautiful tribute to your mom. Sending love (as someone who just lost her mom too) and keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

Shaz's avatar

🙏❤️🫂

Mike Sowden's avatar

Oh, Katherine. I'm so sorry.

All my thoughts.

Anita Darcel Taylor's avatar

My thoughts are with you. Prayers as well if you don't mind. Take all that you need.

Diana's avatar

My thoughts are with you. Take time. I am glad you could be with your mum till the end.

Lori's avatar

No words seem right so just sending love...

Jess Rippengale's avatar

That balaclava and the photograph of your mum in it is just wonderful!

My ex-partner's mum died last week, a woman so kind and caring she truly took up more space in my heart than my own mother (who'd have thought love and nurturing could be so complex?) and I have had this song in my head since, the lyrics to which make me cry with recognition, they're such a beautiful exploration of love and loss. I hope you find the same comfort in them that I do:

https://youtu.be/PYefVGPHAE8?si=j1GR4YDnJ9-ZV3_p

Maria Mahony's avatar

Sorry for your loss Katherine, take care

Eliza Wheeler's avatar

I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your Mum, Katherine. I hope you know you have everyone's support here to grieve as openly or privately as you need. Lots of care to you 💛

Paula Jacunski's avatar

I’m so sorry 🙏

Emily Juchau's avatar

Sending you a massive hug Katherine!

Kathryn's avatar

Deepest condolences to you and all those who loved your mother. Sending peace and hoping the sweet memories bring comfort. ❤️

Your mom absolutely rocks that crochet balaclava!

Mara-Sophie's avatar

Sending you strength and condolences. I'm actually just checking back into substack myself, as my own mum quite sudden passed away on June 11 (from a very sudden and aggressive illness, we only had a few weeks to adapt). Part of my comfort now is nature, and among others I'm thinking fondly of the lessons you shared during our Kent retreat about a year ago. Wishing you well.

Pamela (Pam) Sampel's avatar

Oh, Katherine. I’m sorry. Losing a beloved parent is so hard—no matter the circumstances. Take all the time you need—and thank you for sharing her story and the pics with us. Sending big hugs. 🩷