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My Dad just breaks my heart

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I talked to my Dad today. Every time I talk to him it makes me sad. Today it just broke my heart in two. His voice starts cracking up when we talk about my Mom. Now it is Halloween and he is all alone in the house he use to share with my Mom. My Mom use to go all out for Halloween and all of the other holidays. I live across the country and my sister lives far away to. My brother passed away last year. I never heard my Dad cry before my brother passed away. Now he holds back tears constantly. I will see him on Thanksgiving and my sister will see him on Christmas so that's good. He has friends and family where he lives but none of his immediate family. He is so lonely. Anyway, I just needed to get that off of my chest to someone. God Bless you all. Jen
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Call him often, let him know you are there when he needs you. You are all greiving two losses in the family, it's difficult. I hope your Dad has found some support locally, perhaps you can contact friends and ask them to reach out to him, keep him occupied and help him find a new path to travel. Best of wishes, Liz
dilli
dilli
My Mum is the surviving parent, and she also is finding it hard to get through each day. I am a 4 hour flight away, but we talk on the phone a lot and each day she is slowly finding ways to cope.
Just be there for your Dad, he knows you can't fix it, your support and the fact that you listen to him will help him ... its not easy, and at times it can feel like there is no space for your own grief.. a day at a time is all you can do
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Oh Dear Lady!! I feel so sad for you about the helplessness felt when you can't be there for your loved ones. Not sure where your Dad lives but I aggree that if you can, you should request assistance from his neighbors/friends/fellow church members etc... PLease KNOW that your Dad is not alone and neither are you!! We all get lonely but we are never truly alone!!! Read my profile and if you think I
could be of assistance, send me a message!!! GEEZ I wish I had more knowledge to share and a wider hug, but I am here on the net if you want to share. Just a click away!! (barring time zone restrictions)
Take Care Dear Lady!!!
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Praying for you, and your precious dad. Rainbowmama
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