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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Are you scared of dying? The life insurance thread got me thinking that one day I'm going to die and it has slightly freaked me out....I know it's a bit morbid so apologies...

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

No I'm not scared of dying but I would prefer it if it was as pain free as possible

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I had a near miss and it was a strange feeling

Live life to the full

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By *lik and PaulCouple over a year ago

Flagrante

Not frightened at all but it does feel a bit weird that one day you will be here and the next day not. More concerned about the people I will leave behind so that's why the will and finances are sorted...that's the least I can do.

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

It's a disturbing statistic but 10 out of 10 people die.

Fact.

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By *ire_bladeMan over a year ago

Manchester

No I need a lay in

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to be but know it's an inevitability so it's gone from fear to acceptance. It's now a case of living every day and enjoying it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've made peace with death.

I'm more terrified of divorce: I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

No not scared of dying at all. Once you've faced it you see life differently or at least I do. Red

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No death is just another transition. How I die is more of an issue. Would hate to be a burden on loved ones

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Not scared of the after death bit but the getting there from life might be a tad traumatic.

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party "

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Are you scared of dying?."

Na, it'll be a relief

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events."

Old fashioned is good...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to be so scared of dying but in my line of work, dealing with death is an every month ish thinh for me, so, no I'm not anymore x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Done it twice already. Kicked it's ass....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good..."

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead...."

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Are you scared of dying?"

No. I had my freak out a few years ago. Then I realised that, until I get a lot better at chess, I'm screwed.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm ready to go now. It's knowing how much my family would hurt if I went before my time.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I'm going to have a proper funeral pyre, with professional mourners.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just think of all the happy worms

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

I came to terms with my own mortality in my 20s.

I'm not afraid to die, I only hope that its quick.

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By *icky999Man over a year ago

warrington

surrender monkey's.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good...

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead....""

Can I put up a "Room for rent" when you're gone then

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By *aucy tiggerWoman over a year ago

Back where I belong

"I used to be but know it's an inevitability so it's gone from fear to acceptance. It's now a case of living every day and enjoying it."

I'm with on that - just hope it doesn't happen to soon - I've only just discovered fab swingers!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good...

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead...."

Can I put up a "Room for rent" when you're gone then

You mean you haven't already?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Done it twice already. Kicked it's ass....

Are you the baby jesus?

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'd happily go now but I promised my sister I would get rid of all the paperwork before I die.

I fear dementia and incontinence but not death.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is kindof scary, knowing you can't opt out. The fact that you are here, means that 1 day, you'll be gone. The inevitability of that, really sucks. Just gotta make every day count.

After spending the last 5 months trying to administer my wife's estate, I'm gonna make sure I don't leave a mess, for whoever has to deal with mine.

Dementia robbed her of everything, except a love of music and a sense of humour, which she kept right until the end. Gave her a bright purple coffin, covered in big cheerful daisies - to her fav tunes.

I can testify to it being shit, for the person left behind

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You don't remember being born and you won't remember dying

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good...

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead...."

Can I put up a "Room for rent" when you're gone then

You mean you haven't already?

It would certainly take a special person to take your place that's for sure

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good...

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead...."

Can I put up a "Room for rent" when you're gone then

You mean you haven't already?

It would certainly take a special person to take your place that's for sure

Aww how sweet

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Is kindof scary, knowing you can't opt out. The fact that you are here, means that 1 day, you'll be gone. The inevitability of that, really sucks. Just gotta make every day count.

After spending the last 5 months trying to administer my wife's estate, I'm gonna make sure I don't leave a mess, for whoever has to deal with mine.

I can testify to it being shit, for the person left behind

I'm sorry for your loss.

My point about the paperwork is exactly that issue of leaving that work behind of administering the estate. Even those with nothing still leave the administration behind.

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By *est Wales WifeCouple over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

"Are you scared of dying?"

Nope as it will be exactly the same as before I was born and my matter will continue to exist in another form.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

from the moment we are are born there is one thing to be certain of - we are all going to die at some point - i would like to die peacefully in my sleep without an age of illness and pain -

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By *egasus NobMan over a year ago

Merton

Not scared at all, but I would like to go pain free and peacefully.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

I want to be shot by a jealous lover at the age of 98

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I know it's a depressing thread so sorry guys and girls usually I'm not this deep in thoughts about things like this...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I want to be shot by a jealous lover at the age of 98"

haha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It would be an interesting change of pace.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I want to be shot by a jealous lover at the age of 98"

ahh couple years away then

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

"I want to be shot by a jealous lover at the age of 98

ahh couple years away then"

one or two

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No I'm not scared of dying but I would prefer it if it was as pain free as possible"

I'm with them!

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I know it's a depressing thread so sorry guys and girls usually I'm not this deep in thoughts about things like this..."

I prefer it to the 'kiss fuck avoid' ones.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've made peace with death.

I'm more terrified of divorce: I mean that from the bottom of my heart. "

At least that's preventable....don't get married!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's going to happen eventually so no point in being afraid of it, hope I go in my sleep that's the ideal way for me

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By *rightonsteveMan over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I'd happily go now but I promised my sister I would get rid of all the paperwork before I die.

I fear dementia and incontinence but not death.

An important aspect is passwords and stuff for online things. Leave those for people to make it easier.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm scared of getting an illness and suffering all the way till the end. I also wanted to have another child so my daughter would have a sibling to mourn with and go through it with when I do pass away but I ain't getting any younger and haven't even got a boyfriend!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Death dont scare me. Octopus do

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I'd happily go now but I promised my sister I would get rid of all the paperwork before I die.

I fear dementia and incontinence but not death.

An important aspect is passwords and stuff for online things. Leave those for people to make it easier. "

We were talking about that over dinner the other evening.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Are you scared of dying? "

Nope. Not at all, actually.

-Courtney

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"I don't think about death often, but the other day I was thinking about what my funeral would be like if I died tomorrow and whether many people would go

I want no one to wear black and to have a party

I want proper hymns. Abide With Me, stuff like that. I like old fashioned when it comes to life events.

Old fashioned is good...

I'll have "Ding Dong WitchDoc is dead...."

Can I put up a "Room for rent" when you're gone then

You mean you haven't already?

i was about to apply

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I can testify to it being shit, for the person left behind

It sure is...

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"Done it twice already. Kicked it's ass....

me too however i had full awareness during and after...coming back to the body bit traumatic really...

death is too good for me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not worried about dying but the thought of how much of a rip off a funeral costs worried me a lot

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm frightened of dying young. I'd hate to leave my kids when they're so young, dying old somehow makes it feel less scary

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I'm frightened of dying young. I'd hate to leave my kids when they're so young, dying old somehow makes it feel less scary"

You're back! Nice to see you here again.

Dying young and leaving small children isn't great for them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I fear being old (or more accurately infirm) far more than I fear death.

And those who know what i do for a living probably know why I'm at ease with my mortality, but I've seen some horrific stuff and fear dying in such a way.

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By *omeotherguyMan over a year ago

Derbyshire

Thing I notice a lot is mist people are afraid of living.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd prefer to die than be in crippling pain being looked after.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'd prefer to die than be in crippling pain being looked after."

Totally agree with you on this.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Thing I notice a lot is mist people are afraid of living."

I think there is a lot of truth in that.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not scared of dying just scared of what I leave behind .Hit home today whilst at a school friends funeral. His daughters were in bits. So sad .X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'd prefer to die than be in crippling pain being looked after."

Also, I always think of it like Achilles in the Illiad - I don't want to be remembered forever as old and infirm. I'd much rather die as an able person, avoid the pain, and be remembered as I really am.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im not scared of dying...

But I dont want my kids crying because im gone ..

My Dad died 12yrs ago on the 23rd of september, and I miss him so much...

Mostly I remember happy times, but sometimes I just want a big dad hug telling me everything is ok..

I want my Dad back, bloody cancer, I bloody hate that disease !!!

Sorry everyone just feeling abit weepy seeing this thread ...

Im 39yrs old and not embarrassed to say, I just want my dad.

Love you and miss you dad

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No I'm not scared of dying but I would prefer it if it was as pain free as possible"

Some people are afraid of living....

Personally I've already planned my exit.

I'm going out in a blaze of glory foiling an armed bank robbery.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Im not scared of dying...

But I dont want my kids crying because im gone ..

My Dad died 12yrs ago on the 23rd of september, and I miss him so much...

Mostly I remember happy times, but sometimes I just want a big dad hug telling me everything is ok..

I want my Dad back, bloody cancer, I bloody hate that disease !!!

Sorry everyone just feeling abit weepy seeing this thread ...

Im 39yrs old and not embarrassed to say, I just want my dad.

Love you and miss you dad

I hope you feel better. I lost my dad a few years ago...4 days after I got engaged. I can understand how you feel. I miss him every day. Just think of happy times with him and he'll always be with you.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Im not scared of dying...

But I dont want my kids crying because im gone ..

My Dad died 12yrs ago on the 23rd of september, and I miss him so much...

Mostly I remember happy times, but sometimes I just want a big dad hug telling me everything is ok..

I want my Dad back, bloody cancer, I bloody hate that disease !!!

Sorry everyone just feeling abit weepy seeing this thread ...

Im 39yrs old and not embarrassed to say, I just want my dad.

Love you and miss you dad

I know exactly how you feel only with me it was my Mum she died 8th Jan 1988

Still hurts like hell even today!

I hope you somehow find peace and i sympathise with you!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im not scared of dying at all, in my work death is often a relief for people but I am scared of how I may go about dying, ie illness, drowning, fire.

On another note I am petrified of my family dying

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Im not scared of dying...

But I dont want my kids crying because im gone ..

My Dad died 12yrs ago on the 23rd of september, and I miss him so much...

Mostly I remember happy times, but sometimes I just want a big dad hug telling me everything is ok..

I want my Dad back, bloody cancer, I bloody hate that disease !!!

Sorry everyone just feeling abit weepy seeing this thread ...

Im 39yrs old and not embarrassed to say, I just want my dad.

Love you and miss you dad

-Courtney"

Think im just a little emotional.this evening...

My dad has popped up in conversations on and off all day, not even by me, so has just got me a little teary :-/

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Im not scared of dying...

But I dont want my kids crying because im gone ..

My Dad died 12yrs ago on the 23rd of september, and I miss him so much...

Mostly I remember happy times, but sometimes I just want a big dad hug telling me everything is ok..

I want my Dad back, bloody cancer, I bloody hate that disease !!!

Sorry everyone just feeling abit weepy seeing this thread ...

Im 39yrs old and not embarrassed to say, I just want my dad.

Love you and miss you dad

-Courtney

Think im just a little emotional.this evening...

My dad has popped up in conversations on and off all day, not even by me, so has just got me a little teary :-/"

There's nothing wrong with shedding a tear over the loss of a loved one.

Here, take this tissue.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Its ok ive just been useing the sleeve of my pjs....

Really I have, gross, I know

Usually smile thinking about my dad but just having a little wobble tonight..

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

Not scared, I feel quite at peace with it but would prefer some more time.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes... I'm scared of leaving the people I love behind and how my death would affect them. I'm scared of missing events after my passing. I'm scared of suddenly dying in case I'm angry at someone, on case we never made things up.

And... most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life... the way I feel when I'm with you! (Sorry.)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Dirty Dancing ?

You dont realise how much the hurt is still beneath the surface, until an unexpected trigger makes it jump out and smash you in the face.

Helps a lot, having a distraction like fab - but the Kleenex days are more common than I'd care to admit.

There should eventually come a time, when happy memories outweight the sadness of missing them.

Offers everyone a friendly hug

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

Only the pain caused at the time of my demise, if it is quick and painless I don't mind.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Preparing for the end already started a pension a month back

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You have to die for you to have lived, its part of the process of life.

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By *ighting17thMan over a year ago

Bodmin

I had a near miss when I went into a blazing house and rescued a two year old toddler ... I didn't think at the time, but once I realised what I done I started thinking about my mortality all the time! I don't really worry about it now. I have just made sure there are things in place for my children for when my ticket gets punched!

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By *bony in IvoryCouple over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Live Life to the full ... Then when Death comes to you , like a thief in the night... There's nothing left for it to steal!

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By *aucy tiggerWoman over a year ago

Back where I belong

"Is kindof scary, knowing you can't opt out. The fact that you are here, means that 1 day, you'll be gone. The inevitability of that, really sucks. Just gotta make every day count.

After spending the last 5 months trying to administer my wife's estate, I'm gonna make sure I don't leave a mess, for whoever has to deal with mine.

I can testify to it being shit, for the person left behind

I'm sorry for your loss.

My point about the paperwork is exactly that issue of leaving that work behind of administering the estate. Even those with nothing still leave the administration behind.

Yeah, I'll second that. Been there and done that.

On a brighter note my Hubby wanted "girls just wanna have fun" and "sex on the beach" played at his funeral, sadly my sons vetoed the idea and as I was so upset at the time and incapable of arguing they got their way - something I now regret

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If someone outright told me a date i was going to die i'd be scared and panic the nearer that got, which is weird coz that day actually is coming and i don't really acknowledge it.

Once i'm dead i won't know about it, it will just hurt anybody i leave behind. I'm not scared for that reason.

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

"Are you scared of dying? The life insurance thread got me thinking that one day I'm going to die and it has slightly freaked me out....I know it's a bit morbid so apologies..."

When I had my son I had pre-eclampsia. I remember them working on me but I was looking down on myself. I was dying but they managed to save us both. I spent four days in a coma in intensive care and Matthew five weeks.

When we finally took him home I'd never been happier in my life. Three weeks later he was found dead in his cot.

Death holds no fear for me as it's going to happen. Living with loss on the other hand...

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Are you scared of dying? The life insurance thread got me thinking that one day I'm going to die and it has slightly freaked me out....I know it's a bit morbid so apologies...

When we finally took him home I'd never been happier in my life. Three weeks later he was found dead in his cot.

Death holds no fear for me as it's going to happen. Living with loss on the other hand..."

I totally get the loss of a child it's somewhat a heavy burden to bear at times x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'd prefer to die than be in crippling pain being looked after.

Totally agree with you on this."
and me too or with out all your faculties dementia ect

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By *isdirtygirlCouple over a year ago

somewhere out there

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By *isdirtygirlCouple over a year ago

somewhere out there

As a young adult death was quite common, crime, war and accidents took a lot of the people I knew and worked with. It took the death of my father to change my outlook on death. A year later sitting with my step dad as the life ebbed from him and later on sitting with my mom watching her take her last breath. I don't think we are ever as conscious of our own mortality until we loose our own kparents. I'm comfortable knowing I will die one day. As long as I have a dignified ending and they play the Muppets Manamana song as my coffin leaves the church, I'm happy.

Him

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By *bi HaiveMan over a year ago
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Cheeseville, Somerset

"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.

When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home."

I might have nicked this from a film - but to me it's a good way of looking at things.

Being afraid of something it's impossible to avoid is pointless.

You only get one shot. You may as well enjoy it and experience it fully.

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

""So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.

I might have nicked this from a film - but to me it's a good way of looking at things.

Being afraid of something it's impossible to avoid is pointless.

You only get one shot. You may as well enjoy it and experience it fully.

Great post obi

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've made peace with death.

I'm more terrified of divorce: I mean that from the bottom of my heart. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"You don't remember being born and you won't remember dying"

This