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UpInArms

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6. Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa

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Sat May 16, 2026, 10:55 AM

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So, don’t think that was a small thing

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I feel like I need to clarify something about Texas Towelie's [View all] Ilsa Saturday OP

Don't sell yourself short Bettie Saturday #1

Hugs to you Ilsa sdfernando Saturday #2

Exactly understated, the same way a superhero would put it. Doing all you could was a lot. That's what a superhero... marble falls Saturday #3

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey, Ilsa. calimary Saturday #4

Not all superhero folks wear capes! ZDU Saturday #5

Emotional support is what keeps all of us sane, Ilsa UpInArms Saturday #6

It's okay. A steady presence has as much positive effect as a superhero. haele Saturday #7

Just to share FullySupportDems Saturday #8

indeed NJCher Saturday #9

Crying is cathartic. Sharing helps release the tears wnylib Saturday #10

You provided emotional support to your family Niagara Saturday #11

Again, thank you for any support to Paul LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #12

Thank you for sharing. CaptainTruth Saturday #13

You carried an incredible burden, with grace Ilsa. JMCKUSICK Saturday #14

Thank You for sharing. I was unaware of his passing. I often liked and commented on his posts. My condolences. ChicagoTeamster Saturday #15

We can't even be everything for our own selves. IbogaProject Saturday #16

Ilsa, you did everything you could. That makes you a hero. Superheroes are fictional and are only highplainsdem Saturday #17

I've been looking for signs for 3 years. No joy, yet. Ilsa Saturday #18

It's possible you missed some when you were griefstricken. But there are some things that can help highplainsdem Saturday #21

Thanks for this share blue_jay Saturday #23

sometimes the signs are there for us but we don't make the connection to our loved ones. orleans Yesterday #30

That was so funny. Ilsa Yesterday #32

Just want to say that, Through the power of your own words, we know exactly how good a person you are! bluestarone Saturday #19

Wishing you comfort and peace from here on out. You've been through a lot. 10 Turtle Day Saturday #20

You were there for emotional support BeneteauBum Saturday #22

you're a good sister Skittles Saturday #24

You're a wonderful sister. Even given your shock and heartbreak, you came here to let us know. lapucelle Saturday #25

You did what you could MustLoveBeagles Saturday #26

My philosophy... oldsoldierfadingfast Saturday #27

Oh! Missed this. My condolences. electric_blue68 Saturday #28

Oh JustAnotherGen Saturday #29

I am sorry about Texas Towelie.nt jfz9580m Yesterday #31

I am sorry Ilsa jfz9580m 6 hrs ago #33