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What did you get told as a child that you realised was a lie as you got older? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by CalciumDeficiency@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 40 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I was told they'd always be there for me. Then my dad passed away a few years ago.

I still miss him.

[–] BambiDiego@lemmy.world 31 points 6 months ago (1 children)

He's still with you in every lesson, moment, and memory you shared. It's not the same ever again, but it's there.

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

❤️

[–] Reddfugee42@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Sounds like he's there with you right now 🤷‍♂️

[–] sunbeam60@lemmy.one 4 points 6 months ago

Half of you is him. He quite literally is right there with you.