Asking Eric: Unsure how to respond to question after daughter’s death

Asking Eric: My oldest daughter died. Should I still mention her when people ask how many kids I have?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to answer questions about her children after one of them has died.

Asking Eric: Woman whose daughter died wonders how to answer people who ask how many children she has

DEAR ERIC: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism; however, she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and eventually her body shut down organ by organ.

Asking Eric: How do I answer when asked about my deceased daughter?

Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism; however, she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and eventually her body shut down organ by organ.

Asking Eric: Unsure how to respond to question after daughter’s death

Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism; however, she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and eventually her body shut down organ by organ.

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