struggling to accept the loss of my Dad.

I've posted on this site a few times- but havent been online for at least two months.

My Dad passed away back in October 2018 and everyday it feels as raw as the day he died. I literally never stop thinking of him, and Im so sad thinking hes not here anymore. I feel as though my heart breaks everyday and im constantly so sad. Of course, I miss him more than I could ever try to explain. I still cant seem to get my head around the fact I wont see him again.

Everyone says you will get used to a new normal, but not having my dad here will ever be normal. Its been five months and it some respect its been the longest five months ever, but it also feels as though its flown by. Im 23, and cant bare the idea of having my whole life without him.

I was there through everything, holding his hand right 'till the end, but now I look back with such panic at what he went through. He never changed the whole way through- was the same lovely, kind, funny man he always was. But I feel so much pain thinking that he was just putting on a brave face for me and my family. I know and I've heard so many times that 'hes in a better place and that he wont be in any pain anymore' but all that does to me is reiterates that he was in pain and that towards the end he wasnt in a good place here.

I cry everyday for my Dad- and oddly I dont want that to stop because I dont ever want to accept that hes not here. I just still cant believe hes gone and I'm left without him. I dont feel like I can put into words just how devestated I am but he truly was the only person I knew I could never live without.

Sorry for the rambling- but sometimes I just feel a bit of relief for typing out how Im feeling. Is anyone else in a similar situaition currently?

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  • Wow your post rings so true for me and my story. I lost my dad this year in Feb22 after only 3 months of my dad being poorly. We found out he had bladder cancer in Dec, January we were told it was terminal...6months to 18months with treatment and he died in Feb22. I still can't believe that I'm writing words like this as it feels unreal and im Itotally living a nightmare I was never ever prepared for. It happened so quick, we just reacted to everything. Biggest thing that upsets me is it was contained and still nothing could be done. He was so strong like always and just never really talked about how he was feeling.  I do wish he had but that was my dad...never wanted to upset his family. I just miss him so much he was my hero, my rock, my person. Does this pain and emptiness in your heart ever go.  Hope everyone whos lost someone are doing OK. 

  • It's awful when it's so quick isn't it , struggled to get a diagnosis for my Dad he was in and rapidly out of hospital (covid times) without being sorted , diagnosed and passed within 3 months .  The first few months are horrific, your on as they say a journey, it doesn't pain you as badly with time it just becomes different.  It's very draining isn't it and I think it's a process you got to go through. Talking about it is my regret too at the time but it was a rollercoaster at the time trying to keep him safe at home. It will get easier xx 

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  • It's awful when it's so quick isn't it , struggled to get a diagnosis for my Dad he was in and rapidly out of hospital (covid times) without being sorted , diagnosed and passed within 3 months .  The first few months are horrific, your on as they say a journey, it doesn't pain you as badly with time it just becomes different.  It's very draining isn't it and I think it's a process you got to go through. Talking about it is my regret too at the time but it was a rollercoaster at the time trying to keep him safe at home. It will get easier xx 

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