My sincere condolences for the loss of your father.
Take time to grieve for him. He was a significant person in your life. Yes, he is gone from this physical world but he will continue to live in your heart forever.
I lost my dad in 2002 and I still miss him. Just because someone dies doesn’t mean that we stop loving them.
It may sound silly but I tell my father happy birthday every year on his birthday. Why? Because I will always remember him. I think of him in the same way as when he was alive.
So, don’t deny your feelings. Don’t feel as if you have to immediately get over this pain. The sting of death does ease with time and you will smile when you remember the beautiful times that you had with your dad.
If you begin to feel like you aren’t able to move forward due to your grief, then join a grief support group or speak with a grief counselor.
Everyone goes through the grieving process in their own way.
You were a blessing in your father’s life and it sounds like you were blessed to have him as your dad. Cherish your memories.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in the very beginning stages of grief. Try, while you mourn this loss, also to celebrate a long life and the special bond you shared. I think you will find that he isn't gone from you. Caregiving is such tough work; because it is so hard the bond becomes very tight. I am certain you miss him. Try to seek out grieving and grief support groups, even if you must start online somewhere such as FB.
Sorry for the Loss Of your Dad it takes awhile to recover , there are various stages of grief and I think it is Much harder on the primary caregiver . Find a grief counselor or someone you can talk to . Since it is Easter buy some flowers and Light a candle . Life gets better . Takes sometime to heal .
Your world is spinning right now. Give yourself time, patience, and mercy. The grief is so intense right now, you’re pretty much one big raw nerve. If all you can do today is brush your teeth, it’s okay.
I’m very sorry for your loss. My mom just died on March 3. I was her caregiver and we had a complicated relationship to say the least. Society doesn’t give us any time to grieve. Once I returned to work after a week everyone just expected me to function normally as if nothing happened. I haven’t even recovered physically from the exhaustion of caregiving, and at the same time people are descending upon mom’s house wanting things (including the house itself ). Not so long ago in our history families were given a mourning period. Black wreaths or buntings were placed on the door to keep people from knocking, and widows were excused from social events for a year. Not so anymore. I was actually asked if I would be hosting Easter at my house.
Sorry for your loss, gin. It will take time to fill your day with the emptiness that your dad's passing, has left. Be kind to yourself, give yourself time to grieve.
Take time to grieve for him. He was a significant person in your life. Yes, he is gone from this physical world but he will continue to live in your heart forever.
I lost my dad in 2002 and I still miss him. Just because someone dies doesn’t mean that we stop loving them.
It may sound silly but I tell my father happy birthday every year on his birthday. Why? Because I will always remember him. I think of him in the same way as when he was alive.
So, don’t deny your feelings. Don’t feel as if you have to immediately get over this pain. The sting of death does ease with time and you will smile when you remember the beautiful times that you had with your dad.
If you begin to feel like you aren’t able to move forward due to your grief, then join a grief support group or speak with a grief counselor.
Everyone goes through the grieving process in their own way.
You were a blessing in your father’s life and it sounds like you were blessed to have him as your dad. Cherish your memories.
Sending a bazillion hugs your way.
You are in the very beginning stages of grief.
Try, while you mourn this loss, also to celebrate a long life and the special bond you shared. I think you will find that he isn't gone from you.
Caregiving is such tough work; because it is so hard the bond becomes very tight. I am certain you miss him. Try to seek out grieving and grief support groups, even if you must start online somewhere such as FB.
Your world is spinning right now. Give yourself time, patience, and mercy. The grief is so intense right now, you’re pretty much one big raw nerve.
If all you can do today is brush your teeth, it’s okay.
Society doesn’t give us any time to grieve. Once I returned to work after a week everyone just expected me to function normally as if nothing happened. I haven’t even recovered physically from the exhaustion of caregiving, and at the same time people are descending upon mom’s house wanting things (including the house itself ).
Not so long ago in our history families were given a mourning period. Black wreaths or buntings were placed on the door to keep people from knocking, and widows were excused from social events for a year. Not so anymore. I was actually asked if I would be hosting Easter at my house.
Be kind to yourself, give yourself time to grieve.
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