What is the best way to get over the loss of your father?

Question

I'm haveing a hard time. My father passed away in May. Is there anything that helps a person get over their father.

Answer 1

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
I think it helps to realize that you'll never "get over" the fact that he is gone because you love him so much. Realize that in time, you will come to terms with his passing and that he has gone to a better place to rest in internal peace - forever and ever.
It's OK to miss him because that is just natural. Remember him as the person who made you laugh and smile and how he was there for you. He helped make you what you are today and you are a living testament to what a great person he was. Go forward and live your life in a manner that would make him proud, after all, he's still watching over you and he would want you not to grieve, but to remember him and think about him from time to time.
I wish you the best and time really does help to heal all wounds.

Answer 2

I am sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my prayers. You have to keep in mind that grief is different for everyone. And the loss of a loved on is never an easy thing to endure. You should take as much time as you need. Do not try to rush the process, it will come day by day a little less painful. Whenever, you feel sadness, think of the happy times that the two of you shared as a family. Keep in mind that we are all born to die, sad but a reality, no one lives for ever.Feel positive about the time you had together, the life you shared, the good times. You have your memories. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you may want to consider a grief group. Most hospice organizations offer them free or at low cost to the public. This is where people get together and discuss their feelings of recent loss. There are usually groups for children, young adults and adults. It is sometimes helpful to hear others are experiencing the same feelings and learning ways they are coping with the loss. The sharing of the experience is helpful to many. Find your self with people who are supportive and loving and share your memories. Good luck and God bless****

Answer 3

hi, sorry about ur father, but please get this clearly, nothing is as hard as losing someone so close like a father, and not to feel sad and a little bet shaken after that is wrong, ur a human, and it normal to be shoked and not to know what to do, but remember that no matter who passed a way, a friend or a father or anyone u love, ur still a live, and it won't make any sense if u stay so depreesed about it, because ur father had also lost someone very important to him in his life, but he got over it and went on in his life so he can build a good life for u.
its easier to get over the loss of a friend than to get over the loss of a father, because a human can find another friend but never another dad, and its god's will for people to die, so stay strong and activate ur mind cuz what passed in life can never be changed, and keep faith in gos cuz as he took ur dad he will give somthing else, may be not better but a good thing, and remeber that some day after longtime u will pass away, not only u but all the people on this planet, and when u pass away u dont want ur people to stay so depressed about it, u will want them to keep on moving in their life, so be a good model for who around u right now, i hope that this helped u,,,,,,, and remember this: smile, so the life can smile back for u.

Answer 4

This is a hard one because we al grieve in different ways - my Dad died very suddenly so for me it was like being hit by a steamroller - I found comfort by listening to music he loved, visiting places we had gone to when i was a child - somewhow it bought him closer to me - at times i felt that i could almost feel him next to me. Talking was a real help BUT be warned some people are unable to deal with you talking about a dead person
they just clam up - at first I would cry but in time i found thuings to tralk about that made me laugh then further down the line things he had done that made me real cross - I had a photo of him that I would talk to - still do and its almost 6 years since he went BUT it helped me DEAL with the loss remember this you never get over loosing a loved one you learn to live with it. Think about how lucky you were to have him - so many kids these days do not even know their Dad - sorry if this all sounds a tad crass but it really truly comes from the heart - and remember this
on Christmas day light a candle in his memory next to his photograph - at christmas lunch raise a glass and toast those around the table and then those who are not with you this year
- the first Christmas is real tough BUT you will never forget his love but your grief will slowly ebb away and be replaced by trasured memories of a muuuch loved Father - wehit seems we have both had a amazing good fortune to have had the love of great Dads - arnt we the lucky ones? good luck

Answer 5

Yes time does heal the pain, but the pain never goes away. I lost my mom 4 years ago from cancer and somedays I miss her so much it really makes me sad and it hurts me. What I found was good was reading books on how to get cope with grieveing. Also, if you have any family members that you are close with talk to them and let them know how you are feeling for the day. Talk about your dad in a positive light and remember all the fun you two had together. Surround yourself with his images and the tokens of love he's given you throughtout the years. It does get easier I promise, but you need to not make yourself so sad over his death, he loves you and is always around you in spirit and he would want you to live a happy life and make the most out of what you have.
Happy holidays.

Answer 6

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Every person has their own period of mourning and missing someone that important and that close to you isn't going to go away quickly. But it will. I could use a lot of space telling you how to get it off your mind by being busy, but those suggestions aren't really dealing with your feelings. Try to accept that you are feeling what you are supposed to feel. You are human and if you didn't miss him, then it would mean that he wasn't a big part of your life. My hope is that when I pass away, that those who I have left behind remember the funny/stupid things that I did and that they smile while they remember me. I'm sure your father doesn't want you to go on missing him all the time. He would want you to remember him well, honor his contribution to your life by continuing to incorporate the values that he passed on to you, and most of all, to be happy. I wish you well.

:) :) :)

Answer 7

Time heals all wounds. However this being your father, you will never fully get over him passing away. In time the pain and hurt will become less but you will never stop loving and missing him. Just think of the happy times you may have shared with him. It’s ok to miss him and cry about it. It’s expected. It sounds weird but just because you can’t see or touch him you can still talk to him. Talk to him through your heart and think of what he would say as his answer. Do things that you know he would want you to do. Just like you can talk to GOD you can talk to your father. Why does he have to be gone just because you can’t see, hear or touch him? Your father is still alive and well in your heart.

Answer 8

You never "get over" the loss of a parent. You learn to remember the good times, sometimes with tears. You learn to live without them. I don't know your age or your dad's so it's hard to help. If your dad was 60 or older, try visiting someone that age. For help with that, contact your church or contact a nursing home and see if you could volunteer for a couple of hours a week. Being around men of your dad's age may help. You can be a blessing to them as you help yourself heal. Good luck and God Bless!

Answer 9

My father passed away 10 years this weekend.. and let me tell you.. it doesnt get better. you will always think about him and always miss him.. there will be good and bad days but you will always remember. Just keep yourself busy with friends and family. You will learn to never take people for granted because you dont know how much time you have left with them. Time will heal a bit but you will never forget.

Just remember the good times, thats what helps me.

Answer 10

It's not easy to loose a love one. Give your self some time to heal. Only time will help. You are going to miss him, but you know this is part of life and if you need to talk to someone go see a phycologist. Thats the best thing you can do. Get help.

Hope this can help you.