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My brother passed away on valentines day.
I might try to work on ALEKs this week, maybe not.
Not sure what to do anymore.
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I am so sorry to hear about your brothers passing jmichelle. This must be so hard for you and your family. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to grieve. We do become rather lost when placed in this situation. Just do as much as you can, and don't push yourself. I am so sorry jmichelle.
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Jmichelle, I'm so very sorry for you loss. All of us posters have so much advice to offer on so many things, and that advice has helped fellow posters with their educations, careers, families, etc. What can I say that will help you feel better? Then, I wonder, why should you feel better? You've lost a brother. You should be sad. You should be screaming at the unfairness of it. You should be crying your heart out. Then, when the pain gets to be too bad, run to us and to ALEKS to stop thinking about how horrible it all is. To take a break from the pain. At some point, the pain will not be your whole life. Your life will go on, and his passing will fit into the mosaic of your life. Sometimes the loss will rub against other parts of your life, and it will never be completely smooth, but it will eventually fit into your life, and not be your life. Part of me wants to wish you to that point quickly. Part of me wants you to stay where your are for as long as it's necessary to mourn the loss of someone who I'm sure was a good person and deserves to be mourned.
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Thoughts and prayers for you and your family jmichelle.
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jmichelle79 Wrote:My brother passed away on valentines day.
I might try to work on ALEKs this week, maybe not.
Not sure what to do anymore.
I'm very sorry for your loss
I've lost family members too, and it's so unpredictable as to how the next weeks, or months, or years will all unfold. You'll know if you feel up to school, and you'll know if you don't. Go with your instinct and accept that it will be hard, and that you will grieve on some level forever. My heart goes out to you and your parents.
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hang in there!
there is no pain like the loss of a loved one!
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Jmichelle,
I would also like to express my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Dear Brother. I have not lost a brother but have lost both parents at a relatively young age (30-40s) and can honestly say it takes a lot of time to bounce back. I am just coming out of the woods emotionally from the loss of my Father after four years. It is very very painful and each person grieves differently. Allow yourself and your family members to experience the loss in whatever way you/they want; no one can dictate the best solution for another. Again, I am so sorry for the pain, hurt and anger you are no doubt feeling. All I can offer is each year you will grow stronger.
May God bless and keep you all in this time of need.
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I am so sorry. I know that none of us will fault you for skipping ALEKs for a while.
Try to celebrate his life and keep your chin up. You will see him again one day.
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Jmichelle I am so sorry for your loss. Theses words do not begin to express how I feel for you. I am very close to my brother and have come close to losing him once. The pain is hard but you must deal with it. Let yourself mourn and do not demand to much of yourself right now. It is OK to work on ALEKs if you want to, but do not feel like you have to. When the time is right you will get back to your studies. Spend some time reliving the good memories of your brother and the rest will come.
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