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Bereavement

Today I have been overwhelmed by grief about dad. He died 35 years ago when I was just 15. He was my best friend. I don't know why I am so full of sorrow today. I think it's because it's been a stunningly beautiful autumn day here today and we buried dad on a day just like this. I sat in my garden this morning, listening to the birds singing and I had an enormous need for a cuddle from my dad. I remembered the feel of his big strong arms around me and I could smell the scent of woodsmoke and soap that he always smelled of. And the tears came pouring out of me. I was a child again. A child who needed her daddy to make it all better. Grief never leaves you. The smallest thing can bring it right back up to the surface. It is a constant ache.
 
I don't think you ever need a specific reason to miss him. I find for me its the most randomest of things that make me miss my dad so much. i miss him everyday but i feel like it usually things that people dont think will affect you that triggers you.

sounds like you have so many happy memories of him though, treasure them forever
 
Thank you both for your replies.
It's definitely little things that bring him back to mind. I want to thank you for understanding. It soothes me to know that I am understood.
 
I fully understand how you feel. True grief has no time limit. Sometimes time is not a healer. I lost my husband over a year ago after 62 years of marriage. We were together since I was 14. We will always be with our loved ones through our memories that will last forever
 
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I understand how you feel @Eagleheart similar experience with my Mom.
Do take good care and hugs to you
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