#lossofaparent

[joelekm]

I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye — A Daughter's Heartbreaking Story of Love and Loss | Elder's Almanac

If you’re facing the loss of a loved one or navigating the emotions that come after, this heartfelt video offers comfort, guidance, and connection. In a deeply personal story, Sophia opens up about caring for her parents in their final days—sharing the small gestures that brought them peace and the regrets that still linger. It's an honest, emotional reflection on love, loss, and the importance of presence in life’s final moments. Whether you’re currently a caregiver or grieving someone you've lost, this story will remind you that you're not alone—and that every moment of compassion counts.

[michaelgburns]

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.

[gingerfunk78]

Happy Heavenly Birthday!

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Me and dad at the beach sea wall in the late 80s

April 28th, 2024

Dear Dad,

Yesterday would have been your 88th birthday. The last birthday I celebrated with you was my 40th, 6 years ago. That was one of the best and worst years of my life.

Sitting here reflecting, I can see how much I’ve grown.

How much I am still growing.

That was the first year I went on…

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[gingerfunk78]

Rewriting The Story

March 7th, 2019 Dear Dad,  I’m starting to see what you like about these books. The beautiful poetic descriptions. The common piece of the wide-open lands. The cowboys, the horses, the quiet and peace and beauty. Reading the descriptions makes me want to write. I want a small house with a deck and a backyard to sit on at night. Something with a pond of water in the backyard. Even just a small…

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[gingerfunk78]

Letters to My Father #3

Letter#3 September 18, 2018 Dear Dad, It’s been 6 weeks since you left us physically and I still wonder when it will feel real.  It’s been almost 8 or 9 since you left us mentally. Some days I feel ok, but I never stop thinking about you.  It’s like my mind constantly says, “He’s gone” but I still haven’t processed it.  People say I will see signs of you all around.  Maybe I’m just not ready…

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[whoisashleya]

Today marks 3 months since you’ve physically left. I came and decorated your spot because you always loved to decorate anything and everything. I tried my best and hopefully it’s good enough. I got all the stuff from your favorite place…. Dollar Tree. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and miss you. I hope you realize how truly missed you are down here. All I know is that I’m going to continue to make you proud through all I do. Love you, gorgeous girl. 🤍🕊️🌈 #grief #griefjourney #loss #lossofaparent #mom #mother #lossofamother #mama #nana #lossofamom #spring #easter #flowers #decoration #lossofalovedone (at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBssaEOkPF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[simplymattei]

Death and Dying shouldn't be this difficult for the working surviving family members. We're going to be sending the rest of our lives trying to figure out how to get by without them ...capitalism shouldn't make us wonder how are we going to get by because we took time off to take care of them

Me - A Grieving Daughter with both parents ending on Hospice 

[whoisashleya]

I can’t believe that today marks one month since you physically left us. It still doesn’t feel real. So much has happened on that short amount of time that I want to tell you about. I miss the daily calls, texts and video chats. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think of you and wish we had more time with you. I hope I continue to make you proud with all that I do. My only goal is to be half the woman you were. Thank you for everything you taught me in our 35 years together. I love you mama. See ya later, gorgeous girl. 🤍🕊️🌈 #grief #loss #griefjourney #lossofalovedone #lossofaparent #bestfriend #mother #mom #onemonth https://www.instagram.com/p/CnqG-ISOhLI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=