I just lost my mother suddenly and haven't been able to stomach a beer since. I'm bringing the tasty treats I've recently acquired (new Enjoy By, Lights On, Second Fiddle) to my childhood home, but I don't know when and if I'll be able to drink them. I am completely aware that it's crazy to be mentioning this, knowing that (minus a few IP trades) none of you have met me, but I'm trying not to judge myself, and feel like, because BA is a community, something as silly as posting this is okay. My mother was the most wonderful person, lent us the van for my surprise 30th to Hill Farmstead without a second thought. We had a pretty perfect mother-son relationship. So, please have a glass sometime soon. If still with us, please toast to your mothers and their love. If somewhere else, remember their memories, and legacy.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking good thoughts next time I raise I glass. Take care, and I hope that some of us in the community here can join you for a beer when you're feeling up to it.
Lost my mom at 53 and my sister last year at 34. Sorry for your loss. Tonight's first can of Julius will be consumed in the honor of all the great moms!
I'm on an alcohol hiatus until July 1st but at 12:01am I plan on cracking a beverage, and I will raise the glass in your mom's honor and mine as well. I hope her passing was as peaceful as possible.
I'm sorry for your loss and I know how you feel. I had to put my dog down on Monday and haven't been in the mood for a beer (or food) since. I'm seeing some friends tomorrow night and will raise a pint to your mom and my pooch.
Thank you, all. I would love to drink sometime. Tonight some people had Dos Equis and Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat. I had a Canada Dry Diet Orange.
Sorry man. I can imagine the pain. Good beer isn't meant for sorrow. Time heals. My fridge is open to you when you're ready
So sorry for your loss man. Though very few deaths are ever easy to deal with, a sudden death presents additional emotional complexities. Given the great relationship you described, I would take comfort in the fact that your mom knew just how much you loved her. Though not the same, I dealt with an emotionally trying event this year and I found that I was avoiding beer as well. I'm not sure what the driving force for you is, but I realized that, for me at least, beer and alcohol consumption have always been about celebration. Whether I was celebrating a big accomplishment, or celebrating something simple like the end of a long day, it was still tied to happiness and accomplishment. With a lot of sadness in the air, I found I just had no desire to partake in drinking. Many people hit the sauce pretty hard when things get sad, but I think hanging back, feeling your feelings in full force and dealing with them appropriately is healthy. I wish you all the best. Feel free to reach out if you're in the Providence area and want to grab a pint. Peace and be well.
I am an Empathetic person...your loss is my loss. I'm close to my mother, she's my true best friend. I know very well the hell and pain the feeling of loosing a loved one. I always cherish the ones around me, for you never know when that person's light will be extinguished. I'm sorry for your loss. Nate.
