Dad loss

Losing a parent
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Hello I’m new here,I lost my dad in December 2024 so unexpectedly since loosing him it’s completely broken me. Everyone around seems to have moved on but I can’t, it’s killing me every day without him. What makes it all worse is my mum has terminal cancer and my dad helped me through it all whenever my mum was in hospital. Now I feel so alone, I’m 19 years old and I’m struggling to grieve on top of being strong for my mums sake.:broken_heart: I cry everyday for him as we spent a lot of time together he was like my best friend, I can’t come to terms with loosing him.

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Dear Willow

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I can hear from your post just how close you were and how much you miss him. Having to cope with grief while also worrying about your mum must feel incredibly difficult.

You can connect with members here you have been in a similar situation as yourself by using the search bar above. The support here is incredible.

There are few resources I would like to share with you that may be of help and support to you at this time.

  • The self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief Grief Guide

  • Information on the Stages of Grief

  • The Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through

  • There is also a blog on Losing a Parent which may be of help and support to you.

  • The Samaritans are available to talk to on 116 123 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if you feel you would like someone to talk to.

It would be helpful to book an appointment with your GP and let them know how you are feeling, they could suggest ways or groups to help you with your grief.

Please continue to reach out. You are not alone, we are all here for you.

Take care.

Peppers xx

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I’m so sorry to hear your heart ache. I lost both my parents within 2 years followed my my husband who died too young

Please seek help such as grief counselling as adviced. I still talk to dad in my mind and can hear his advice and saying which is a huge help. He can still make me laugh :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: They never truly leave you they are still very much with with you giving you support from above . Be gentle with yourself sending all my love your way :heart_hands:

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Thank you it means so much I’m starting therapy in a few weeks so hopefully it will help , I’m so sorry for the loss of both your parents my heart goes out to you​:heart:

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We are stronger than we think :growing_heart:

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