Grief and guilt

[Seaneen]

Hello @Salb,

I’m Seaneen, and can see you’re new to the community. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad that brings you here.

I just want to reassure you that these feelings of guilt are really normal, and you are not alone. You might want to chat with @Adam86 who posted this thread 2 days ago:

The Guilt of things we never did

I’m finding it incredibly difficult dealing with the guilt after losing my mum of things I should have and could have done in her last few months. Although my mum was on dialysis treatment, we never thought it would be imminently terminal. We never spoke about the possibility she would die and still thought we had a few years left. There were warning signs but we both didn’t take notice and resumed living as normal. In some ways, I deliberately in hindsight ignored a lot of the symptoms. She…

Here are some other threads about feelings of guilt after losing a parent that you might find some comfort in reading.

You might also find these Sue Ryder resources helpful in coping with grief.

• Our Losing a parent page talks through some of the emotions you may be experiencing

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

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

I hope you find the community to be a support to you. Take good care,

Seaneen