I'm feeling so melancholic and I quite like it

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I'm sat here in the darkness listening to music that I might deem depressive or unhealthy usually but I'm quite enjoying just sitting and feeling sad.
I'm at my parents home and can reflect on the sadness and loss of my dad who died ten years ago.
I don't often let myself feel this 'sadness' or melancholy but it's ok to do it once in a while.
I'm sure I should and could describe the feelings better than I have written but it's only been relatively recently that I have been able to feel this without any guilt.
I guess it's allowing myself, even giving my self permission, that it's ok to feel sad and that's ok.

Can anyone relate?

Yes. I know what you mean. I think it does us good to acknowledge these feelings. Shutting it all away all of the time is not good for us. I'm sorry about your Dad

Feeling your feelings is very good for you. Too often people are frightened of feeling "bad" emotions, so they resist them and it all bottles up. Allowing yourself to "feel" whatever it is you are experiencing, without resistance or self-judgement, is a healthy thing to do from time to time.

PS I am sorry for the loss of your Dad

That's a lovely post. I really don't know how to respond but thank you for sharing ❤️

I didn't grieve for my parents in the traditional/expected way but sometimes when I hear certain songs on the radio it all comes out. Music brings about such strong memories and emotions. If it helps you, it's good