Missing having a Dad

[Lightshines]

DD and I went to see the new 'Mamma Mia'. There is a scene in the film where the Dad comforts his daughter. He just puts his arms around her and tells her everything will be OK.
I cried.
My Dad died when I was a child and I don't really have many memories of him any more. But I've missed having a Dad, just knowing that he would have been there for me, whatever.
I know I'm feeling sorry for myself, and of course I'm idealising fathers, but the sadness just washed over me.
Does anyone else still feel this?

My Dad died 16 years ago when I was 45 years old, so I had the privilege of having him with me for a long time. I still miss him greatly; chiefly it is simple things like telling him what is going on in my life, what I have done in the house, putting the world to rights, etc.

You are by no means alone; I don't think it matters when you lose parents, you still want them there to wrap an arm around you at times. The pain we feel now in their absence is the price we have to pay for their love, so allow the sadness to wash over you and be grateful for that love.

Best wishes.