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[OakLeaf]

Thanks, all. Yep, my dad. He's gone.

He was nonresponsive when I called (I'd spoken to him the day before) - my mom put the phone to his ear and I just told him I was sorry he'd had to suffer so badly and that I wished him peace.

Had a good conversation with my sister today. I'm crying more than I thought I would - she said the same thing, and we both agreed that it's not important that we don't know why, but just to go with it and not shut the feeling down.

[indysteel]

((((Oak)))). I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you're letting yourself grieve, not just for the most immediate loss, but also for all the losses you've felt in the past in your relationship with your father. I hope you find peace.

[Wahine]

(((((Oak))))). I'm sorry. It sounds like this is a tough transition. I hope you find clarity. I'm glad you have your sister to talk it through with.

[Owlie]

(((Oak)))

[snapdragen]

Big hug Oak.

[Crankin]

I am sorry, Oak. It's good not to question the tears. It's normal.

[lph]

I'm so sorry, Oak. (((Hugs)))

My experience is that it's harder and more upsetting to grieve for a complicated or unresolved relationship than a close and warm one.