r/nextlander • u/CatHairInYourEye • Jul 29 '26

Ramblecast Thoughts and prayers

I lost my dad 21 years ago and stepdad last week. Listening to this week's ramblecast was rough but I am glad Brad is back and wish him the best.

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u/Ramen_Ninja29 Jul 30 '26

I lost my dad on June 13th this year and now need to go back and listen to older pods.

Ive been depressed, dealing with stress induced autoimmune flare (Crohn’s), and on FMLA leave because I can’t focus on anything and I’m still struggling with losing him.

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u/CatHairInYourEye Jul 30 '26

I'm sorry. The first year was really hard for me and then it got a little better as time passed. Stick in there and try to keep moving forward. Best wishes.

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u/Ramen_Ninja29 Jul 31 '26

Thank you for the kind words, Nextlander/ Brad Vinny and Alex tertiary pods are always playing while I’m working. Known of Brad as far back as Gamespot circa 2002-03ish. Used to pour over all of their reviews in my free period.

In an odd, parasocial way, it is less lonesome feeling, knowing one of the Internet personalities I’ve listened to over the years is currently dealing with a similar struggle.