The mind is a powerful thing, capable of bringing back such pain, I too have lost both parents and it does burn as the memories come in waves of deep sadness. It is scary to think of what military veterans (like my father) have to deal with.
All the best mate.
I guess the memory is somewhat like a double-edged sword; good and bad memories. I'd rather accept and deal with the bad to have the ability to enjoy the good ones.
Thanks for commenting and all the best for 2024.