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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  • I lost my dad 7 days ago and im exactly the same he weren't just my dad he was my best friend he also put on a brave face and hid lot of his pain from us i miss him so much and the thought of never seing him again kills me im trying to be strong but  im struggling .  

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  • I lost my dad 7 days ago and im exactly the same he weren't just my dad he was my best friend he also put on a brave face and hid lot of his pain from us i miss him so much and the thought of never seing him again kills me im trying to be strong but  im struggling .  

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  • Hey Rhondda,

    I hope you don't mind me stopping by but I just noticed you posted on a discussion that hasn't been active in a while which means you may not receive a reply. I really hope that won't be the case but if you don't hear back from anyone then don't hesitate to start your own discussion or reach out to others on more recent discussions you find about this on the forum.

    In the meantime, we are here for you Rhondda and are sending you all our strength and support.

    You have our heartfelt condolences for your loss.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator