How do you get though the death of your only parent? How do you make the homesick feeling go away?

Answer 1

the only way to get through it is to go through it. Don;t deny your sadness or loss. You have to grieve if you had feelings for your parent. It is a wound that never heals, it just becomes somewhat "scabbed" over with the passage of time. Find someone who needs your help, like volunteering at a senior center or homeless shelter. This will help to ease your pain. You never want to forget them completely, because that's the only way to have no pain....... My condolences.......

Answer 2

Put one foot in front of the other.
The "homesick" feeling never goes away, although it fades, is less frequent, over time.
The only thing you can do, and only you alone can do, is keep trucking. Reflect on lessons learned and good times shared, don't dwell on "what if's" and troublesome regrets.
Losing a parent may feel like you've just been dropped off at the orphanage and is a strike realization that life is SHORT.
Make the best of today. Be happy today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
When you have bad days, and you will, consciously take time to stop and simply breathe.
Sorry for your loss.

Answer 3

I think the loss of a parent is the hardest thing we have to face. My wife lossed her Dad to cancer 4 years ago and it was a terrible time for her. She still misses him every day, however is comforted by knowing that he is in a better place, no longer in pain and at peace with his maker. Talk about it as much as you need to, cry as often as you need to let it out and remember the great times and memories you shared. Your parent will live on in your heart, spirit and mind. They are always with you and now will be your guardian angel to help you along the way.I don't think you ever get over it, but you do learn to move forward and keep going. Live your best life in their honor. I wish you comfort and peace. I am sorry for your loss.

Answer 4

My sympathies for your loss.

I find that looking at happy pictures create warm memories that take the ache away. There is no shame in crying once in a while, either.

The pain will lessen over time. Give yourself time to grieve. Surround yourself with friends, and do not to go to alcohol or drugs, as this will make it worse.

Best of luck in your time of need.

Answer 5

What I did was started keeping busy doing things and going places not shared by my parent and I. If you have a Hobie or would like to volunteer for this or that it would benefit you as well.

for the homesickness. it stays always

Answer 6

grieving is not bad. it is part of the whole process. it is not bad to feel homesick, it is only natural you feel that way. in time you will get use to your parent not being there. life for you goes on. think of it this way, your parent would only want you to get on with your life. its just the way things are. sorry for your loss.

Answer 7

I too am sorry for your loss, I lost my mother last year ,and they way I cope is like this ,I remember the good times we had together, I try to be happy as much as I can ,as my mother always said ,always try to be happy and laugh a lot ,so this is what I do, I miss my mother ,but she will never ever leave me , as I carry her inside my heart but we all have different ways off handling the loss of our loved ones, I think thinking about the good times help´s me . Time will heal your sorrow & pain, God bless

Answer 8

Both my parents were very sick when they died. Their deaths were a merciful conclusion to the pain caused by their illnesses. I can take comfort in knowing that they didn't have to suffer any longer.

Please review the 5 stages of grief so that you can assure yourself that you are normal in what you are feeling.
-MM

Answer 9

Eventually you will reach the point that it is only a dull ache in your everyday life. It will never completely go away though.

Answer 10

I don't think you ever get over it. I am 67 and my mother died 34 years ago and I still miss her, but the hurt isn't as bad any longer. My wife died 9 years ago and I am still dealing with grief