Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Danmel

(4,915 posts)
Mon Aug 15, 2022, 11:42 PM Aug 2022

I lost 2 colleagues suddenly this past week

I worked with one extensively for about 16 years though we didn't work in the same office. She apparently had a heart attack or stroke. I honestly can't believe I will never talk to her again.
The other was killed when she was taking a walk and was clipped by the side mirror of a passing jeep. Suffered a catastrophic head injury.
She was tiny but fierce. She was looking forward to retiring in September. She was a world traveler, loved concerts and the theater. It's just so heartbreaking.
Both were proud active Democrats. Just gone.
Life is not fair.

14 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I lost 2 colleagues suddenly this past week (Original Post) Danmel Aug 2022 OP
How dreadful! It's truly shocking to traumatically lose people in our lives... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2022 #1
O, my Friend. This is so sad to hear.. Deuxcents Aug 2022 #2
My condolences. Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #3
💗 💗💗💗 MLAA Aug 2022 #4
Deepest condolences SheltieLover Aug 2022 #5
I'm sorry... onecaliberal Aug 2022 #6
My condolences on the loss of your two friends. CentralMass Aug 2022 #7
... sprinkleeninow Aug 2022 #8
I'm so sorry cate94 Aug 2022 #9
I'm sorry to hear this.. whathehell Aug 2022 #10
It does boggle the mind. Laffy Kat Aug 2022 #11
I am sorry for your losses LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #12
Life is fleeting. Woodswalker Aug 2022 #13
grief has a strong physical component Apollo Zeus Aug 2022 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,625 posts)
1. How dreadful! It's truly shocking to traumatically lose people in our lives...
Mon Aug 15, 2022, 11:46 PM
Aug 2022

One minute they're here......the next, gone.

I am so sorry for your loss, Danmel.

I hope that time and good memories will help.

Laffy Kat

(16,381 posts)
11. It does boggle the mind.
Tue Aug 16, 2022, 01:28 AM
Aug 2022

One second someone you know and/or love is there and the next second they're gone, they're just gone.

I am so sorry for your losses.

Apollo Zeus

(251 posts)
14. grief has a strong physical component
Wed Aug 17, 2022, 01:28 PM
Aug 2022

that is less easily perceived than the emotional.

It shakes our world to lose others suddenly.

Heartbreak is the price of love.

Hope you will take extra care of yourself at this difficult time. {{{{ }}}}}

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»I lost 2 colleagues sudde...