Dad - I ache.

[Flyhigher]

Dad died 10 Feb.
I ache.
Anyone else feel like this. How long does it last?

@Hillfarmer so sorry. Xxx

Thank you Flyhigher. And condolences to you too.

'How long does it last' is a big question. I think I'm only just absorbing that he is gone forever. That realisation keeps hitting me and I am missing him more now than in the first weeks after his death.

Everything seems such a cliché, but it's as if when you go through it yourself, all the clichés ring true. Yes, I always knew 'death is final' but having that finality come round and hit me again and again, every day, is so painful. I know it won't be like this forever, but I do want to know when I can expect it to feel less bad.

My dad passed away this morning. Thankfully we made it. Absolutely devastated and so sad that my youngest won’t remember him.

Currently watching a Robin in the garden and taking some comfort from that x

So very sorry @Piscesmumma1978 you are really in the depths of jt now I hope you have good support x

I'm sorry to everyone going through this. My lovely dad died in mid January, almost three months ago now. At first I was relieved he wasn't suffering anymore, I didn't cry at the funeral and seemed to go into automatic mode for the first while.
Now I'm just feeling flat and a bit lost, and cry randomly. I was helping to care for him for a few years, and even though it was really difficult, it felt meaningful - like I was doing something important and worthwhile. Now I just feel empty. I'm supposed to be looking for a new job but have no motivation and just think what's the point.
I dream about him sometimes, and I just feel so sad that he suffered horrible dementia for the last few years of his life, which robbed all of us of so much.

@HornyHornersPinkyWinky
He'd want you to go and live life and enjoy it. He's watching you. Go live! Xxx

This is really lovely ❤️

Love that last post.

Hi OP, apologies I only saw this message now - thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you are doing well x