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AIBU?

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midgey Fri 15-Oct-21 16:23:25

I am so with you Wake, it drives me mad. It’s almost as if the actual death has been glossed over.

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Baggs Fri 15-Oct-21 16:21:01

Facing up to the death of a loved one is hard.

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Baggs Fri 15-Oct-21 16:19:56

I can't remember where but some years ago I read somethng about doctors having to use the word died because euphemisms could be misinterpreted and that usinf died overcomes that because it is direct and factual, and not about how anyone feels.

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Hithere Fri 15-Oct-21 16:16:58

I think it all depends how the person grieves

"Died" is more direct and factual than "passed away" or similar.

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Baggs Fri 15-Oct-21 16:16:36

People have issues with the word 'old' as well, even when it's appropriate.

I guess it's based on a kind of fear.

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Riverwalk Fri 15-Oct-21 16:15:37

In light of today's events, does it really matter right now?

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Baggs Fri 15-Oct-21 16:15:12

Yes, I've noticed it too and I don't get it either.

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Wake Fri 15-Oct-21 16:13:48

Apologies. Forgot all my question marks. ??

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Wake Fri 15-Oct-21 16:12:50

Has anyone else noticed that people seem to shy away from the word ‘died’. Since when did it become the norm to say ‘passed away’ or even just ‘passed’. I have no problem saying ‘died’. Anyone else agree or am I being a bit picky.

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