I know most people die unexpectedly, and I worry I'll die that way, too. Not that I think a long, drawn-out death by way of terminal illness is any better. I'm just afraid I might leave behind unanswered questions. I'm afraid people will miss me and hurt with regret over things they didn't do or words they didn't say. I'm afraid people won't know I love them. I'm afraid they won't know I understand.

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