Let me start by saying I lost my mother 3 years ago and I know exactly how devastated you are. I am sure you father was a man who was very proud of you. Time is a healer, seek help by talking to people all the time. I am really sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry to hear that, KagomeShuko. But he's in a much better place now, away from all the hurt of the world.

I lost my Dad in January and all everyone kept saying was 'things will get better' and if I am honest with you and I am sorry if this upsets you but it never does get easy you just find a way of living with it. The way I have learnt to deal with it is to keep myself busy and avoid spending time on my own. A word of advice also dont push your family away you need then more than you think. I also made friends with a girl at work who lost her mum 3 years ago and she has been a huge support to me. No-one can give you honest advise unless they have been through it themselves. My Dad means the world to me and the thought of never seeing him again kills me plus my little brother turned 6 the week after he died so we have also had to deal with his emotions. Just keep thinking 'would my Dad really want to see me like this?' I know its hard and you probably feel like you dont want to move on but you have to find a way to keep yourself sane. Your Dad played a huge part in your life ( as mine did) and you will never forget him and he will always be watching over you. xxx Do you mind if I ask how old you are and how your Dad died, dont worry if you dont want to answer that! I am 23 and my Dad was 64 and died suddenly of a heart attack.

I am sorry to learn of your loss.

My Dad was a perfectly fit man and it just happened one night my younger brother and sister watched on as mum tried to revive him. I honestly dont think it will ever get easier but you have to stay positive because the pain of grief is awful. Its been 10 months now since I have lost my Dad and I still have bad days were I cry to the point of making myself sick but you just have to keep busy. Im sure your Dad (like mine) would want you to keep on living your life and not be upset all the time. In time you will feel different I couldnt pick myself up until I had a really strange dream about my Dad and then I realised I have to stop punishing myself. You had 25 amazing years with you Dad and you need to learn to cherish the memories you shared and rebuild your life. You are completly in control of your emotions just dont let them control you. I didnt realised how strong I was until I lost my Dad and now I feel like I can handle anything! Do you have any children? I married last year and unfortunetly dont have any children yet and thats what I found hardest to deal with as I now know my children wont ever meet there grandad. To help me deal with this I made a memory box containing everything that reminded me of my Dad and I will keep this to share with my children. Its also good for you to have this to look through everytime you want to feel close to you Dad.

My dad died a few weeks ago - December 7, 2008, just a few weeks before Xmas. I'm just glad that I said everything I needed to say to him while he was alive and that we worked hard and built a great relationship in the end and that he knew he was loved. A lot of people aren't lucky enough to have people that care about them in life.

erm... I LOVE YOU!

Your father is resting in God's memory and that is a very safe place. Man was not intended to live for a few short years struggling with life and full of sickness, sorrow and then dying. Here is an article that provides much hope for a time when no one will die or be sick. http://www.watchtower.org/e/20050815/article_02.htm

My loved ones NEVER die!

His body may be gone, but he will forever live in your heart.