I miss my dad

I don’t really know where to begin,I lost my amazing,wonderful dad in January just past after a 5 year battle with prostate cancer. I know it’s not even been 3 months yet but I miss him so much it physically hurts. I don’t know if it’s still the grief or not but every now and again, I dream about him. In my dreams he is as well as ever and just doing normal things like sitting in his chair like he used to do. He isn’t suffering at all and he is happy. I like to think this is him coming through to me and letting me know he is ok wherever he is. Some days are manageable and other days I just want to hide from the world and cry. It’s bittersweet as we are doing all the “firsts” without him and it’s so hard. I’m getting married later this year and I know it’s going to be so difficult without him.

i feel like I can’t  talk about him as I get so upset but I don’t want to forget about him if I don’t talk about him I just feel so lost sometimes

  • Hi Sooz89

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel - I recently lost my partner, Graeme to cancer and like you there are days I think I can manage and then there are really bad days where I just go about life like a zombie.

    It is OK to get upset talking about your dad, and crying is good for the process of grieving. But not talking about your dad doesn't mean he will be forgotten. I know it sounds silly but I am glad you've been dreaming about your dad because I sometimes don't dream about my Graeme and it upsets me! It makes me feel like he's forgotten about me, which I know is not true. 

    I hope you are getting some bereavement support or counselling. I am learning that talking about my loss is good for me and my grieving. Don't be afraid to get upset and cry, it's all part of grieving.

    I wish you all the best.

    Jeannie C