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I lost my dad on New Years Eve after a 9 month illness with a brain tumour (Glioblastoma). I think I know the meaning of heartbreak I was very accepting and realistic about his death but obviously nothing can prepare you for the grief. I know it's early days but currently I'm crying then calm, I have a tight feeling in my chest and a surge of emotion goes through my body then I'm in tears. I can't get it from my mind. 

I know it will get better with time I just miss him so much already

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    I'm so sorry 4 u loss of u dad it's so cruel my heart goes out 2 u  :( sending  u big hugs u way so sad :( 

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    Hi SarahLJ So sorry to read this, I too lost my Dad to cancer and you are right - nothing can prepare you for the grief. Small comfort perhaps but the fact that you are experiencing it is in itself evidence of the love you must have had for one another, a love that you will never lose. It has been years now since I lost my 'Pops' and there are still occasions where I find myself choked at not having him around but I do find myself comforted more and more as time passes, by the wonderful memories I have of him. Sending you a 'virtual' hug hun xx
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    I'm very sorry for your loss, I lost my dad on Christmas Eve to lung cancer so I know exactly how your feeling it's horrendous my heart actually feels broken. Do you have other family? I'm finding that is the only thing getting me through this its so hard! Big hugs 

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    Thank you 

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    Yes we are trying our best to support each other and talking about funny memories of dad that we share. 

    Im so sorry to hear about your mum, it's heartbreaking to hear. 

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    Thanks for your reassurance 

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