Today, my son and I attended my mother's funeral. It was the first time he'd been to such an event, so to ease his grief and distract him, I turned on Max and Ruby when we got home. He quickly broke into tears; apparently, it was the episode where Max and Ruby prepare their grandma a special birthday gift. FML
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Today, at my mother's funeral, as everyone was around her casket for the viewing, my 5-year-old son in cluelessness of what was going on shouted, "Grandma is more fun when she isn't sleeping." Everyone cried. FML
Today, to cheer my girlfriend up after her mother died a week ago, I took her to a comedy club. The comedian's theme for the night happened to be mother-daughter relationships. FML
Today, while I was working my shift at the store, my girlfriend appeared and asked to talk to me. Once we were alone, she burst into tears and started sobbing. Turns out someone's dad died in her favorite TV show and she wanted some comfort. FML
Today, I walked in on my mom drenched in tears, barely able to speak. I ran to get her some tissues and a nice cup of tea to calm her down. After a few minutes of sitting in silence, I asked her if she wanted to talk about what happened. She watched an episode of Gossip Girl. FML
Today, my boyfriend took me to his grandfather's funeral. At the reception, his family members insist on hearing me play piano. After getting positive reactions, I dive into one of my favorites, Rustle of Spring. In 2 seconds everyone bursts into tears. That was Papa's favorite too. FML
Today, my mom talked me into going to a funeral since my dad wouldn't go. It was for one of her classmates. When it was our time to view the casket, we paused in front of it for a second before my mom leans over to me and says, "What if I told you that was really your dad?" FML
Today, after my 5-year-old finally got over his grandmother's death, we went to a store and saw a lady that looked exactly like her. She came up to us asking if we saw her grandson; I can't get my son to stop freaking out. FML
Today, I found out that my mother is extremely emotional when it comes to animal deaths when a bird flew into the window and died, and she insisted we have a funeral. FML
Today, on the first occasion I've seen my boss since her brief leave, I brought up how I got to hear all our customers' heartwarming plans for their moms on Mother's Day. Her mother just died. That's why she was on leave. FML
Today, I had red eyes from crying, and everyone assumed that my mom, who has been seriously ill, had died so they tried comforting me. It was quite embarrassing to have to tell them that it was because I'd just watched the last episode of season 4 of Veronica Mars. FML
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Acousticpixie14 6
It's okay. He may feel sad now, but it'll help him develop coping skills that he'll use for the rest of his life. That has got to be an incredibly difficult situation to be in as a parent. You're dealing with grief and trying to be a source of support for your son. I hope you two heal soon [:
amypr 20
# 2: It's not a sad cartoon; it's a cartoon with a grandma.
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live_love_laugh3 0
I hope your mom had a long life, but everyone has to die
heyred 11
If your son still watches Max and Ruby, maybe he's a little too young for a funeral?
jmrtheman 3
hey this has already been said
NTalbott 4
My 40 year old mom still watches it with my 10 year old sister because they think it's cute. OP didn't say how old her son was, but he was obviously old enough to understand the concept of death. Personally, if they understand what death is, I think they have the right to go to the funeral.
Angele72 0
Lol I watched that episode with my 2yrs old brother :P
stewpididiot 11
OP, I recently lost my Mom & my sister 10 months apart... it's astounding the little things that will evoke memories that will make you laugh and cry in the same breath. For you and your son, I can tell you it will get easier as time goes by, but it will always be there.... and that's OK... My heartfelt condolences for your loss... Hug each other alot and remember to tell each other how much you love one another every day. Peace.....
YtotsDI 0
I'm so sorry for you (>'.')> hug?
Kelishas 9
100s of episodes to choose from and that one gets played..sometimes life just stinks
gleniatorixx 5
how ironic!! poor kid :/
angela3222 0
I'm sorry OP, I have empathy fr you, my grandma and great grandma died in aug 10'. I cried a lot, but it's better off getting it out then keeping it in. Sometimes you still think about them though, but that's natural. FYL and your sons life.
angela3222 0
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Applewhore 0
So sorry for your loss op, and hope you & your child remember the good times forever. #20, WTF?! She just lost her mom and the kid a grandma, have a freaking heart! #35, If my mom died, I would take my kid, no matter what age so he could possibly remember her.
frankq555 3
awwwwwwwwww I feel bad 4 the kid
Kelita 0
I'm so sorry for your loss :-(