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  • March 24, 2026 at 3:48 am #44088
    moni
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    Hi guys, I am heavily struggling with how lonely of a feeling this is. I can’t expect anyone to understand or nor do I wish this feeling on anyone. I sort of am the only one who has lost a parent & I am currently getting help via therapy but I feel I can’t turn to friends or partner. No one understands it & it’s the most excruciating pain. I don’t know.

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  • March 24, 2026 at 11:40 am #44090
    vmac25
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    Hi Moni,

    I hear your pain and want to let you know that it’s completely understandable and normal what you are feeling. Grief is such a unique and personal journey for each person and you miss your Dad terribly. As Matilda27 has said, if your partner or friends have not experienced losing someone very close then it can feel extra hard because you are the first to do so. My partner lost his Dad when he was still a teenager, and he has told me that period in his life was tough- he was the only teenager in his small country high school without a Dad. But with time his life grew around his grief, and yours will too. Be kind to yourself, especially in these still early days, and please continue to reach out for support with the courage and resilience you are already showing by being here on this forum with others who have also experienced grief and loss. We are here for you.

    March 24, 2026 at 10:07 am #44089
    VM-Matilda27
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    Hi Moni,
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Not feeling understood by the people closest to us is such a lonely feeling. I can’t imagine how painful it must be to feel alone with your grief while grappling with the huge loss of your Dad. Of course you would not want someone else to go through what you are going through, but it makes so much sense that you want to be understood by someone who knows what you’re going through.
    Feeling lonely when experiencing grief is normal, especially when we are in a unique situation compared to our peers. I’m sorry to hear you feel so alone with the pain of your grief. Reaching out when you need help, like posting in this forum, shows your resilience and strength. You are not alone with your grief.
    Sometimes people expect us to move on from our feelings of grief before we are ready. I encourage you to take the time you need with your grief. Perhaps writing in a journal is a way to explore the feelings that come up when you’re missing your Dad the most.
    It sounds like you are taking active steps towards moving through grief by getting help via therapy and posting in the Griefline forum. You could call the helpline at Griefline on 1300845745 9am to 8pm to chat to a volunteer who can listen to what your going through and offer support. You may find this article with strategies for coping with grief useful: https://griefline.org.au/resources/coping-with-grief/
    Keep reaching out when feelings of grief are too painful, either via this forum or on the Helpline. We are here and ready to listen. Take care.

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