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In reply to the discussion: I feel responsible [View all]

Skittles

(170,294 posts)
1. honestly, I would get a lawyer
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 12:35 AM
20 hrs ago

this is NOT your fault, that nursing home needs to be held accountable, WTF

very sorry you are having to deal with this

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I feel responsible [View all] Ziggysmom 20 hrs ago OP
honestly, I would get a lawyer Skittles 20 hrs ago #1
Yes, it always seems so sudden. Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #2
yes Skittles 20 hrs ago #4
You need all your energy for you right now. I'm sure no one will be offended... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #3
I hope that you can be at peace. essaynnc 20 hrs ago #5
This is not your fault Bayard 19 hrs ago #6
I am so very sorry Ziggysmom, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #7
My deepest condolences, Ziggysmom. HeartsCanHope 19 hrs ago #8
I wish we could all hug you, literally. Not just with words. calimary 19 hrs ago #9
It's hard not to feel guilty when you lose a loved one who depended are your care and judgement. Ilikepurple 19 hrs ago #10
I am so sorry. It is not your fault. You did what should have been best for him; LoisB 19 hrs ago #11
You are in our prayers RainCaster 19 hrs ago #12
Ziggysmom, you are not responsible. Prairie_Seagull 19 hrs ago #13
Holding you in love and light. Remember that your DU family is here niyad 19 hrs ago #14
My heart goes out to you stage left 18 hrs ago #15
Do not blame yourself, you did everything you could. Grumpy Old Guy 18 hrs ago #16
i'm so sorry this happened. orleans 17 hrs ago #17
Please allow yourself some grace. 10 Turtle Day 15 hrs ago #18
Sending you light and love Ziggysmom. mnhtnbb 14 hrs ago #19
You did what you could with what was available. OldBaldy1701E 13 hrs ago #20
🕯💙🌷 quaint 10 hrs ago #21
I am so sorry. Solly Mack 10 hrs ago #22
Oh, Ziggysmom. I am so sorry for you and your husband. May the memories of your dear husband be a blessing to you. Love, debm55 10 hrs ago #23
Please say to yourself some_of_us_are_sane 6 hrs ago #24
I thought I rsponded to you soon after you posted...but maybe it stayed in Preview and not posted... electric_blue68 1 hr ago #25
I am very sorry. I cannot change how you feel about your role, but in my opinion you did everything I would have done. NNadir 1 hr ago #26
Yu did right SuzyandPuffpuff 1 hr ago #27
My deepest sympathy. Yes, see an attorney. sinkingfeeling 1 hr ago #28
Peace. cachukis 56 min ago #29
You did nothing wrong Alice Kramden 56 min ago #30
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