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My best friend died

 

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My best friend died. Her brother was high and crashed as he was driving her to my house from her job. She lapsed in and out of a coma for a week and then died. I feel sad and guilty.

 

Dear In Mourning,
 
What a terrible tragedy. I am so sorry for you and her whole family. It’s no wonder you feel awful in a million ways. But please don’t feel guilty – no doubt her brother feels guilty enough. (He never should have driven under the influence, yet I feel for him, too – his horror will last a lifetime). You may want to tell her grieving parents how much you loved her or write a letter about what she meant to you. You could also make a scrapbook about your friendship and give them a color copy. Time doesn’t heal, but it helps. Though you’ll never forget your friend, little by little your grief will lift.
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 11/11/2010 11:10:00 AM

POSTED IN dear carol, dealing with death, dealing with tragedy

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aww thats soo sad!!!! im sooo sorry Frown

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by daddysgurl on 11/24/2010 2:44:46 PM

 
 

Omigosh please don't feel guilty! No matter how you put it, you were in no way the reason she passed away. I know you probably feel really bad, but it's not your fault!

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by purpleluver716 on 11/22/2010 9:55:45 PM

 
 

I'm sooo sorry
You shouldn't feel guilty
No matter where he went and he was under the influence of that and they could have crashed
It's not your fault

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by sassygirlh20b on 11/22/2010 11:17:25 AM

 
 

I bet your brother got in tons of trouble

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by ukachinkwocha on 11/19/2010 8:45:51 PM

 
 

im so so sorry for you. you shouldnt feel guilty because there was nothing you could do. her family and you are in my prayers.

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by spunkygirl03 on 11/18/2010 8:15:41 PM

 
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