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dealing with grief for the first time

User Profile: sweetsummerday
sweetsummerday May 5th, 2025

hello everyone!! my grandfather passed away this morning and its the first time ive had someone close to me pass. im very emotionally distraught and i dont know what to do with myself. i love my grandfather very much and his passing has me so lost. can anyone offer advice?

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 May 5th, 2025

@sweetsummerday

I'm so sorry! :'(

My dad and stepdad died within a year of each other, but I was estranged from both of them, more or less, so I never truly grieved. Let yourself grieve. There is no timeline for grief, so even if it feels like it's taking forever, it's totally ok and normal <3 We love you! I'm here to talk, ready to listen <3

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User Profile: sweetsummerday
sweetsummerday OP May 5th, 2025

thank you,, ive calmed down but i really miss him. it doesnt feel real yet. im scared for his funeral and im devastated that he wont be able to see me turn and 18 and go to college : (

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 May 6th, 2025

It may not feel real for quite awhile. Every so often, out of the blue, not even thinking about it, I think, “My dad’s DEAD???” It’s so surreal… And it’s been awhile.

Why are you scared for his funeral?

Yeah… My dad will never see me get married. I absolutely understand <3

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