Laura Hagen Hoffman

Greetings Mary, I just finished reading your article about the loss of your daughter to cancer during the time of covid. I just want you to know that I also lost my daughter to cancer during covid and was not there when she initially lost consciousness. I totally know what you are experiencing. If you ever want to have an email exchange please feel free to email at [email protected]. My daughter died December 11th 2020. I should also tell you that I'm so sorry you are going through this...

So sorry for your loss
I lost my beautiful daughter Lauren Shenoy to gastric cancer last year.

I grieve with you and understand your pain

Yvonne Shenoy

I'm a broken mother, I have lost my Dearest my daughter Dr.Christine Buske on Mei 22 2019 for the same cancer.

Mary, and family, what an odd, strange world we live in. And what a particularly odd, strange time to be alive for, and then to lose a loved one in. I just read the HuffPost article that you wrote Mary. I wanted to reach out and virtually hold your hand and embrace your grief with you. I am so, so sorry that you and your family lost Laura. And moreover, in this time when we cannot grieve as we have all come to expect and need. Laura was indeed a beautiful young lady, less than a year older...

Mary, I read your HuffPost article and I know nothing I say can bring you comfort but please know there are so many young children, students of your daughter that will forever carry a bit of her legacy. I'm sending you all the e-hugs and prayers for your needed solace. Every year for Dia de los Muertos I build an altar to honor my friends and family that have passed, I will include something to honor Laura for you. <3

Mary I read your article in the HuffPost regarding the loss of your beautiful daughter Laura. It broke my heart to hear of such a passionate young woman gone way to soon. I did not know Laura but I want you to know I care, strangers care. The love you shared will never end..let your memories embrace you and fill your heart with smiles. Heartfelt condolences to your entire family❤

I cried when I read your piece about Laura. I wish I could take the pain away for you. I promise you prayers for healing and a transformation when you recover from this horrible tragedy that makes your life more blessed. I am a mother of a daughter the same age in Vermont. I pray you feel peace soon. God bless you and your family.

I want to add my deepest condolences for your loss. I cried while reading your piece both for all you have lost and because I can relate. I lost both my brother and my father in the last four months and ache with you. The losses are immense and the lack of ritual for closure make it even more so. Sending love.