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3/25/2023 8:25:30 AM
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My Mom Died Tonight - A Message to the Players
No joke, no troll. I was in Iron Banner when my sister called me to say our mom had died at around 10pm central time. She had battled cancer for the past 15 years but eventually lost today. I did get to see her 2 weeks ago as it was kinda expected soon, just not this soon. She lived in Jacksonville, Fl, and I am in Memphis Tn, so I hadn't seen her in 2 years.
The point of this? Time is short. I think back all the times I ignored her call or didn't answer a text, a lot of it while I was in Destiny. I am 46, and my dad died when I was 13 ( on my birthday, actually) due to complications from Vietnam. My stepdad developed alzhiemers 4 years ago, so he does not remember much anymore these days. I have my wife, 2 kids with 1 on the way, and a sister. Outside of that , everyone is gone.
I do not want sympathy or anything from anyone, although should you want to, donate to any cancer research. I just want all of you to realize that one day you waste is one you could have spent with family and will never get the chance at a redo. At the end of the line, it really is all you will think about, how much wasted time could have been better spent, how many times you ignored a call or faked being sick to get of a dinner or visiting.
We all fight in here (forums) over the game (me being pretty bad), but at the end of the day, we are all humans and fragile along with the ones around us. Do not make my mistake of passing off time I could have spent with my mom but instead spent it in Destiny and other games.
When it's gone, it's truly gone, my friends.
Wow, it's not real until you say it loud or type it....take care of yourself and others, and remember there is a person on the other side of that enemy.
Wish you all the best, and thank you for listening...it does help.
David
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Sorry for your loss bud, I can’t imagine losing my mother.
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4 commentairesI'm not going to read your short story but if your mother really did die and your first instinct was to get on a video game forum, you might need professional help ... or friends.
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God bless you.
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A lot of what you said can be applied to anything, work immediately comes to mind. People just need to make sure they are balancing their life in a way they'll be happy with. It sounds like you may have regretted how you spent your time, something that I'm sure plenty of people can relate to.
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1 commentaireI’m a person with cancer. I don’t regret sinking countless hours into destiny. But everyone should think about if they are happy and if they see their family enough. Sorry about your mom, this disease is absolutely crushing.
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I'm so sorry for your loss... You are absolutely right, we do need to spend more time with the people who matter most
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Just remember the good times when you think about her.
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I hope she rests on peace. Yeah it is important not to sacrifice your physical life experiences for digital ones.
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Sorry for your loss and the advice is great. We never know how much time we have left.😔
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Damn this hits home as my mom just got told they found a mass on her kidney and 9/10 times it’s cancer . Thoughts & Prayers to you and yours. “The reminders pull the floor from your feet In the kitchen, one more chair than you need, oh And you're angry, and you should be, it's not fair Just 'cause you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there if they say Who cares if one more light goes out In the sky of a million stars? It flickers, flickers Who cares when someone's time runs out If a moment is all we are? Or quicker, quicker? Who cares if one more light goes out? Well, I do “. 🙏🙏🙏
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My condolences. I lost my little sister to cancer a few years ago. She was 37. I miss her greatly. God bless.
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I lost my father to cancer so I understand that pain. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences, Guardian.
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5 commentairesThis is once of the most stupidest reasons to make us stop playing destiny 2, stop trying make us stop playing d2 and spend more time with our family, no one cares.
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3 commentairesModifié par Jvp WReNCh : 3/25/2023 3:03:51 PMSorry for your loss. This post is a great example of personal responsibility. It can be easy to fall into bad habits without realizing it, & people need to be mindful of how much time they're spending on a video game (or anything they're doing often) & what they're giving up to do it.
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Sorry for your loss mate
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My condolences
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Sincere condolences!
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I feel your pain 😔
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Stay strong. Thank you for this message in such a hard time. Got me thinking.
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May her light guide others. RIP man my prayers to you and your family.
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Modifié par Jaegweir : 3/26/2023 3:27:41 AMYou do not know me, I offer condolences for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss, An older man once told me that his way to get through it is to remember all the good times you shared. Prayers Guardian
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Modifié par YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT : 3/25/2023 8:12:18 PMMy condolences. Ignore the trolls. Some people seem to enjoy in other's pain. It's pathetic
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Hey I'm so sorry about your mom. I'm sure she was proud of you and grateful you were sent to be in her life. ❤️
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Yamabushi999iD2 7500+hours - ancien
Sorry for your loss. Really. That's hard. In a very personal way that emphasises a game problem here. To maximise revenue and placate players wanting endlessly more - especially from key influencers who literally play full time, for a living - Bungie have moved this game as a lifestyle or job. That's not a healthy thing. This orchestrated need to grind ALL THE TIME, coupled with an addictive dopamine cycle, has created a exploitative situation. -
Condolences mate. I thank god every day that my own mother is allowed to go having breast cancer. It’s dormant for now but the risk of something triggering it is there every day. Her fight is now over. To some degree, she will now have some well deserved peace. Stay strong and take care of yourself my friend. Show her that she raised you well, it’s the best respect you can give her now she’s looking down to you from above. 💪
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I’m truly sorry to hear of your mothers passing my condolences and respects to you.
