grief is something im rather familiar with. i lost someone real close to me, my father. he was my best friend. i was a proper little daddy's girl, even tho i was a terror. i was 12 when he died and i was never the same person since. not blaming my father's death for my aggression and depression and stuff but it was one of the causes. i still think of my dad today and wonder what he thinks of me now that im grown up, not happy but put on a front, thats all i am, front. i have these barriers that block me outta people. if i dnt let anyone in, i cant get hurt, but im a loving person. i like hearing other peoples problems than sit down and face mine, is that silly? i still kinda havent come to terms with it, i know its been nearly 7 yrs, and people told me it gets easier as u get older but what complete and utter bollocks, if someone brings u up for 12 years of ur life and ur close to that person, then they die, ur faced with not being able to ever see them again, not ever. not their smile, cant hear their laugh, not hold their hand, not play footie in the park, nothing. how can it get easier, i find it gets harder, maybe i have trouble grieving im not sure. i did cry but ive not really let it all out. before my dad died, i never told him how much i love him and that he will always be my bestest friend, wish i could tell him and he hear me.
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- 11.06.2006 @ 15:39:53
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- 11.06.2006 @ 16:06:21
Sometimes we don't allow reasons for us being upset cos we think they are just excuses. But most counsellors would agree that death of a parent (or other things like that) when it happens so young can cause all sorts of things in our hearts, that we cannot express any other way than 'kicking off' cos we don't have the vocabulary to express it and don't know how to process those emotions. This sounds so psychobabble but it is fairly recognised stuff these days. Give yourself a break

Kicking-off is a way of grieving
I'm pretty sure your Dad knew exactly how you feel about him x
I'm not just saying this, honest
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- 11.06.2006 @ 16:16:48
I don't think you ever 'get over it', and it's not fair of anyone to expect you to do so. But you need to face your emotions enough to get on with your life on your own terms. That is what he'd want for you if you were as close as you say... so looking into ways to grieve would always be helpful, and don't ever feel you need to rush into this, and it's something that can feel right 2 weeks or 20 years after the death of a loved one. But you do need to be able to live your life as fully as possible. You're aware of the problems it's caused for you, and that is invaluable and shows that you will deal with this and get through it eventually. At the end of the day your Dad will always be a part of you, and that will not change, so regain some faith in yourself. Things will get better, I promise.
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- 11.06.2006 @ 19:50:20
What all these people said.
I've never lost someone close to me (although I think my grandad might be soon, he's 92 and very frail) so I can't comment on that.
I do know what it is like to prefer to listen to other peoples' problems than face your own. I am very good at listening and giving advice, but I never apply my own advice to my own life. I don't talk enough about my problems. I always feel uncomfortable a) burdening others and b) fear what they're going to say - in case they say my problems are all my fault.
But keep your chin up and listen to what all these great people on here have told you. And keep focused on the things you enjoy in life, and enjoy the World Cup! God bless.
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- 11.06.2006 @ 20:19:09
If there are still things you want to tell your dad, go to the bottom of the garden, or a park or something, where you can be private. Tell him out loud and your words will carry.
Talking will do you good even if no-one hears (though he might!)
Or you could write down how you feel, like a letter to him. No one else will be watching you (but he might!) It will help you to make sense of things, even if you only write a couple of sentences.
I was very close to my grandmother - not the same as a father, I know. I sometimes find myself smiling at situations I know she would have made fun of.
Let the positive side of your dad help you, his traits are undoubtedly in you, let them help you feel close to him.
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- 17.06.2006 @ 13:37:25
you know what I bet your papa is still watching out for you -spirit and love go on

ajnspencer
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I know the feeling, I lost my father last year and it still hurts, I still get the "I'll take that for Dad/I'll show Dad" thoughts.
Personally I don't know what I believe about an afterlife but I trust there's something and he can hear you and know you love him.