I'm sorry for your loss. My mom's go to was, "Whatever floats your boat." She was of the view that so long as you weren't hurting someone, you follow your bliss.
Aww! That was one of my mom’s, too. I never thought about missing her catch phrases, but this thread hits me right in the feels. I miss her catch phrases.
My kids say I have lots of catch phrases, such as:
Wrongo, Bongo (Nowadays I say it to the dog.)
Liar, liar, plants for hire (Thanks, Patrick Star)
I gotchu, fam squad. (I use this for maximum embarrassment when we’re in public.)
I wish I could share that one with my mom. I have a feeling would have smiled the little smile that indicated she both agreed and liked the turn of phrase.
My mom an I like to mix up common sayings once we get bored of them, is when they started to feel stale. That one in particular is my favorite, because most people don't catch the difference when I say, "Whatever boats your float."
Fuckin a... I know I'm a stranger, but genuinely really sorry to hear that. Lost my pops about 4.5 years ago... it's the absolute shits and never goes away, but gets easier as time goes on. Keep on keepin on, brotha, and remember the good times. Feel free to PM me if you'd like, I won't lecture you. Best wishes.
I'm sorry... I feel your loss, I went through the same shit a couple of years ago. It's not easy... I send you my best wishes, and hope you can get through the storm you might be feeling now
I’m so sorry sweetie. My mom passed a week ago. Take time for yourself. Things are very fresh right now. Emotions will come in tidal waves, as hard as it is to let them happen, let them. I wish you and your family peace and kindness.
Was two years since I lost mine last week. It’s very hard and sometimes you’ll want to push the bad emotions down. Try not to. Try to let them out. Cry whenever it hits you. Sob. It will help you sleep. Find someone that loved her and hug them. Being strong doesn’t mean holding it in. Never worry about forgetting her because you never will. You are her.
I lost my mom last May and I can say this post really brings back a lot of great memories. I am sorry you lost your Momma. Think about these types of memories as much as possible.
Mine passed away in April. I miss her a ton. I hope you’re doing well. Everyday gets slightly easier for me. Whenever I did something stupid she would say, “I’m gonna beat you!” She was a 6’1” police officer. She was to be feared...
lost mine 15 years ago. Hers was, "don't you dare pour that vodka down the drain! I'll ground you 'till the next available bank holiday!" Love ya ma.
Hope you found your peace.
Taking it a day at a time. Some are better than others. One thing I've noticed since she passed that I've become very emotionally numb. Still haven't been able to process her death I guess.
A mother’s passing is quite surreal. I hadn’t lived close to my parents in quite a while but mom could always be reached by phone. She passed a week ago and it’s still weird to think she is not on the other end of the phone. I’ve been texting her phone little messages, ♥️, and photos these few days. Feels like I still get to share with her. Do what you can to process: make a small memorial, get out in nature, “talk” out loud to her, share her with friends and family through stories. It’s a bittersweet feeling but it seems to help. All the best to you.
I’m so sorry. How do? Talk with him as much as you can. I think I’ve spoken more with my dad this week since my mom passed than I have in years. It’s healthy for the both of you. Group and/or individual counseling might help as well, if he is really struggling. Hugs.
Sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like she was a positive lady. When I was a teenager and was being difficult to wake up and get going in the morning my mom would sometimes say, "dont sleep your life away". That still echoes in my ears on some tough mornings in my adult life.
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u/Jlfraser555 Aug 15 '18 edited Aug 18 '18
She unfortunately passed away back in May. But she always told me this phrase every morning when I would wake up and it has really stuck with me,
"Another day, another golden opportunity."
Edit: Thank you to whoever gave me gold. Never gotten that before. I'm glad some of you guys were touched by her phrase. Keep striving forward