Just found out my dads died in his house over the weekend, finding it really hard to cope. I am an only child and dont have much family support.
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Hello @Em1994,
I can see that you’re new to the community, so I wanted to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your dad that brings you here. It sounds like his death has been a big shock to you.
I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support, but I wanted to share a few Sue Ryder resources with you that may help right now.
- Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
- Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
- Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
- Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care,
Seaneen
Hi @Em1994,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Posting on here will give you some support but do you have friends that could support you at the moment? Do you have to sort the funeral etc or is someone else taking care of that? Grief is difficult and not the same for everyone, we’re all different and have different relationships but we’re all going though it one way or another on here. Check out if there is a grief kind space near to you where you could drop in to one of them so people there can help support you. I lost my Mum 3 months ago and I cry every day at some point, I will never be the same again without my lovely Mum by my side just another version of me.
Keep posting and take comfort from the many people on this site that understand. Sending you a hug 
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Hi Em,
I lost my Dad last year, a few months before my 40th birthday. I am also an only child and unfortunately have an extremely unsupportive rather horrid family. My Mum and husband are really the only decent human beings related to me! It does give a sense of not belonging and frustration/upset that I don’t have a “proper” family. However I have a lot of really wonderful friends who have supported and comforted me…do you have friends or even colleagues you could reach out to? It’s a bit cliché to say “friends are the family we choose” but I do think it’s true. A family network isn’t everything is the point I’m making…and I hope you can get what you need from elsewhere. Joining this forum is a great start, I do hope you find some comfort here
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