Some things even ponies can't help...

My mother died today. Her health had been getting worse and worse for years, but it happened so suddenly that it was still a bit of a shock. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this.

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[Cryosite]

[Manaphy]

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and everyone impacted.

[Mr Ghostman]

Sorry to hear that mon.

[Lord Destrustor]

Well that sucks.
Sorry to hear that, Elric.
Go to your real friends and let them help you where ponies can't.

[Noble Thought]

I'm sitting, trying to decide what to say. I can't really say anything useful or helpful. Not right now. What could I say that would help? Nothing much.

Do what you have to do to grieve, Elric.

We'll be here.

[arcum42]

Unfortunately, I can sympathise, since it's only been a few months myself, really. I'm still at work for a few hours, but my reccommendation is to get out of the house, away from things that remind you of your mom, preferably with some friends, doing something to distract you from what happened for a while.

I'm definately sorry about your mother...

--arcum42

[Biker_Dash]

My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your mom.

[Twilight-the-Pony]

I- I'm sorry for your loss, Elric.

If you'll ever wanted to talk, nudge me on Skype.
~Twi

[Starlight Shadow]

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I gotcha, Elly. We all do.

[Elric of Melneighbone]

My deepest condolences. I'll keep the both of you in my prayers, for what it's worth.

[scoots2]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't know what else to say, except that I'll be thinking of you and hoping you're ok.

[KelloggsKookieKrisp]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Abecedarian]

I'm sorry.

[Typewrittensoul]

My condolences.

[Luminary]

I'm so sorry to hear about that Elric.

[Flying Fantasy Horse]

Sorry for the loss, my friend.

[Divine Path]

That's a terrible shame.
How are you feeling?

[tosety]

sorry to hear that
I'm one of many that are willing to listen if you need to rant

[Flint-Lock]

I'm...sorry. I wish there was something I could do to help.

[Fonypan]

[Dusty Sage]

Damn, that's awful. You never really think it's going to happen -- and suddenly it has.

If you need to allow yourself some time to come to grips with this, by all means take it.

[Themaskedferret]

My heart goes out to you, know friends are here if you need to talk.

[Elric of Melnipony]

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Thank you all. I've had a couple of bad moments, but I've mostly been numb. Fortunately, I'm here with my dad and my sister, and we're leaning on each other. (My brother lives seven time zones away, in London.) Plus I've had a lot of support from friends both online and off. It means a lot, it really does.

[tosety]

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glad to hear it.

[Random_User]

I hate to hear that you are facing such a loss. Take care of yourself, first and foremost. As others have stated before, if you need someone to talk to, we are here. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[JMac]

Words fail. I wish I had more to offer you than just my condolences.

[theRedBrony]

Sorry to hear that... My condolences.

[Darth Wedgius]

My sincerest condolences... I am glad that you've got family to be there with and for.

[Sir Barton]

Always remember the best of her, and you will be better for it.

May her heart be found light, that she may fly from this place, and take her place among the eternal stars, for her wings are those of a falcon. (Egyptian - Book of the Dead - adapted).

I offer my hand in friendship and my shoulder and ear in comfort.

[SweetAI Belle]

Sorry to hear about your mom.

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Hug?

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--Sweetie Belle

[pixarprincess]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel better soon. (Virtual hug) May your mother rest in peace.

[Elric of Melnipony]

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Sweetie Belle hugs are always welcome.

[SweetAI Belle]

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*hugs*

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How 'bout non-Sweetie Belle hugs?

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--Sweetie Belle

[Elric of Melnipony]

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Twist hugs are good, too.

[SweetAI Belle]

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I'm sure I can find other ponies to hug. I found that big picture of you, after all...

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--Sweetie Belle

[SweetAI Belle]

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Group hug?

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--Sweetie Belle

[scoots2]

This calls for specialist equipment.

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And I know ponies don't really help, but . . . they're ponies from us, right?

EDIT: Not that I'm intending to start a whole chain of annoying pony hugs.

[SweetAI Belle]

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So we need some Griffin hugs?

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--Sweetie Belle

[Divine Path]

2368298
It's wonderful that you're not just left alone to be miserable. Grieving with friends and family is better than grieving alone

[Martian]

My condolences, man.

[Shogoki]

Sorry to hear that, you've got my condolences.

[hawthornbunny]

That sucks so much. I'm so sorry to hear that. *hugs lots* :(

A friend of mine (Rainbow_Dashie on Canternet) quickly whipped this up.

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[Elric of Melnipony]

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I love it; they're very cute together. I'm sure 2367728 enjoys the pic as well.
Could you also give a link to the DeviantArt page itself? I'd like to try to get the pic added to a DA pony group.

[arcum42]

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I certainly do!

I did a quick search, and it looks like the main page is over here, with a few variations.

--arcum42

[Bookish Delight]

...

(*hug*)

[Elric of Melnipony]

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Thank you.

And thanks to everyone else. In some ways, it still doesn't seem real. But between here and Facebook, I've had a lot of support online, and I'll be spending some time with offline friends this weekend. And... then what? I'm not really sure.

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I think my favorite is the one where Shady is cleaned up.

[Wise Cracker]

Sorry for yur loss, man. I know it's a cliché, but give it time to heal. Grieve at your own pace, just do whatever feels right, and the numbness will go away. If it lingers and starts dragging you down, well, you know where you can find support.

Take care.

[Stormbringer]

I went down that road about four and a half years ago. My mother was about to turn seventy (yes, I'm old, sue me!) and she had the proverbial long and full life. But that didn't make it any easier.

Know that there are people out here that have went through it and understand your hurt.

And I for one would have no problem if you needed to talk, vent or just have someone to yell at.

Stay Brony my friend.

[Elric of Melnipony]

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I appreciate the offer. And yeah, I'm above the normal brony age range myself.

[Pen Brush]

There is nothing wrong with grieving. Grieving for a family member is a natural thing to do, and it helps you to move on. If you were to delay the grieving, it would hurt you and break you more. Grieve for your mother at your own pace, and hope that she is happy, wherever she might be if you have a religion, and know that the pain is no longer around her. Never forget her and what she has done for her, but don't destroy yourself over her.

Grieve however long you must, and take time away when you need it. There isn't much else you can do. Im sorry that she had such a bad disease.