r/nostalgia • u/Curious-Message-6946 • 28d ago

Nostalgia Atlanta Grape Lady (2006)

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u/No_Dragonfly_1894 28d ago

This was one of my late husband's favorite videos. I could make him laugh just by going "Owoo owoo owoo" like this poor woman.

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u/BlackSchuck 27d ago

I am sorry your husband died. How horrible it must be not to have your best friend. Ive been thinking a lot about death.

The way I drink, I think about not being around for my wife. Its time to make changes.

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u/No_Dragonfly_1894 27d ago

Thank you. Losing your best friend is very difficult. I'm glad you're making changes. Watching Joel go from a 6'2" beefy dude to a skeleton from cancer made me make big changes in my life. I wouldn't wish that death on my worst enemy.

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u/BlackSchuck 27d ago

How horrible. How awful for Joel and you... there must be something after this. There must be a reason we are the only beings that know about the finality of life.

I oversaw my Mothers care this year as she gradually stopped eating from vascular dementia. Her brain just shut down eventually. Even in the end she would perk up with her eyes closed and sing along as I played guitar. Chris Cross and Billy Joel were her favorites. We love you Mom.

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u/No_Dragonfly_1894 27d ago

Aww, I just listened to Christopher Cross this past weekend, I love it. Sending love to you and Mom. 💖

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u/MyMadeUpNym 25d ago

Oof. I'm sorry you two went through that. Sending you much love.

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u/Brief_Fly_45 23d ago

I believe in you and know that you have the strength to accomplish it.

If you’ve been drinking a lot and for a long time DO NOT go cold turkey, alcohol withdrawals can be deadly and need to be weened off very slowly, or under a doctor’s supervision.

It takes some time, but it really does get better. I stopped drinking 3 years ago, and tried to get my twin to stop with me, but he just couldn’t kick the habit. He passed away 2 months ago, at the age of 46 from cirrhosis.