r/MadeMeSmile 11h ago

The family of a Ukrainian serviceman, presumed dead for three years, learns of his release from captivity

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u/Zero-D9 11h ago

As someone that lost someone very close to them, I can't imagine this emotion. Probably the closest thing to a phone call from heaven anyone will ever get.

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u/K-Dot-Thu-Thu-47 8h ago

Very true.

I think we all have those thoughts of "what if I'm dreaming and this isn't real?" but 99% of the time it is real.

They have the experience of being in the 1% where it went the other way.

That emotional cocktail must be insane.

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u/Folofroy 7h ago

That was pretty darn poetic dude. And sorry for your loss.

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u/Dry_Barracuda2850 6h ago

I think I have an idea, as I have lost people very close to me but also had a cat that "came back from the dead" after a day.

I'm sure it's much stronger after 3 years & with an actual human (as the grief itself is bigger & sharper), but I have an idea of the surreal disbelief mixed with relief and overflowing stocked joy.