Gonna miss you dad

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FormerMember

20 Oct 2012

One week ago today I lost one of the most precious things in my life..... my dad. It was 7 weeks since he was admitted into hospital til the day he died from a brain tumour and yet it seems like a lifetime ago. Not a day went by where I didn't go to see dad and now he is gone I am left with such a big empty hole in my life and my heart. People constantly tell you " it gets easier" but right now all I think is "how?" I lived down the road from my dad and even before he became ill I would see him most days and if not I would speak to him on the phone and it is just so so so so hard for us all. The funeral is in 4 days and although I want it to arrive, I don't cos I do not want to have to say goodbye forever to my dad.... the one who has always been there for me.

FormerMember over 11 years ago

I know how you feel, I have just lost my mum last month to Breast Cancer. Although you do not see your dad everyday now, he is with you every minute of the day and will always be. My prayers for you.
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FormerMember over 11 years ago

Hi Bubbles,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It sounds as though you were very close to him and, of course, you miss him very much.

It might help you to join and post in our bereavement group, where you can get support from others who have also lost a loved one to cancer.

Another good way to get support is to give our team a call on the free Macmillan Support Line. It's 0808 808 0000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm). They are there to listen if you need someone to talk to, and can also help you find other services, such as counselling, if this is something that is right for you.
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FormerMember over 11 years ago

I'm so sorry and I feel your pain. I was annoyed when people said things like that to me, almost as if you'll get to the point where it doesn't hurt because it doesn't matter is that what they mean???

Anyway I'm 10 months on from losing my dad and my best friend and it doesn't get easier, it changes, the vividness of his death has faded, but the huge sense of loss increases as like you, we were very close and did lots together.

Please enjoy the funeral, this is your dad's big day, the last day and the room will be filled with all those who love him and you can talk about him, laugh, smile and be close to him.

Thinking of you x
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