Oh sweetheart, you have my fullest heartfelt support. I lost my mom 1 year and 15 days ago on new years eve 2022. I was so saddened to hear about your loss. I never knew my father. It's been a hard road to haul, I wish I could say it gets easier and for a lot of people it may. I'm still on my journey and still fighting. I send you many, many blessings and I'll keep you in my prayers. Much love♡
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss I lost mine 19 yrs ago , n yes grief is the hardest It does get easier over time , but that's how it is for me I'm thinking of you much love alanna xxx
Thank you so much for sharing with us, Allison. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. And I’ll be praying for peace and healing and love for you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your strength, openness and heart just amazes me. Please continue to allow yourself to grieve as you need to and don't feel any pressure to do more. My father passed on Christmas morning a few years ago. The year of firsts is true, and the holiday season... Sending you virtual prayers, good thoughts, energy and hugs. You can do this.
Allison, so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers of comfort to you and your family. Thank you for sharing in this difficult time. Hope journaling, when you feel up to it, brings you some solace and peace in the coming days. Hugs, Jill
So very sorry for your loss. It's one of the most difficult things we have to face. Sharing memories has always helped me. I see reminders of my dad every day. Thanks for sharing. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. 💔
Bless you sweet friend, I lost my mom in 2010 from a brain aneurysm. Very sudden and unexpected. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know you are in my prayers. As you know, grief comes in waves.. take it one day at a time. ❤
So sorry to hear about your dad Allison. I came across a quote at an appropriate time for me a few days ago. It is "Always remember that, no matter how useless you feel, you're someone's reason to smile." I needed that reminder. A couple of people I follow on TH-cam chose a word for the year, so I gave it some thought and I came up with healing. This is definitely a year of healing for me in more ways than one. Take care Allison.
I'm so sorry, Allison. I know too well how hard grief is. I'm just so sorry. I hope you find a lot of healing as the year progresses. I hope you find all the support and love you need. So much love to you.
Thank you sweet friend . I appreciate your support and understanding and I know you know grief and always appreciate you sharing your journey with others love and hugs 🤗
I’m so sorry, and so with you. I chose the words “let it go” for this year and then my little dog died suddenly last Thursday and I am in the whirlwind now. Thank you so much for sharing yourself here ❤
oh friend i am so sorry. Saying goodbye to our Buddy was very difficult. our loved ones hold a wonderful place in our hearts and are sorely missed when they are gone.
Thank you for trusting us with your heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so so so very sorry for your loss. Take your time and do what you can do. We will always be here. Wifey made a big pot of chicken noodle soup. So good on a cold night. Love and hugs. xoxo
What a poignant message. I wish I had heard these words in March 2016. My family was looking to me for answers, strength, when that was what I needed. 8 years later, especially in March days are rough. Thank you for sharing. Sending a big, strong bear hug. Huge condolences to you and your family. God bless you. ❤
Oh Allison!! My heart hurts for you…I have no words (I have been there) . Grief is personal and cannot be quantified, I am sending you my condolences and prayers for healing 💐💕
Huge condolences Alison. Thank you for sharing the rawness of the early days with us. It's approaching the second anniversary of suddenly losing my beloved Dad so I have some understanding of what you are going through, though it is always very personal. For me, while the year of firsts was hard, wierdly the second year has been harder in different ways. Do what you need to to cope with your grief and please don't worry about journaling with us if you can't do that. Sending loving thoughts your way. 💜
Thank you so much for your understanding and support . I’m sorry for your loss also and knowing it’s expected doesn’t make it any easier . Thank you for your understanding and support. 💙
Allison, so sorry to hear of your loss. Agree with you about societal messaging about grief. No need to get it together, last year my focus was specifically on living gently because I lost my Dad. So I kept the word gentle at the forefront. This year my word is continue as in continue to live gently. So sister, go forth gently and we will see you when we see you. 🤗
Oh dear sweet girl, my heart and prayers are with you ❤. I miss my Daddy every dad and he went to be with the Lord in 2019. Sending you so much love ❤️ and peace ❤.
I’m sorry to hear the news about your dad. I lost my mom yesterday and came to TH-cam to find people going through the same thing. I’m sorry we have the loss of a parent in common but I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feelings. Stay strong friend.
Oh sweet friend thank you for your kind words and I’m so very sorry for your loss . Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue to find support through your grieving process.
So very sorry. I lost my dad 5 years ago very sudden, and I still forget he's gone. I'll pick up the phone to call him and totally forget till I hear his sweet voice on the voice mail that my mom insists on keeping on. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days and months. Remember what works for you is what YOU need. Hugs!
I’m so sorry to hear this Ali. My husband lost his Dad last year and it was awful. So I understand what it’s like. My heart goes out to you. It takes a long time and crafting will help xxx
thank you so much... i appreciate your understanding and support. prayers to you and your husband and family as you continue to navigate through the grief.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, don’t concern yourself with making videos, you need time to heal, I know after my mom died in 2015, I didn’t feel like doing anything, sometimes I still feel that. You do what you need for you. It very difficult losing a parent very difficult! There’s so much more that needs to be recognized around grief. It’s not just over in a few months or years. I lost my dad very young age 11 I’m now 61, but and a big but we had our strong loving mom that got us through plus I was so young didn’t even know what grief was I know I felt it. I had a long loving relationship with my mom so it’s been harder with my mom. So I hope you have lots of support and love through this difficult time. Again I’m so sorry. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Im so sorry for your lost i wasn't your chanel for years and I now what your feelings are i lost mine .but you will be okay your father has a great tougher and you made a great fami!y . And wonderful kids. And all that because off a great dad and mom. Blessings to you and family.
Sorry for your loss, losing a parent is tough no matter how old you are when it happens. Could hear it in your voice, all the deep breaths. Lost my Dad in 2014 and yet listening to you , well, If you know, you know. Take care of yourself, we’ll be here!
So sorry for your loss. Just take your time. If you do not want to do a video, we will totally understand. Grief of a parent is totally the hardest thing I had to deal with. Sending prayers for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort
Sending love and light your way. So very sorry for your loss. Be well and thank you for trusting us with such sensitive information. Take care of yourself during this difficult time of processing. Much love to you from Long Beach CA. ❤
I know I already commented on Facebook but I am so sorry lovely lady!! You broke my heart hearing you so upset, sending you so much love and comfort at this sad time. ❤ I know I'm an ocean away but always here xx
Allison, I am so very sorry for your loss. When my dad died, I got the call on my way home from work. I just turned my car onto the interstate and drove to where my folks lived which was about 4 hours away. All I could think of was getting to him. The grief was like a numb roar in the pit of my stomach for months. Of course as time has gone by I can see the moments of grace in his death but that certainly was not there for a long while. My wish for you is that you will get the things you need and that as the grief comes in waves you will be supported in whatever way helps. I also wish the same for the rest of your family as they grieve also. You are right that this happens to us all but that, at least for me, didn’t make it easier to say goodbye to my dad. My thoughts are with you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your story. Yes it was quick and I didn’t get to say goodbye but yes there is also many layers of grace in how it happened . I appreciate your support .💙
Im so sorry my friend. Losing a parent is awful. I lost my mom unexpectedly about 12 years ago and it never gets easier. I don't know how YOU feel but I know how I felt and you just have to give yourself time and much grace. Grief isn't linear and the pain never subsides, it just ebbs and flows. Everyone copes differently and however you grieve, is the right way.
I am so sorry. Saying goodbye to your dad is hard. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ♥ To answer your question about handling grief, particularly when I lost my father, sometimes I found it helpful to talk to him when I needed to. Even still, when something happens in my life that I wish I could tell him, I go ahead and tell him. Some people go to the cemetery for this, but I don't feel close to my dad at the cemetery. Some of my favorite memories with my dad are of when he was teaching me to drive. His patience was amazing. I feel close to him when I drive. In my car on my commute, I can talk to my father without worrying about making other people uncomfortable. We all grieve and process grief in our own ways. Yes, it has it's textbook stages, but it is a very personal experience that is unique to each person. Love and hugs, sweet friend. Esther
Oh I love this so much sweet friend . Yes I often talk to him and it’s often just when I’m alone in my thoughts … no the cemetery is not where he will go so we will have our own place to honor him . Thank you for your kind words and understanding . 💙
Hi Allison, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May you, and all of your dad's loved ones, find some peace + comfort during this difficult time of grief.
Im very sorry for the loss of your dad! 😢 My prayers are for your family for peace in the days ahead. I love you sweet lady. Reach out to me if you want to talk about anything.
Sending hugs and prayers my friend. Glad to see that you are giving yourself space to grieve. Grief is something that hits us all differently. It can sneak up in the smallest places. Little by little the tears can turn to a smile as you are remembering your dad. Hope you can add some comforting activities into your days and even some comfort foods as you heal his loss. I know you know all of this but sometimes we just need to be reminded that its ok to do what YOU need to do for yourself. Much love and my deepest condolences, Melissa
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad, so difficult to lose anyone, but parents are a whole other ballgame. Powerful “peace” quote 🙏 I tend to want to be alone as well and I have comfort knowing that I will see them again as in the case of my dad when he very unexpectedly passed two years ago. Know that I am praying for your heart and mind as you go through this difficult time. Much love to you my sweet friend❤️🩹🕊️🙏
FOR YOUR STUCK MARTHA STEWART PAPER PUNCH: Try a hard knock or 2 against the floor or a sturdy wooden table (protect the surface). If that doesn't free it up, put it in the FREEZER for an hour or so. It's said the cold makes the metal contract, releasing it. If it doesn't release easily by pressing when removed from the freezer, try another few hard knocks. You can also try pushing on the bottom metal part with a screw driver handle or pliers, something sturdy. I've had both the pushing and the freezer work. I'm so sorry about your Daddy. Both my parents have been gone for many years, and in my experience, nothing others told me seemed to help much. You know others go thru it, live on, and seem to be happy again, but knowing that doesn't help much at first when every little thing brings floods of tears. My best advice is listen to your gut, and do what it tells you. Additionally, follow your own advice and ask for what you need, even if you tell yourself the other person should already know. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Maybe they can't/won't give you what you need, and you'll have to find someone else who can, or else find for yourself the comfort you sought from outside yourself. I'm sending warm, comforting thoughts from a rainy, stormy and dismal Florida. Hugs, Pam.
Oh thank you sweet friend . I appreciate the tips Re the punch! Never heard of the freeEr trick but makes sense ! And thank you for your understanding and comfort re my father . I appreciate your kind words very much !
Oh Allison! My heart aches for you. I can absolutely relate. I lost my dad 22 years ago and my mom 2 years ago. It's a weird feeling but having parents. If you're up for it some time I would love to get together for a coffee and a hug.
I am so sorry for you and your family. I know how you feel. Just one day at a time for now and be kind to yourself. My word is kindness and I'm sending you love and light and prayers x ❤
There are 1000 things I could say and yet I know from experience that every single one will be inadequate, also from experience. I just told my daughter that losing parents is a whole other situation of grief, which was unexpected. I watched my Dad decline in bits for 6 months and, in spite of some absolute sweet moments, it was the saddest 6 months watching it happen and know what was coming. On the flip side I can see now that I was grieving that entire time and was in this really weird place that everybody else was not for the funeral and I came across as a weirdo. Someone mentioned this to me, that I was acting weird, and normally I would have let them have it for being so insensitive, but instead I calmly said, you haven’t been here for 6 months watching bits of him go away, so perhaps you should keep your obviously ignorant opinions to yourself. 😬 Yikes. I live with my Mom who is buttoned up tight and she leaks grief in these small moments of being sad but unwilling to talk about it. So you not only deal with your own grief, but others as well, in close proximity. Which is so hard. It took 3 years but I am finally at the point that I don’t think about it all of the time, I can talk about him without losing it or being angry or whatever. I can go to the cemetery to do all of the things. And yet still moments catch me off guard, always a surprise. Feel it all, which I know you know. Sending comfort and support to you sweet Allison. 💕
Oh sweet friend I’m so sorry .. yes losing them gradually is hard also … we had many scary times with my dads health and this one just came too quick … and yet what a blessing at the same time . Yes people can be so stupid and ignorant with their comments and lack of awareness through grief .. I’m glad you are healing . Yes the next stage of my life involves not having my dad and helping my mom also … bless you . ❤️🩹
Grief is love.
So true 💙
Hugs and prayers for you. I lost my mom January 7, 2024.
Hugs and prayers for you too, dear one 💔
💙thank you and I’m so very sorry . Holding you in my prayers
So many hugs and prayers for you and your family. ❤
Thank you so very much 💙
Oh sweetheart, you have my fullest heartfelt support. I lost my mom 1 year and 15 days ago on new years eve 2022. I was so saddened to hear about your loss. I never knew my father. It's been a hard road to haul, I wish I could say it gets easier and for a lot of people it may. I'm still on my journey and still fighting. I send you many, many blessings and I'll keep you in my prayers. Much love♡
thank you so much for your kind words. sending you love and hugs also as you continue to walk through your journey.
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss
I lost mine 19 yrs ago , n yes grief is the hardest
It does get easier over time , but that's how it is for me
I'm thinking of you much love alanna xxx
Thank you so very much 💙
Thank you so much for sharing with us, Allison. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. And I’ll be praying for peace and healing and love for you and your family.
Thank you so much for your support and understanding 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your strength, openness and heart just amazes me. Please continue to allow yourself to grieve as you need to and don't feel any pressure to do more. My father passed on Christmas morning a few years ago. The year of firsts is true, and the holiday season... Sending you virtual prayers, good thoughts, energy and hugs. You can do this.
Thank sweet friend . Appreciate your understanding and I’m sorry for your loss also. Yes grief is hard on many levels
Allison, so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers of comfort to you and your family. Thank you for sharing in this difficult time. Hope journaling, when you feel up to it, brings you some solace and peace in the coming days. Hugs, Jill
Thanks so much sweet friend 💙
So very sorry for your loss. It's one of the most difficult things we have to face. Sharing memories has always helped me. I see reminders of my dad every day. Thanks for sharing. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. 💔
Thank you so very much 💙
💙🙏💙
🤗
Bless you sweet friend, I lost my mom in 2010 from a brain aneurysm. Very sudden and unexpected. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know you are in my prayers. As you know, grief comes in waves.. take it one day at a time. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words - yes waves for sure and I’m doing my best to allow it as I need to
So sorry to hear about your dad Allison. I came across a quote at an appropriate time for me a few days ago. It is "Always remember that, no matter how useless you feel, you're someone's reason to smile." I needed that reminder. A couple of people I follow on TH-cam chose a word for the year, so I gave it some thought and I came up with healing. This is definitely a year of healing for me in more ways than one. Take care Allison.
love that so much . Thank you for your kind words and hugs to you on your healing journey!
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢 Praying for your strength and healing. ♥️
Thank you sweet friend💙
Oh Allison I am so so sorry for your devastating loss. Sending you lots of love. 💕💕💕
Thank you so much ! 😊
I'm so sorry, Allison. I know too well how hard grief is. I'm just so sorry. I hope you find a lot of healing as the year progresses. I hope you find all the support and love you need. So much love to you.
Thank you sweet friend . I appreciate your support and understanding and I know you know grief and always appreciate you sharing your journey with others love and hugs 🤗
I’m so sorry, and so with you. I chose the words “let it go” for this year and then my little dog died suddenly last Thursday and I am in the whirlwind now. Thank you so much for sharing yourself here ❤
oh friend i am so sorry. Saying goodbye to our Buddy was very difficult. our loved ones hold a wonderful place in our hearts and are sorely missed when they are gone.
Thank you for trusting us with your heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so so so very sorry for your loss. Take your time and do what you can do. We will always be here. Wifey made a big pot of chicken noodle soup. So good on a cold night. Love and hugs. xoxo
Love and hugs friend . Thanks 💙
What a poignant message. I wish I had heard these words in March 2016. My family was looking to me for answers, strength, when that was what I needed. 8 years later, especially in March days are rough. Thank you for sharing. Sending a big, strong bear hug. Huge condolences to you and your family. God bless you. ❤
Thank you so much and sending you prayers as you continue to walk your journey
❤
💙
Oh Allison!! My heart hurts for you…I have no words (I have been there) . Grief is personal and cannot be quantified, I am sending you my condolences and prayers for healing 💐💕
Thank you so much sweet friend ❤️🩹
So sorry for your loss😢. Thanks for sharing your heart.
Thank you so much
Huge condolences Alison. Thank you for sharing the rawness of the early days with us. It's approaching the second anniversary of suddenly losing my beloved Dad so I have some understanding of what you are going through, though it is always very personal. For me, while the year of firsts was hard, wierdly the second year has been harder in different ways. Do what you need to to cope with your grief and please don't worry about journaling with us if you can't do that. Sending loving thoughts your way. 💜
Thank you so much for your understanding and support . I’m sorry for your loss also and knowing it’s expected doesn’t make it any easier . Thank you for your understanding and support. 💙
❤🙏🏼
Thank you 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family love and hugs have Blessed day💜💜💜💜
Thank you so very much 💙
Oh Allison, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept my condolences. Sending you and your family healing vibes.
Thank you so much 💙
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending you much comfort and peace during this difficult time. 💓💓
Thank you so much 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
Thank you 🤗
Allison, so sorry to hear of your loss. Agree with you about societal messaging about grief. No need to get it together, last year my focus was specifically on living gently because I lost my Dad. So I kept the word gentle at the forefront. This year my word is continue as in continue to live gently. So sister, go forth gently and we will see you when we see you. 🤗
aww that is so sweet. i love that message.... thank you for your kind words. hugs to you as you continue to walk through your grief as well.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. ❤
Thank you so much 💙
Oh dear sweet girl, my heart and prayers are with you ❤. I miss my Daddy every dad and he went to be with the Lord in 2019. Sending you so much love ❤️ and peace ❤.
Thank you so very much. hugs to you
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much 💙
I’m sorry to hear the news about your dad. I lost my mom yesterday and came to TH-cam to find people going through the same thing. I’m sorry we have the loss of a parent in common but I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feelings. Stay strong friend.
Oh sweet friend thank you for your kind words and I’m so very sorry for your loss . Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue to find support through your grieving process.
So very sorry. I lost my dad 5 years ago very sudden, and I still forget he's gone. I'll pick up the phone to call him and totally forget till I hear his sweet voice on the voice mail that my mom insists on keeping on. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days and months. Remember what works for you is what YOU need. Hugs!
Thanks so much … yes this new adjustment is so very hard . I appreciate you sharing .
My deepest condolences.
Thank you 💙
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Thank you so much 💙
So sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family hugs and prayers.
Thank you so much 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Thank you so much 💙
Sending you love and peace during this sad time.
Thanks so very much
So sorry for your loss sending love and prayers to you. We all grieve in our own time
Thank you 💙
I’m so sorry to hear this Ali. My husband lost his Dad last year and it was awful. So I understand what it’s like. My heart goes out to you. It takes a long time and crafting will help xxx
thank you so much... i appreciate your understanding and support. prayers to you and your husband and family as you continue to navigate through the grief.
I am so sorry for your loss hun. My prayers, thoughts and condolences to you and your family. xxx
Thank you so much 💙
You are very welcome 💖
So sorry for your loss. You can never prepare yourself on the loss of a loved one. Take all the time you need to grieve. I've been there.
Thank you sweet friend … I’m taking it as it comes … and allowing myself to feel what ever I need . I appreciate your understanding
So sorry for your sudden great loss. Wishing you space and peace. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much 💙
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart aches for you. I pray you find comfort in your friends and family.
Thank you so much 💙
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, don’t concern yourself with making videos, you need time to heal, I know after my mom died in 2015, I didn’t feel like doing anything, sometimes I still feel that. You do what you need for you. It very difficult losing a parent very difficult! There’s so much more that needs to be recognized around grief. It’s not just over in a few months or years. I lost my dad very young age 11 I’m now 61, but and a big but we had our strong loving mom that got us through plus I was so young didn’t even know what grief was I know I felt it. I had a long loving relationship with my mom so it’s been harder with my mom. So I hope you have lots of support and love through this difficult time. Again I’m so sorry. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so very much for your support and sharing . Losing parents is very hard . Hugs to you
Im so sorry for your lost i wasn't your chanel for years and I now what your feelings are i lost mine .but you will be okay your father has a great tougher and you made a great fami!y . And wonderful kids. And all that because off a great dad and mom. Blessings to you and family.
Thank you so much . I appreciate your kind words 💙
I’m so so sorry for your loss! Sending big hugs!!😢🙏
Thank you so much 💙
prayers up, hugs virtual, definitely a soup/con (sic)...
🙌🤗
Sorry for your loss, losing a parent is tough no matter how old you are when it happens. Could hear it in your voice, all the deep breaths. Lost my Dad in 2014 and yet listening to you , well, If you know, you know. Take care of yourself, we’ll be here!
aww friend thank you ... yes .. continuing with deep breaths... appreciate your understanding
Sending lots of love your way, beautiful friend. Be gentle with yourself. If I can help in any way at all, just say the word.
Thank you sweet friend 💙
So sorry for your loss. Just take your time. If you do not want to do a video, we will totally understand. Grief of a parent is totally the hardest thing I had to deal with. Sending prayers for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort
Thank you so much for your understanding and support 💙
Sending love and light your way. So very sorry for your loss. Be well and thank you for trusting us with such sensitive information. Take care of yourself during this difficult time of processing. Much love to you from Long Beach CA. ❤
Oh thank you sweet friend . I appreciate it very much 💙trips home will never be the same
I know I already commented on Facebook but I am so sorry lovely lady!! You broke my heart hearing you so upset, sending you so much love and comfort at this sad time. ❤ I know I'm an ocean away but always here xx
Thank you sweet friend I know you know grief and it is my journey to walk since the love was there . Love and hugs
Oh, Allison, I’m so sorry. I know you will keep his memory alive in your heart. It’s so hard. Take care of yourself.
Thank you so much for your kind words 💙
I am so sorry for your loss .. a big hug from my home to yours .
Thank you so much 🤗
Allison, I am so very sorry for your loss. When my dad died, I got the call on my way home from work. I just turned my car onto the interstate and drove to where my folks lived which was about 4 hours away. All I could think of was getting to him. The grief was like a numb roar in the pit of my stomach for months. Of course as time has gone by I can see the moments of grace in his death but that certainly was not there for a long while. My wish for you is that you will get the things you need and that as the grief comes in waves you will be supported in whatever way helps. I also wish the same for the rest of your family as they grieve also. You are right that this happens to us all but that, at least for me, didn’t make it easier to say goodbye to my dad. My thoughts are with you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your story. Yes it was quick and I didn’t get to say goodbye but yes there is also many layers of grace in how it happened . I appreciate your support .💙
So sorry for your loss xxx I lost my dad 2 years ago so I understand xx love and light to you and all your family xx
Thank you so much 💙
Im so sorry my friend. Losing a parent is awful. I lost my mom unexpectedly about 12 years ago and it never gets easier. I don't know how YOU feel but I know how I felt and you just have to give yourself time and much grace. Grief isn't linear and the pain never subsides, it just ebbs and flows. Everyone copes differently and however you grieve, is the right way.
Thanks so much sweet friend . Ya this sucks . Thanks for sharing and understanding . Hugs
So so sorry for your loss…take care of yourself.
Thank you so much 💙
I am so sorry. Saying goodbye to your dad is hard. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ♥
To answer your question about handling grief, particularly when I lost my father, sometimes I found it helpful to talk to him when I needed to. Even still, when something happens in my life that I wish I could tell him, I go ahead and tell him. Some people go to the cemetery for this, but I don't feel close to my dad at the cemetery. Some of my favorite memories with my dad are of when he was teaching me to drive. His patience was amazing. I feel close to him when I drive. In my car on my commute, I can talk to my father without worrying about making other people uncomfortable.
We all grieve and process grief in our own ways. Yes, it has it's textbook stages, but it is a very personal experience that is unique to each person.
Love and hugs, sweet friend.
Esther
Oh I love this so much sweet friend . Yes I often talk to him and it’s often just when I’m alone in my thoughts … no the cemetery is not where he will go so we will have our own place to honor him . Thank you for your kind words and understanding . 💙
@@ajsinspiredlife665 ♥
So sorry for your loss
Thank you so much 😊
I’m so sorry for your loss! ❤🙏🏻
Thank you 💙
Hi Allison, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May you, and all of your dad's loved ones, find some peace + comfort during this difficult time of grief.
Thank you so very much for your kind words .💙
Sorry for your loss
Thank you 💙
sorry for your loss **hugs**
Thank you 🤗
Im very sorry for the loss of your dad! 😢 My prayers are for your family for peace in the days ahead. I love you sweet lady. Reach out to me if you want to talk about anything.
Thanks so much sweet friend . I always appreciate your kind words and support. 💙
I’m so sorry
Thanks so much 🤗
😢
💙
Sending hugs and prayers my friend. Glad to see that you are giving yourself space to grieve. Grief is something that hits us all differently. It can sneak up in the smallest places. Little by little the tears can turn to a smile as you are remembering your dad. Hope you can add some comforting activities into your days and even some comfort foods as you heal his loss. I know you know all of this but sometimes we just need to be reminded that its ok to do what YOU need to do for yourself.
Much love and my deepest condolences, Melissa
thanks friend - appreciate your support.
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad, so difficult to lose anyone, but parents are a whole other ballgame. Powerful “peace” quote 🙏 I tend to want to be alone as well and I have comfort knowing that I will see them again as in the case of my dad when he very unexpectedly passed two years ago. Know that I am praying for your heart and mind as you go through this difficult time. Much love to you my sweet friend❤️🩹🕊️🙏
Thank you so much sweet friend and I know you know the loss unfortunately… thank you for your support … love and hugs 🤗
FOR YOUR STUCK MARTHA STEWART PAPER PUNCH: Try a hard knock or 2 against the floor or a sturdy wooden table (protect the surface). If that doesn't free it up, put it in the FREEZER for an hour or so. It's said the cold makes the metal contract, releasing it. If it doesn't release easily by pressing when removed from the freezer, try another few hard knocks. You can also try pushing on the bottom metal part with a screw driver handle or pliers, something sturdy. I've had both the pushing and the freezer work.
I'm so sorry about your Daddy. Both my parents have been gone for many years, and in my experience, nothing others told me seemed to help much. You know others go thru it, live on, and seem to be happy again, but knowing that doesn't help much at first when every little thing brings floods of tears. My best advice is listen to your gut, and do what it tells you. Additionally, follow your own advice and ask for what you need, even if you tell yourself the other person should already know. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Maybe they can't/won't give you what you need, and you'll have to find someone else who can, or else find for yourself the comfort you sought from outside yourself.
I'm sending warm, comforting thoughts from a rainy, stormy and dismal Florida. Hugs, Pam.
Oh thank you sweet friend .
I appreciate the tips Re the punch! Never heard of the freeEr trick but makes sense !
And thank you for your understanding and comfort re my father . I appreciate your kind words very much !
Oh Allison! My heart aches for you. I can absolutely relate. I lost my dad 22 years ago and my mom 2 years ago. It's a weird feeling but having parents. If you're up for it some time I would love to get together for a coffee and a hug.
aww sweet friend . so sorry for your loss and this sucks being a part of this group! but yes I would love to meet and chat and connect!
Am so sorry about your dad but sometimes you just have to keep busy to heal the loss of a loved one stay strong 🙏🏽
thank you
I am so sorry for you and your family. I know how you feel. Just one day at a time for now and be kind to yourself. My word is kindness and I'm sending you love and light and prayers x ❤
Thank you so much I appreciate that 💙
I’m going through signing dnr for my mom at this very moment
Oh sweet friend that is so very hard and I am so very sorry . Holding you in my prayers .
There are 1000 things I could say and yet I know from experience that every single one will be inadequate, also from experience. I just told my daughter that losing parents is a whole other situation of grief, which was unexpected. I watched my Dad decline in bits for 6 months and, in spite of some absolute sweet moments, it was the saddest 6 months watching it happen and know what was coming. On the flip side I can see now that I was grieving that entire time and was in this really weird place that everybody else was not for the funeral and I came across as a weirdo. Someone mentioned this to me, that I was acting weird, and normally I would have let them have it for being so insensitive, but instead I calmly said, you haven’t been here for 6 months watching bits of him go away, so perhaps you should keep your obviously ignorant opinions to yourself. 😬 Yikes. I live with my Mom who is buttoned up tight and she leaks grief in these small moments of being sad but unwilling to talk about it. So you not only deal with your own grief, but others as well, in close proximity. Which is so hard. It took 3 years but I am finally at the point that I don’t think about it all of the time, I can talk about him without losing it or being angry or whatever. I can go to the cemetery to do all of the things. And yet still moments catch me off guard, always a surprise. Feel it all, which I know you know. Sending comfort and support to you sweet Allison. 💕
Oh sweet friend I’m so sorry .. yes losing them gradually is hard also … we had many scary times with my dads health and this one just came too quick … and yet what a blessing at the same time . Yes people can be so stupid and ignorant with their comments and lack of awareness through grief .. I’m glad you are healing . Yes the next stage of my life involves not having my dad and helping my mom also … bless you . ❤️🩹
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ❤
Thank you so much
❤
💙🤗