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My mum died in January and my Dad died a couple of weeks ago. We didn’t do much for Christmas as a family but I keep thinking of the interesting things to tell my Dad about that he’s not around to tell.

He’d almost certainly be watching the James Webb Telescope launch

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My dad also died a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I've handled it fairly well (better than expected anyway). We used to talk quite a bit and I too keep finding myself thinking that I must tell him about things I've seen or read; you're not alone. Hope you're doing ok today.

I'm glad you're feeling well all things considered. If or perhaps when that changes, don't hold it against yourself.

That type of grief is humbling, initially destructive and absolutely crippling. I've experienced that loss and found the highs and lows to be challenging, but what ever feelings you have, you're not alone. It doesn't get easier, but, the pain does become familiar and less frequent.

Best of luck to you.

I'm sorry for your losses. That's an incredibly tough year. :(

In my thinking, we live on in those who knew us. So he's cheering it on through you.

The passage of time is beyond daunting. The idea that in the blink of an eye my parents will be gone has never felt more true after being isolated from them and my home country for the past two years because of covid. My heart sincerely goes out to you.

My dad died in April this year. I have the same exact feeling where I see something and my first thought is, “I gotta talk to dad about this” and before that thought Is even complete I remember that, I can’t.

I’m sorry for your loss. You’re not alone.

So sorry to hear about your losses. Sending you a virtual hug through cyberspace.

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