Struggling with loss of my Dad

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My Dad was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, stage 4 brain tumour, nearly 3 years ago, aged 58. He was an extremely fit and healthy man who loved life. He was so brave and positive and fought so hard to be here with us. Earlier this year he began to rapidly deteriorate, we cared for him at home for 5 weeks and he sadly passed away 6 weeks ago. He suffered terribly and he didn’t deserve to go through any of this. I can’t believe he is gone, I miss him all day every day. I am 27 and the thought of the future without him here is heart breaking. Life will never be the same and I don’t know how it will ever get easier to not have him here.

Essex1 over 2 years ago

Hi,

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad in February, he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in June 2021. He had a rotten 7 months and his last few weeks were brutal, he didn’t deserve any of it. We were with him when he passed away in hospital and I still find myself thinking about him and how he was in the hospital in his last few days. I am only 39.

I don’t really have much advice, I have days when I am better and days when I have tearful moments. I can’t believe he isn’t here and I hate that our lives go on without him, he should be here.

All I can say is, it’s a road of grief that you never get off but you do get stronger. I will never get over losing my Dad but I am proud of him and proud to be his daughter. Just take every emotion as it comes, talk to people, and take it day by day. Sounds silly but try not to think too far ahead, just today.

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