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Started by 3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo)

Only one week ago, on the 20th february my fantastic, optimistic, caring dad suddenly died of a heart attack at the age of 70.
My life has changed completely and it’s like I finally grew up, but in a very unpleasant way. Everything will be different from now on; Turn and If it Kills (some of my favourites) for example, have new meanings to me. So be it.

Some of my friends and cousins lost their dads quite some years ago. Now, my brother and I join them. We’re not happy about that, but we’re grateful to know that they share our grief.

I just wanted to share that with you.

Posted on Fri, 27 February 2004 at 22:48

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tatty seaside town wrote:

Thats really a very emotional story …

Well i canĀ“t say anything else … except to “condole”? (if this the right word in english … sorry!)

Posted on Fri, 27 February 2004 at 23:47

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Michael wrote:

I’m really sorry for you and your brother man. I wish both of you all the strenght for the coming period in processing this loss.

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 10:30

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Guy wrote:

Gecondoleerd my friend.

Although both my parents are still with me I can imagine how a loss like that can feel.

All the advice that I can give is think about happy times, think why your dad would be proud of you and why you would be proud of him. 70 is not that old, but hopefully he had a full and happy life behind him.

I wish you all the best and you are in my thoughts.

I hope to see you soon, going nuts on the balcony again.

Guy

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 11:17

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Guy wrote:

I’d like to add something.

Before I read your message I too felt completely depressed because of something that happend only two hours ago. I won’t go into details because this tread isn’t about me.

But by reading you message I realised that there are more important things to think about.

Care for and love the people who are close to you.

:(

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 11:22

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3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo) wrote:

Guy wrote:

I won’t go into details because this tread isn’t about me.

It’s not about me either, Guy. We can all use this thread to express sorrow for someone or something.
I just started it because I need to talk about my loss with as many people as possible and I realise that there are some very good and honest people on the WOM, with whom I wanted to share my grief. Thanks my friends for your compassion :)

…and off course I will go nutts on the balcony again as soon as I get the chance…

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 14:18

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Bad Karma wrote:

I’m sorry to hear that 3ddo-on-the-balcony i really don’t what to say except i hope you and you’re family are ok through this very difficult time.

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 19:06

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soul doubt (an) wrote:

I’m truly sorry
I lost my dad on my 19th birthday, he was 50 and had lungcancer, we all knew it was coming. So we all had the time to say goodbye, although he didn’t recognise us on his last days… wich was very painfull. But we were all there when he died. You might not have had that chance, but you know, in your haert you can keep him alive! I hope you’ve got some people you can share your good memories of you dad with.

Posted on Sat, 28 February 2004 at 21:48

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Flo wrote:

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I know how you feel, I lost my father about 2 years ago, he had cancer.

Although I don’t know you, I think that sharing your emotions with other people is the best way of dealing with the loss of someone your dearly love.

Take care..

Posted on Sun, 29 February 2004 at 18:24

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not_that_kind_of_guy (a story on the radio) wrote:

3ddo_on_the_balcony,

i lost my dad 5 years ago to heart failure. not that that’s important. but, i have seen this thread for the last few days but didn’t know what i could say to help. and i still don’t know now. but my thoughts are with you. that’s all i can say really. take care.

xxx

Posted on Sun, 29 February 2004 at 18:38

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joseph? wrote:

i can’t possibley imagen how you feel. i have had family members that were very close die, and it took months to sink in. i can only say what others have, but make sure you tell people how you feel because bottleing things in only does alot of harm to yourself, i did/do that and i have not got M.E as a concequence which is something you do not need at the time in your life. every little problem i get i always think that people are much worse off than me and i somehow feel better. but of course whats worse than a death?
im sorry for you and your family and friends

Posted on Sun, 29 February 2004 at 23:06

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Ronald wrote:

Quite bizar all these stories: My dad died when I was 10 years old, he brought me and my brother home to my mom and the other day we got the terrible news he died of a heart attack…take care 3ddo!

Posted on Wed, 3 March 2004 at 21:09

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3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo) wrote:

Thank you all, good people, for your reactions. Sharing my grief with you, of whom quite a lot share my fate, helps me to cope with my loss. It also makes me realise I was fortunate to have my dad around me for a longer time than some of you. I really hope you have good memories of your dad as well.

Now, after two weeks, I start to get out of this cocoon I was in. I started working again, taking up my daily routine and it’s only now that my father’s death becomes reality. I come face to face with my sorrow at moments that I’m not ready for it; at work, during rehearsals with my band. But I don’t want to hold it back. I know it’s a process I have to go through, and fortunately I don’t have to do it all by myself.

What gives me strenth is the fact that through the years we put aside the conflicts we had. We respected and loved each other and I know he was proud of me, alhough he never said it in so many words; he had his own way of showing it. I’m grateful he was my dad and still proud to be his son; cheers dad!

Posted on Thu, 4 March 2004 at 20:58

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