It's almost...worse, maybe? When it's that early in your life. At least with my mom there's still...a lot of memories with her. It's a little easier to think about it that way.

[ ... ]

He's what I had left after she died, so...it's only fair I try to be better and keep our relationship good. [ but. ] ...and I'm sorry about yours.

[ because "he never recovered" never really implies anything good. ]