When did you first become aware of your parents' mortality?

My parents are in their 60s and I'm well-aware that they're not going to be around forever, but it was really hammered into me last night when my dad had a mild heart attack. It's difficult for me to even imagine life without my parents since they've [i]always been there[/i] for my 28 years of existence. But all of my grandparents are deceased so I know the day will come when I have to say goodbye to my mom or dad.

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Streamofconsciousness · 31-35, T

I was young when I realized it. Probably 4 or 5. I'd lay in my parents' bed and feel very sad thinking about it. They were older parents. My mother passed away a few years ago, but my dad is still around. I get very anxious thinking of him passing away, and with this virus I've been especially on edge :(