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My father died today :-(?

I'm 14 and i jus got word today that my father passed

i cried for about 2 hours and then all of a sudden i felt sort of fine

i mean that i feel stuck in between grieving and trying to move on even though i kno that it's going to b a long time b4 i can fully cope

it did jus happen 2day

but it feels like something is forcing me ahead past this horrifying experience but i don't feel like i'm ready 2 move on yet

any advice i'm so confused about the way i'm feeling right now

BTW i've never had someone close to me die b4 and i've been speaking with my family. they've been very helpful but i don't think i've found what i've been searching for yet

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  • 1 decade ago
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    i think what you are feeling is shock, you know that he is gone but you just cant quite accept it yet...give your self some time to accept that he is gone...were you close to him? if not, then it might just take some time to realize it. i was that way when my step son committed suicide..because he lived with him real mom and step dad, it took us some time to accept it because it still felt like he was there with them..everyone deals with grief in their own way. you may be fine for the next few days and then it will hit you hard...i am very sorry for your loss..it is different when you know it is going to happen, like with cancer, but when it happens all of a sudden, you never really know how to process the info that your brain and heart gets...be patient and don't force your self to try to grieve, it will happen when you are ready to deal with it..

  • 1 decade ago

    First, I have to say I am sorry for the loss of your father. That is a hard thing to take when you are just 14. You seem to be dealing with this well, and all the feelings you mention are normal, so don't worry about whether you are doing everything right or not - there is no 'right' way to process grief. Being confused, feeling forced, stuck, very sad, then fine, and all of it over again in any order, it is all part of the process. Best wishes to you - it will take time to go through this experience.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    This is all part of the grieving process. Sometimes our way of dealing with things is acting like everything is okay. One thing that someone told me that has really helped is that it is okay to feel what you feel. Don't feel bad for feeling a certain way. People react and handle things differently. Some of your family members may be crying uncontrollably and it is okay that you are not. Just don't keep you feeling inside. That is the worst thing that you can do. You are going to be confused about a lot of things for a while. You just had a tramatic thing happen to you. Something that helps me is to put my feelings on paper. Maybe that will help you. Hang in there. Things will get better. Try talking to your dad. He can hear you. That has also helped me in the past when I have had loved ones die. Your family will be in my prayers

  • 1 decade ago

    I am so sorry for your loss. I think this probably has not fully sunk in yet. We all grieve differently. Do not be surprised if this hits you hard at the most surprising and inopportune time. Give yourself some time, there is no right or wrong way to feel or behave. My father died two years ago, and I still grieve and miss him terribly. I am in my forties...

    Source(s): Experience
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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    no longer something. only enable your self to grieve as nicely. it extremely is not any much less substantial for you than it incredibly is him. good, macho stiff top lip isn't mandatory. Being actual is. are you able to speak to social amenities and locate out if there is any advice obtainable? try additionally Samaritans on line. they have materials to persist with up, information they can furnish to help cope. it is going to be a stressful holiday for you the two. So it extremely is totally nicely to be jello and sense no longer able to guard it at situations. Take the harm out... on a pillow. Works wonders. don't be stunned in the experience that your bf regresses to a 5 y.o. in an attempt to regulate. it extremely is positive, too. you will get by way of... someway.

  • 1 decade ago

    i went thru the same situation last year. my father passed on jan1...crazy huh? right now i cant tell you everything is going to be ok.... cuz then i'll be lying... i didnt even live with my father and his death was the worse day of my life.... it takes time.... you have to go thru the grieving steps which are crying, mad,guilt... and just accepting it. i went to a psychologist to get thru my grief.... and she had me make like a scrap book with pictures of him and his life.... and it actually kinda worked... so you should do that. look at it as much as you can. cry...crying is good and totally natural..before my father i never had anyone close to me die..... to this day i still think about him.... but im so much better.... and i realize that he was hurting but he is now in a better place(cliche) yes but it helps to realize it.....you will never get over the fact that he's gone... but it will get better in time... and family is always there..... im sorry for your lost... but i know you will be ok in time.... if you wanna talk to me about anything feel free to email me at futurestudent2009@yahoo.com

    Source(s): my dad died last year
  • 1 decade ago

    I completely understand im so sorry for your loss.By me I just lost my mom a few weeks ago she died very suddenly. its very overwhelming when it happend.You go through alot of numbness.Sometimes you cry,get angry but by alot of pple they get numb thats what I get alot.Dont expect yourself right away to move on.Just take it hour by hour day by day.Thats what Im doing.Its very confusing you dont know what to feel.I think you should let yourself feel whatever you feel.I really wish you the best! just really take it hour by hour.This is a very big shock for you so you just got to let yourself act & be how ever you want to be. Im so sorry again I really feel your pain! feel free to email me! wishing you the best!

    Source(s): experience
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'm sorry. I hope you are able to successfully transition and recuperate in this hard time. I wish you the best of luck. The best advice I can give you is to keep yourself busy as often as you can. Do homework, watch television, talk to us on YA. Anything to keep your mind occupied.

  • 1 decade ago

    I feel sorry for your loss. Stay strong and keep your head up. Cherish your father's memory, and remember all the people you care about that are still around.

  • 1 decade ago

    Man that sucks. Idk what to tell you. Just keep moving forward. However grieving is good. Cry it out. there's nothing shameful or "girly" about it. Maybe even scream. Just live the best you can with things as they are. May I ask how he passed?

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