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Dineshkumar's avatar

RIP Marley. Ben what a amazing story. Hope Marley unconditional love and memories hard to forget but time helps you to heal. Try to get another pet if possible. Happy weekend

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James's avatar

OMG Ben.

What a beautiful story.

I’m so sorry.

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Sarah Hunter's avatar

OMG that plot twist was a hard one. Lean into the grief but know that, in time, it will settle into a special place of memories.

I agree with the suggestions to consider another pet. Not necessarily straight away, although we only lasted a month without “someone to eat the end of the cheese grating 😭”. There will never be a replacement for Marley, just a successor in the Alexander dog family dynasty.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thanks Sarah. Love that reframing. Will look for a successor dog instead of a replacement.

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Clare Carey's avatar

What a beautiful read 💖

Sending love to you and your girls.

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James Mathers's avatar

PS have you thought about becoming a journalist? You enjoy writing and you certainly have skills .

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thanks James. I studied journalism at uni.

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James's avatar

I watched a Cinderella story last night.

The girls started watching and I had to finish it. It’s about a football star who wants to be a writer. You’re definitely the main character. 😝

Your girls would love it.

Also stiflers mum is in it.

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James Mathers's avatar

You are a good man Ben and I’m sorry for your loss.

I truly enjoyed meeting you at The Dock a few weeks back. It was a pleasure.

Your reflections are interesting, simple however very deep.

Keep going. There is a huge and wonderful life ahead.

James Mathers

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