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6 months

mouse30
mouse30
My dad died 6 months ago today and it's starting to hurt so much.
His birthday is this week and thanksgiving and Xmas coming up.
Was out shopping this week and kept seeing things, and thinking "dad would like this" or " dad could use this" then I realze he is t here anymore. I don't know how to deal with this, I have no one to talk to.
When does the pain stop? When does the crying stop?
Sorry for the rambling :(
fish320
fish320
Hi Mouse - I am just past the 6 month anniversary of my husbands death. I went through a very rough time leading up to it. My counselor told me that it is very normal for the 6 month anniversary to be difficult, and that most people struggle to get through it. She also explained it is like a purge, that after 6 months our emotions and hurt settle down and become more even.
I lost my dad 4 years ago, it took about a year for it to really sink and for me to stop wanting to ask for his advice, etc.
You have come to a good place for support.
It's only been 6 months, still very fresh and very painful. It will lessen with time. Dad's are hard to loose.
Be kind and patient with yourself, you cannot rush the grieving process.
Hugs.