My father passed away in November from Small Cell Lung Cancer. He was diagnosed in March so it all happened very quickly.
I was close to my Dad and I am struggling to believe he is really gone. He used to call me every Sunday morning and I'm finding it hard when I get to lunchtime on a Sunday and wonder why Dad hasn't called and then I remember.
I have lost family members in the past but no-one really close to me.
I have moments where I break down and others when I smile because I remember something funny he did or said.
I'm a bit all over the place and finding it hard.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing away, my sincere condolences. I actually lost my mum just over a year ago so I do understand in part how you feel. This is such a hard time for you but I do hope you will find lots of support and comfort here on the Online Community.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various support groups and services so can I recommend you join our Bereaved family and friends group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who are waling this path.
If you'd like to connect in with a group, you need to join the group. First click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
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All the very best ((hugs))
