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My dad died a couple of months ago and everyone keeps saying “I know how you feel” and, “You’ll get over it eventually.” But the truth is, they don’t know how I feel and I don’t want to get over it. He was a big part in my life and I miss him terribly. What should I say to people who just want me to move on?

Dear Missing Dad,

I’m so sorry your dad died. What an awful loss. Your friends mean well, but you’re right: They can’t imagine what you’re going through. Your dad will always be a big part of your life. In fact, your goal shouldn’t be to “get over” your dad’s death. Instead, you should accept that you were lucky to have a loving father, but unlucky to lose him. Aim to live your life in fun, meaningful and productive ways. Your dad would want you to. Accepting the death of someone you love takes much longer than a few months. And as much as your friends care and want to help you, nothing they mumble will do the trick. Cut them some slack and just say, “It’s hard, but I’m hanging in there.”

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 3/30/2011 7:00:00 AM

POSTED IN dear carol solves family probs, problems with my parents, dealing with death

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Hey girl, I'm really sorry. I don't know how it feels to lose a parent but i lost my godfather (my uncle)and my brother who i was really close to and it's been 4 years for my uncle and 10 years for my bro and it still really hurts. But here's my advice,don't forget him but don't dwell on it all the time and try to do things that really make you happy and ask your friends not to bring it up.....I know it's hard but it does get easier over time.(: I Hope you feel better,I know it's hard

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by meg1217 on 3/30/2011 9:47:11 PM

Best wishes to you and your family, tho. And also remember that it's okay to cry.

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by Blueeyes67 on 3/30/2011 8:33:47 PM

You won't EVER get over a parents death. My dad committed suicide over 12 years ago. I can't remember him at all, but sometimes I wake up and I think that it couldn't have happened to me. I know my situation is different than yours, but there isn't any use in trying to get over your dad, even if you never really knew him. Think of good times with yours. Appreciate the time you got with him,

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by Blueeyes67 on 3/30/2011 8:06:34 PM

hey girl, i've never really experienced the loss of my parents, but when my grandaddy died i didn't cry. I knew how selfish it would be to cry over him and want him to suffer in the horrible place, Earth. Just know that he now has eteral with the greatest thinng ever, your creator. He now is in a perfect world and you will see him again one day. This is what i beleive please don't get offended.
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