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NST May 2025: Film fun (+ financials)

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Thrifty_Taylor Posts: 1,533 Forumite

30 May at 7:46AM

Sending hugs @weenancyinAmerica.

I might not be checking in as much as usual. Had heard on Wednesday that my eldest son (who was on holiday in Aberdeen) had died. It was confirmed yesterday that he'd committed suicide. Sorry to bring the mood down, but wanted to let you know x

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f0xh0les Posts: 7,573 Forumite

30 May at 8:48AM

Oh @Thrifty_Taylor sending love and hugs and kindness to you all.
No words. Just so sorry.

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KajiKita Posts: 7,258 Forumite

30 May at 8:59AM

@Thrifty_Taylor, I know I don't comment much here but just delurking to say how desperately sorry I am for your loss. I can't begin to imagine how raw and lost you must feel.

Sending hugs abend light to you all x

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Rowan9 Posts: 2,216 Forumite

30 May at 10:08AM

@Thrifty_Taylor my thoughts and prayers are are with you and your family. Sending love. X

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newroadahead Posts: 1,327 Forumite

30 May at 10:35AM

De lurking to send hugs and condolences to Thrifty and family.

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in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,654 Forumite

30 May at 10:42AM

echoing what others have said. try to take care of yourself.

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BadBookkeeper Posts: 800 Forumite

30 May at 11:27AM

So sorry @Thrifty_Taylor. Take care x

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beanielou Posts: 95,129 Ambassador

30 May at 11:42AM

So very very sorry @Thrifty_Taylor. I have no words but I am sending you so much love. Xxx

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DawnW Posts: 7,733 Forumite

30 May at 5:42PM

So sorry @Thrifty_Taylor for your loss. Much love.

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Suffolksue Posts: 1,713 Forumite

30 May at 7:47PM

De lurking to send you my deepest sympathy
xx

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