My Dad

I recently lost my dad and i can’t grieve. He had cancer that they eventually found after several scans it was the last one were they found he had cancer of his neck and back. He suffered for months before he passed with constant pain in his back. I saw him before he passed as we were asked to go down asap as he was nearing the end of life.The thing is i can’t grieve yet for him and i feel quilty,my mum and brother have but not me.Am i normal?

Hello Beckyw71

I’m part of the Online Community team and I can see that you are new to the community - I’d like to thank you for bravely starting this thread and sharing how you are feeling. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Feeling like you can’t grieve yet is very normal. Most community members have sadly experienced the death of a loved one and so will understand some of what you are going through.

I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you may wish to look at these Sue Ryder resources which might be helpful.

I really hope you find the community helpful and a good source of support and I also hope you feel you can access more support should you need it.

Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.

Take care, Rhi