did you ever loose a father?

Question

my friend lost her father years ago, and suddenly she has gone back to missing him severely. Is there anything i can say to help her through this. Did you ever loose a father? what would you want to hear?

Answer 1

She is always with you......... You r in her heart.... only you....

Answer 2

I lost my father 13 yrs ago. It is hard getting over it but sometimes I do. Esp. when I get into a stressful situation, I just try to think of what he would say. As a friend I would try to bring back some of the memories of what he would say or do when they feel lonely or alone. My father always liked to watch baseball, or listen to music. So I do. A few tears are always allowable, It takes time. Be there as a friend and try to help them through the tough times. It may take awhile but grief passes after awhile.

Answer 3

I lost my Dad last August and I am still still grief stricken. Especially near the holidays or special occassions. It starts as depression, I'm not sure why I'm blue, and then I'm reminded that he is not going to be there. It is like losing a limb, I think. You are never the same when someone from your intimate circle of you life passes away. I just still can't believe it. I'm not sure how bad you friend is doing, but for the most part just being there for her may be enough. There probably isn't anything you could say. It's just not a role anyone can fill. It's just a profound loss.

Answer 4

I lost my mother to cancer 9 years ago and I am still missing her everyday. What I love to hear from other people usually what my mum did during her time on earth. What she loves to do, eat and how she made a difference to other people's lives. How she gave sound advice or lightened someones face with her humor. By hearing about my late mum gave me a sense of pride and I told myself she lived well.
I "talked" to my mother everyday and this sort of help me through my grief. I think of her as going away on a long holiday abroad and won't be back so soon (before my mum died, she told us to think of her as going away for a holiday).

Answer 5

I did lose my father. What your friend is feeling is normal; there are different times of your life when you end up missing him more than others. Let your friend know this is normal, that you are there for her and then just let her talk about him if she wants to.

Answer 6

yes i lost my foster father the only father i ever knew.
he taught me many things most of all that money means little.
and education is no 1. he had none. he taught me that the great out doors is to be treasured above all else.
and to stick by what you believe to be true.

Answer 7

i lost my dad 6mth's ago and i am still missing him.when i go to bed i shut my eye's and see him.he was a very good man.and loved so much.but what he tell's me don't cry as i am in peace now and u get on with life u will see me one day.tell her he wouldn't want her to be in a deep depression he would want her to move on and be happy.but never to forget.