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Why sudden death can feel worse than prolonged illness

My father died suddenly and everyone says I should be grateful he didn't suffer but I'm angry that we never got to say goodbye or resolve anything.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The mercy of quick death can feel like a theft of closure to those left behind.

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