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Gramp passed

Jwalto91
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Hello, 

I wanted to come on even though I haven't for a while, to thank everyone that offered support and advice through our journey with gramps esophageal cancer. He passed away in hospital on the 26/01 with his wife, children and grandchildren with him. 

It was far from peaceful and pain free. But he had all that loved him with him. 

 

A question about greif. 

I cried initially when he passed, as it was traumatic and distressing process, I literally dropped to my knees and sobbed. 

 

But since then, nothing. Not one tear. And I don't know why, I'm gutted and devastated that he's gone, but don't understand my minds way of coping. 

 

Thanks again to everyone in the forum, you've all been amazing. 

 

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    Hello Jwalto91, 

    I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss and I wanted to send you our sincere condolences on behalf of the Cancer Chat team. I was sad to hear that his passing was far from peaceful and pain free but it must have been comforting to him to have all those that loved him by his side. 

    As you can imagine, the grieving process is very complex and will vary from one person to another so the different emotions you have been experiencing are perfectly normal. You can learn more about grief and the grief process on this page and perhaps you will recognize some of those feelings you have recently experienced and it will help you understand why you are feeling this way at the moment. 

    I hope that you will also hear from others here who have been in a similar place before and that they will share their grieving experiences with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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