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My lovely dad passed away

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Thisisanewusername · 20/11/2024 00:24

Sunday was a normal day we saw him hours before he was fine... Then he was gone.
I haven't slept properly since Saturday night, I went to bed Sunday but didn't sleep and have stolen odd hours since.
My heart is broken.
I don't know what to do as time passes.
I'm cold and lost.
No point to this thread I've seen them pop up from time to time in talk can't believe I'm writing one.
Just that really.
💔

OP posts:
pottydimley · 20/11/2024 00:27

I'm so sorry. I still miss mine, over 40 years later.

TheShellBeach · 20/11/2024 00:30

I'm so sorry that your dad died so unexpectedly.

Mine did too. It was 52 years ago, but I still remember how awful it was, and I still think about him.
Flowers

Mydoghealsmyheart · 20/11/2024 00:31

My sympathies go out to you OP, I lost my darling dad nearly 8 years ago and it still hurts so much. There is a saying that grief is the price we pay for love and somehow that is true I think. These are early, raw days for you and it is so important that you take care of yourself whilst you’re coping with so many thoughts and feelings. I hope you have people who can support you. 💐

JenniferBooth · 20/11/2024 00:34

Im so so sorry @Thisisanewusername Flowers my dad died almost seven weeks ago. I saw him on the Saturday and left my parents house at 10.30pm He had an accident on the stairs at 12.30am and went into cardiac arrest Weakend from prostate cancer Funeral is next week

I want to talk to him so badly and i cant.

crumblingschools · 20/11/2024 00:34

I’m so sorry 💐 Lost my DF 7 years ago. Take care. Do you have people around you for support. You will go through a variety of emotions in the next few months

AutumnLeaves24 · 20/11/2024 00:37

(big hugs)

There aren't any words that will make it any better right now. It just hurts so very much. My Dad died unexpectedly, 14 years ago, I had breakfast with him, he was in good spirits, I got a policeman at the door early evening, instead of my Dad.

i then had to go and tell my brother.

biggest hugs

Dustyblue · 20/11/2024 00:40

I'm so sorry OP. It must seem surreal at the moment.

My beloved Dad died on 1st Sept. This grieving thing sucks.

Big hand hold from Australia 😢

Dustyblue · 20/11/2024 00:41

JenniferBooth · 20/11/2024 00:34

Im so so sorry @Thisisanewusername Flowers my dad died almost seven weeks ago. I saw him on the Saturday and left my parents house at 10.30pm He had an accident on the stairs at 12.30am and went into cardiac arrest Weakend from prostate cancer Funeral is next week

I want to talk to him so badly and i cant.

I talk to him in my head on a daily basis. It helps a bit.

JC03745 · 20/11/2024 00:43

I'm so sorry OP Flowers
Do you have any support from family/friends? What an awful shock for you.
My father died suddenly when I was 15. It does get easier. Never forgotten, but the bitter, lost feeling does ease.
Sending hugs OP xxx

Dodgyshoulder · 20/11/2024 00:57

RIP to your lovely dad. Sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories in your mind, the happy ones. I truly believe when people go, they are ready and in peace.

Redpjs · 20/11/2024 01:16

There is a point to this thread as you are telling us about your lovely dad and your loss and it sounds like your dad was worth posting about.

Thisisanewusername · 20/11/2024 03:11

I'm fortunate I have three siblings who can support my mum and we are all married and have a small family of our own.
He was a wonderful man - his life was not easy, and don't get me wrong he wasn't the easiest man but his whole life was his family and I will miss him every day.
I am so sorry to read of others going through this.
It was such a blur I think I told my sister as I had to stop her going in the front door. It was a lot.

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4intheCorner · 20/11/2024 04:52

So sorry, OP. I unexpectedly lost my Dad 2 weeks ago. The shock and disbelief is hard. I'm in disbelief it's happened, I know he's gone, I've acknowledged his passing, but still can't believe it's happening.

💐

TheShellBeach · 20/11/2024 12:47

I think, if you have a good parent, it's always terrible when they die, and you never forget.

KylieKangaroo · 21/11/2024 13:13

I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad, nothing can prepare you for the huge void that remains when they are gone does it. Thinking of you x

julesover40 · 21/11/2024 13:50

I am so very sorry for your loss.
I lost my lovely Dad unexpectedly 7 months ago. I'm still not sleeping properly but I am getting back to life as 'normal'. It's such a huge void. Be kind to yourself, allow yourself time to grieve. I hope you have plenty of support x

WiltshireGirl · 25/11/2024 09:03

JenniferBooth · 20/11/2024 00:34

Im so so sorry @Thisisanewusername Flowers my dad died almost seven weeks ago. I saw him on the Saturday and left my parents house at 10.30pm He had an accident on the stairs at 12.30am and went into cardiac arrest Weakend from prostate cancer Funeral is next week

I want to talk to him so badly and i cant.

I lost mine in August, I went to the spritulist church who helped me more thrn the other people did.

ClicketyClickPlusOne · 25/11/2024 09:15

I am so sorry OP. It’s such a loss.

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