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
I am so sorry for what you are going through, my dad also passed away just over a month ago and I too after 3 nights of him being unconscious told him he could go. I know you feel empty right now and not at all the way you thought you would but for me that has changed, take time for a minute for yourself before the craziness of the planning takes over. I couldn’t stop straight after but luckily my network of family and friends made me and I needed it more than I knew.
And I can only say once you’ve rested take every moment in, say goodbye properly and after if you need to talk to anyone I’m about.
Wishing you everything for this terribly hard journey.
All my love to you and yours x
Thanks so much, I took time out last week and the funeral is Tuesday which I’m dreadingb
Good luck with the funeral , it’s so daunting but remember it’s your chance to celebrate Him so don’t put pressure on yourself! X
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