They weren’t necessarily minor, but also not super major.
I’ve lost some digital files I’ve had to redo.
One was a story I’m writing. I lost over 100 chapters that I had to go back and try to rewrite from memory, but in the end I think the new version is better and more fleshed out.
Recently I lost an illustrator file I had completed.
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I lost my favorite mechanic pencil last month, I bought it my first year of uni before taking my first exam. It wasn't expensive or anything but it was a great pencil :( 2 reply
Valid bruh id be upset too. I recently lost my bracelet that I don't ever really wear but it was a birthday gift. I really hate the idea of someone else wearing it. reply
She might have what is called complicated grief. It's a prolonged type of grief that persists in intensity for a long period of time and affects every possible area of the affected person's life. It has the typical presentation of depression, it can even turn into suicidality, just like regular depression.
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I do think therapy would be a great choice for your Mom. Kinda sounds necessary in fact.
A death usually comes with some kinda trauma but it really sounds like she might be experiencing some PTSD about it.
I know you said you’ve tried talking to her but you didn’t say what those conversations entailed.
But I do think you should continue t...... 1 reply
Everyone grieves differently but it honestly sounds like your mom might have depression. She might never get over your dad but if she gets help, maybe she'll be able to find joy in life again reply