Miss my dad

My beautiful daddy past away on the 24/4/2020 after a short battle with lung cancer he found out in Dec it was lung cancer was told on the 6 Feb 2020 it was terminal and that he had a max of 2 months he contracted phenmonia and went down hill very quickly from there then we went in lockdown and I couldn't do any thing I couldn't visit I could be with him when he took his final breath he was scared and alone I hold so much guilt I should of been there   and not even 2 moth later he was gone  I couldn't be with him I never got to say goodbye or give him one last kiss. Now I'm facing his first ever birthday without him an I don't know how to cope it hurts so much I never felt pain like it xx HELP 

  • Hi Taramummy17,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and the circumstances of how this happened. I can only imagine how difficult this must be and I'm sure the anniversary of his birthday will be tough.

    I know it is easier said than done but try not to feel guilt - the last year has been cruel in many ways and it's not your fault that you weren't able to visit him more, though I know this doesn't help. I'm sure he will have known how much you care and how much love there was there.

    If you'd like to explore some resources for support, please have a look at the Cruse website.

    I'm sure there will be others here who have been through, or are going through, similar situations - so hopefully you'll receive further replies. Do also browse or search the forum for other relevant discussions if it helps.

    We're always here for support if you need it and I hope you find the forum useful.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator