I was 16 when I lost my dad to cancer years have past and I'm in my early 20s now. I am still struggling and I don't know who I can talk to I finding it harder and harder to opening to people and to just talk about my problems. Who can I talk to AM
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm very sorry to hear that you lost your dad to cancer when you so young but I'm pleased that you've reached out to the community.
The community is divided up into groups so could I recommend that you join the bereaved family and friends group as you can then share experiences and get support from others who will understand what you're going through.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and start posting after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
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"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi , so sorry to read about your father but congratulations on reaching out for help. It often takes a while before we realise that we need to talk to someone and the good news is there are lots of people out there who really want to help.
A number of people have found cruse bereavement care can be very helpful, another charity with a bigger focus on cancer is the loss foundation.
Do remember you can talk to your GP too, they might be able to provide some support. If you are in work and your employer has a employee support programme they can also be very helpful.
Hope some of that helps, I know it took me some time to get over the loss of my parents but now I can look back and remember the good times and know how proud they would be to see me now.
<<hugs>>
Steve
