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Can’t close my eyes : I lost my dad today

Penniecrayon
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I lost my dad today. He was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in October and told it had spread to the brain beginning of June. 

 

I don't want to close my eyes. It wasn't peaceful like I had read. It was as if he was drowning, continuously gasping for air. I'm so worried that he was in pain but we didn't know. 

 

I'm so scared that he is by himself all alone now too. We have been by his side for the last 8 weeks.

 

i feel absolutely heartbroken  

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    Hi Penniecrayon

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad in April. The decline at the end was very rapid and was sadly not peaceful. It is the hardest thing I've ever had to witness and it breaks my heart that we were absolutely powerless to help him. As devastating as it was to finally lose him, I was also relieved that he no longer had to suffer. 

    I just wanted to reach out and let you know that you're not alone. I don't know why, but reading other's experiences is the only thing that has really helped me. 

    Take care of yourself

    S

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    Hi Penniecrayon

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad in April. The decline at the end was very rapid and was sadly not peaceful. It is the hardest thing I've ever had to witness and it breaks my heart that we were absolutely powerless to help him. As devastating as it was to finally lose him, I was also relieved that he no longer had to suffer. 

    I just wanted to reach out and let you know that you're not alone. I don't know why, but reading other's experiences is the only thing that has really helped me. 

    Take care of yourself

    S

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