my dad pass away yesterday 8.10am, after caring for him for weeks and even though I was here with him. I’m absolutely devastated, I really thought there would be some sort of relief, but there isn’t! I’m just empty. The impending organisation of everything and even going back to my own home today is filling me with dread. I told him on Sunday to let go as he was unconscious for 2 days, I now feel guilty as as though I’ve wished him away.
thanks to those that took the time to respond to previous threads
So sorry to hear your sad news. Your Dad is now at peace and you haven't wished him away at all. Try to remember the good times at this sad time.
So hard to deal with, sending my best wishes and love xx
Oh so so sorry. Telling someone we love it’s ok to go is an act of bravery and love... sometimes it’s exactly what they need to hear (if indeed they hear it, which we don’t know.). In hospice they often recommended that you say it. Sometimes we might feel the end of their pain will also be some kind of release for us...release of the constant worry and concern and sadness for what they’re going through. Of course then sometimes the finality of death makes us realise that no matter how hopeless we were still hoping while the person was still with us, and that door slams shut. Please do take care. There is no reason for guilt... just sadness. All best wishes to you.
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