Why do I feel like a bad daughter to my dad?

My dad has been battling lung cancer for almost 5 years now, and we are now at the palliative care phase for him. I live in another country and could only fly back to see him every few weeks or so. Even then, our interactions are still limited as he feels quite tired all the time. It makes me feel guilty for not being able to talk to him more, and also for having my own life in the other country. I always procrastinate on calling him to ask how he is doing when I'm away, it's tho as if I don't want to see how bad his condition is...This in turn makes me feel like a bad daughter for not checking on him more often.. My friends all keep telling me I should spend more time with him, talk to him more, but I feel like I don't want to. Not sure what has been holding me back..

  • I am so sorry for you and your dad.  It is difficult for the family and people forget this sometimes. I look at my husband and I see at times he is lost and in pain not knowing what to say or do. He like you will be the one left behind.  You are trying to work thur your own pain and grief on what is happening to your dad.  Please follow your heart on what to do and I would say that maybe it would be a good time talk to someone and look after your mental health.  You will do the right thing when it comes to the amount of time you spend with your dad.  Thinking of you at this time