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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  • Hi Katie a very reply firstly how are things for you now? How are you coping?  Xx my dad also passed away in may 2019 it's been 4 years and I'm still a mess I still don't understand why he was gone in just 5 months when he or us never even knew he had cancer at all he was so fit and healthy so we had a massive shock to say the least.. My life has changed I've changed life without my dad is too quiet I hated everyday.. I still hate everyday I'm completely broken.. As we went into lock down the following march just at a time I need some councilling there was none then we had over the phone but I wanted face to face.. I'm going to try again as I'm still not accepting he's gone.. I live everyday telling myself he's at the house it's the only way I'm able to cope.. I have 4 granddaughters who keep me going but evrytime I try to be happy there's this pull that brings me back to sadness I can't seem to overcome it to be relaxed or happy enough to enjoy anything like I used too..these a constant sadness.. Its so hard.. Would be lovely to hear back from you hope your doing better than me . Xx

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  • Hi Katie a very reply firstly how are things for you now? How are you coping?  Xx my dad also passed away in may 2019 it's been 4 years and I'm still a mess I still don't understand why he was gone in just 5 months when he or us never even knew he had cancer at all he was so fit and healthy so we had a massive shock to say the least.. My life has changed I've changed life without my dad is too quiet I hated everyday.. I still hate everyday I'm completely broken.. As we went into lock down the following march just at a time I need some councilling there was none then we had over the phone but I wanted face to face.. I'm going to try again as I'm still not accepting he's gone.. I live everyday telling myself he's at the house it's the only way I'm able to cope.. I have 4 granddaughters who keep me going but evrytime I try to be happy there's this pull that brings me back to sadness I can't seem to overcome it to be relaxed or happy enough to enjoy anything like I used too..these a constant sadness.. Its so hard.. Would be lovely to hear back from you hope your doing better than me . Xx

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