Time does help, but the pain has never totally gone away since losing my dad suddenly 2 1/2 years ago. You will learn to live with it and it does get better. It was 4 months for me that I could see a little light shining. My father was almost 83. I think about him everyday. When he first passed I felt like I couldn't go on without. I was 55 almost 56. Through all the pain....I'm still here. The darkness will lift...take one day at a time.

Huge hug for you lipara...... I lost both of my folks within a 2 year period and it's true that the pain never totally goes away and some things change us forever

It's been a few years for me now and holidays are still hard for me..... You are grief stricken and grief hurts

Over time what I've found is that I can now celebrate their lives.... I can think of them and smile and even laugh at wonderful memories .... I go through old pictures and smile...... It does take time..... Letting out your grief is an important step to healing

If you think that grief has triggered depression you should see your doctor.... It certainly can.... Losing two people who you loved in such a short period would be very hard to bear.... Age doesn't matter sweetie.... You loved them..... Another hug and a blessing......xo

Hi. I also lost both of my parents...Mom on Feb 21 and Dad on March 16. I completely understand how you feel. I never expected it to hit me this hard. I thought I was doing okay for the last month or so, but now all I do is cry. Everything reminds me of them somehow, and even though my husband is wonderful and understanding, I just want to hide my sadness from everyone. I feel like I am not normal. My parents were married for 64 years. I have so much guilt over everything, I can barely function. You are not alone, and after reading your post I am starting to think maybe this is a natural thing after all. Prayers for you to find peace with this terrible loss.

yes grieving helps letting out our sadness. i cant go through pictures with out crying. i have read the other posts and yes they are all right. cant say any more then they did. but my prayers to you and hope you can live on. i lost my mom and dad 68 days apart from each other in 2013

Believe it or not, depression is one of the stages in the grieving process. You just have to make sure that the depression does not become permanent, I know that is easier said then done. I do pray for your strength during this trying time, this is a very challenging journey, rough road ahead, but find a support group that can be there for you, support groups can help a great deal along with time. Peace and love!!!!

Welcome to the Orphanage

I am SO Sorry! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! My deepest and sincerest condolences to you, your family, your pets, and friends.

I lost both of my parents and I miss them CONSTANTLY! The more that time goes on, the more I realize how great they were to me and what I lost. My Dad passed away first and my Mom and I helped each other through it. Having each other helped a LOT! We were always helping each other deal with it until she passed away. When she passed away is when I really lost it. I am the youngest of 4 children and the only one never married and with no children. It is me and my female Black Labrador Retriever, who my Mom loved so much and who I love so much.

I am and you are adult orphans. Do NOT let ANYONE tell you that you are not and that you should not be missing them because, "they had a good and long life," or any such nonsense.

I am here with you. Huge hugs to you!