Family Members Passing Away

Im sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one - no matter their age is always hard. I wish there were magic words I could tell you to make it easier to find happiness again. Unfortunately, it will take time. Time heals all wounds. Even though your Dad isnt physically with you anymore, he is with you every day. In spirit because of your love for him and because of all of the things he taught you that have made you who you are. I hope each day gets easier for you quickly.

Grieving is very personal and although it may seem like you will never find a way to get through all the heartache you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Things will get better and life will go on. I hope this time comes sooner rather than later for you. Sorry to hear of your loss.

I am so sorry to hear that. You had your dad in your life for quite some time. I lost my dad when I was 13 years old, due to a massive coronary heart attack. I know it is going to be hard for you and your mom for a little while. Just try to stay strong for one another and do what you know your dad would want you to do. try to think of the good things about your dad to get you through your day and make you smile and be happy.

each person has a way of dealing with grief and loss of a loved one. some would like to be alone, some wants some company. some would like to cry it all off while others would want to find things to smile/laugh about. some would like to talk about it, while others want to ignore it or be left in peace. nobody would ever tell you that it's easy. it would get easier as time passes, but everyone recognizes that it may be hard at first... never easy. as much as we have loved, we should remember that everything in this lifetime is just but temporary, even the time we spend with our loved ones. i'm sure your dad is pleased that you are there for your mom. and that you are dealing with your grief as well as your mom's grief, the best way you can. that right now, you are a tower of strength for your family. my parents will be 73 and 71 this year. both are still strong but we recognize mortality. their words of wisdom remain that when they are no longer around, they would like their children and grandchildren to stay together as one family and continue to be there for one another, like a family should be. i'm sorry to hear of your loss. because you loved and cared, you felt the loss of your dad. you may still miss him and it's fine. you may still feel sad and it's also fine. you are grieving and it's normal. through the grieving process, i hope that you will talk to your mom as much as she needs it, and as much as you need it too. reminisce the good old days. and then plan for activities in the future. loving never stops the moment the person has passed away. i know it isn't the right time to say this but soon... it will be alright. just keep the faith.

How very sad for you. My father passed away when I was 19. It was especially tough because I was just getting to know him adult-to-adult. I am 53 now and there is not a day goes by that I do not think about him with great fondness. The best way you can help your mom, and yourself is to simply be there for each other. The pain and the panic attacks are terrible when you're alone and it is not by choice. There will be times when both of you will want to be alone with your private thoughts, and that's okay. Later in life, you will look back on this time and it will seem surreal, like it happened to someone else. I can't promise you that it will get better as time goes by, but it will get different--and in a good way. God bless you and yours in this time of great sadness and loss