My Dad passed away

[simone1974]

My dad passed away on Saturday 16/05/2026. Feeling devastated. Can’t stop crying. I just feel awful 😭

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[VM-Serenity66]

@simone1974, @wrowles, @missingsomeone,

Thank you so much for reaching out, and for supporting each other. There is a lot of kindness and understanding out there from people who have walked similar paths. As @VM-moondove offered, please keep engaging with your support community here on the forums. If any of you want a kind supportive person to talk to, please connect with the Helpline if you feel that would help.

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[missingsomeone]

I’m so sorry to read u have lost your dad,I’m not good with words n things but do whatever u need to do to get through this,everyone experiences grief differently,there’s places to ring n have a chat to someone,sometimes u just want to b on your own,I’ve recently lost my mum n have cried,wanted to b on my own,wanted to around certain people,have learnt to even open up a little n chat about how im feeling,going for walks have helped me to,just go with it,people say it will get a bit easier but I dunno the loss hurts

[wrowles]

I’m sorry for your loss and feel your pain. My Dad passed away near 3 years ago however the way it happened haunts me ever day and gives me anxiety. We were very close he was my best friend we seen each other every day.
My mum called and told me my dad had fallen off the floor and couldn’t get up. The way she said did not make me worry too much it was very friendly so I didn’t rush. I even turned around as I left my phone behind which added another 5 mins. I live about 29 min drive away. When I got there he was against the wall in the floor having a heart attack. All I could think of was to lift him up and put him on his bed. It was only then when he stopped breathing did I call 000. They can and fine their best but it was just a little to late..My guilt is with me every day. I feel it was me that killed him. I try and get through every day but it’s tough. I know had I acted differently he would have survived. It haunts me every day.

[VM-moondove]

Hi Simone1974, thank you for sharing on the forum today. It’s understandable that you are feeling this way as you are experiencing such a significant loss of your Dad. Loosing a parent is such a profound and painful loss and it’s normal to feel this way. It’s healthy for you to cry to express and acknowledge your grief as well.
It can feel like such a shock to not have a loved one in your life anymore. Grief is unique for everyone and it’s also an expression of the love that you have for your Dad. You are not alone and if you feel like talking you are welcome to call Griefline to speak to a caring volunteer on 1300 845 745 Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 6pm.

Take care.

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