Bereavement

Omnipresent

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5. I thought about that, when my cousins didn't attend my mom's funeral.

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:16 AM

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They didn’t care for my mom, but by not attending, i felt they were somehow punishing me and my siblings for something or somethings she did. We had no control over her behavior.
I believe funerals are not only about honoring the dead, but showing compassion and love for family and friends that are still alive.

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Should I or should I not go? [View all] bmichaelh Thursday OP

This is a personal decision you must make. werdna Thursday #1

Stay home Freddie Thursday #2

It's your ultimate decision... littlemissmartypants Thursday #3

It is your choice UpInArms Thursday #4

I thought about that, when my cousins didn't attend my mom's funeral. Omnipresent Thursday #5

I did attend the funeral of my abuser. I am glad I did. It was a way to shut the door on it and a Scrivener7 Thursday #6

Did you get to say ALL justaprogressive Thursday #7

Please go snowybirdie Thursday #8

I went to my abusive mother's funeral. murielm99 Thursday #9

I didn't go to my abusive mother's funeral. And I do not feel bad about my decision. Clouds Passing Thursday #10

Leaning toward not going bmichaelh Thursday #11

If you choose to not go to the funeral, you might consider sending a note to family members No Vested Interest Saturday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh Saturday #13