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I’ve lost my best friend and my dad

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My dad died on Father's Day, and I'm really struggling.

He had cancer and it took him much sooner than expected

I knew it would hit me hard but this has truly devastated me. I'm 49 but I feel like a lost teenager !

I have great support from my wife and kids but I have this pain that won't go away.

How do you get through this?

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    I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad passed 3 months ago from lung cancer. I'm 34 years old and I too feel so lost. 

    Not a day passes where I don't think about my dad. I often burst out crying and 3 months later I still have days when I feel shocked that he has gone. 

    I have a young baby who keeps me busy and I feel keeping busy helps. I talk to my dad often and I truly believe he is up in heaven listening and he gives me signs he is still with me. 

    Maybe try write your feelings down to get it out. I don't think the pain will ever go away but I have been told by people who have been through it that you slowly just get used to the new reality. 

    I hope you find the strength. 

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    I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad passed 3 months ago from lung cancer. I'm 34 years old and I too feel so lost. 

    Not a day passes where I don't think about my dad. I often burst out crying and 3 months later I still have days when I feel shocked that he has gone. 

    I have a young baby who keeps me busy and I feel keeping busy helps. I talk to my dad often and I truly believe he is up in heaven listening and he gives me signs he is still with me. 

    Maybe try write your feelings down to get it out. I don't think the pain will ever go away but I have been told by people who have been through it that you slowly just get used to the new reality. 

    I hope you find the strength. 

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