Hello,
My dad died towards the end of March this year. He went into hospital in December last year with jaundice, only to find out he had terminal cancer and was told it was pallative care. He wasn’t even able to get chemo as he wasn’t strong enough. His experience was brutal and though it all I was there for him and my mum. When he sadly passed away, I organised his funeral and have been there/ am there for my mum as she finds her new normal It’s been relentless.
Dad has been gone now for around 2 1/2 month now. All I feel now is bitterness and anger. I have very little patience for anyone or anything. My head just feels like it’s maxed out and I feel drained and exhausted doing anything, even the simple things and being around people, even my husband and young son. Being back at work is a real struggle too.
I’m not really sure what the purpose of my post is, I guess it’s just helpful to write how I am feeling. I hate feeling like this as I know I’m horrible to be around just now.
Does anyone feel the same? Any advice please?
Thank you.
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