6 weeks since Dad passed ...

Good evening...it's 6 weeks since I saw my Dad & spoke to him & heard his voice..Dad passed away on 17th January..Dad had been in a care home for 11 weeks.. Prior to that Dad had been in hospital since 22nd August..Dad had suffered from bowel obstruction, sepsis and pneumonia..It has been expected, Dad had a diagnosis of mixed dementia on 13th August..We were all going to support him & get the help he needed, but unfortunately 6 days after the diagnosis, Dad was in hospital & he never came home..I miss him so much, miss his voice, my Mam is missing him so much too..They were married for 54 years...Just don't really know how I feel or how I should be...

  • Hi Janlou. 

    I'm so sorry to read this news about your Dad. Understandably it's been a very difficult time for you all. 

    There's no right nor wrong way to feel, or to grieve. There are of course common feelings that people experience but grief is a very personal experience. We've got some information on our website here which might be of help to you. 

    You're welcome to come and post here anytime Janlou, to offload or to chat with others who have lost a loved one. 

    Our thoughts are with you and your Mum. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator