Where can we get support for this grief?

Losing a parent
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Hello

I lost my dad 10 months ago, but at times I feel like he is still here. It is only when I properly think about it that I get so upset. So I tend not to think.

I was really low before Xmas and put it down to that time of year. Now I still feel sad.

I reached out to the hospice before he died as I was struggling with the fact he didn’t have long here. I didn’t feel too supported. Recently I used an online grief chat, but again, didn’t find it helpful and they had said it was just a drop in chat. I have posted on here some time ago, but again, its not something consistent.

I was happy when he was here. Now I feel sad, angry, lonely! With no one around to understand or discuss this with or to help me feel better. This isn’t the life I want, feeling sad forever.

Has anyone used any support which has not just been a one off that they recommend and which has really helped them cope with grief?

Please let me know where.

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Hello @SadG,

I’m so sorry about your dad.

You might want to check out AtALoss.org.

It has a directory of local bereavement support. If you choose your area from the drop-down menu, it will show you what’s available.

If you’re under 35, Let’s Talk About Loss run peer support groups across the UK. You can out more on their website:

I hope you find support that works for you.

Take good care,
Seaneen

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I spoke to my doctor and said I need to talk to an actual person because I’m struggling with feeling so desperately sad for so long. Reading books on grief and being on this site do help a bit but sometimes we need to talk to someone who really understands how we feel and can help us move forward and find some joy in life again.