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SWBTATTReg

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10. Thank you. My mother was stubborn, independent, and I do respect the value of self-dependence, that it's

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 8, 2025, 08:07 PM

Mar 2025

important to a lot of people, but sometimes they need to realize that they need a helping hand, an extra pair of eyes and/or help just in case. The human need for being independent is a very strong emotion and we respected that. At least my Mom did pass, in her way, sad as it was, she was independent to the literal end. When we all get up there in age, this streak of independence, I'm strong, and I can live on my own, is a strong emotion and overpowering emotion.

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