how long??

[tattoomaster]

my dad died 14 years ago how befor the hurt stops

[sara3]

it's something that will never leave you. there will always be reminders and memories, but you have to learn to enjoy them, even though they are tinged with sadness.

I was 5 when my dad died, 38 years ago. it still hurts.

[snags]

My Dad died 10 years ago... I still have 'moments' even though it was a while ago and I know I've come to terms with it... it's normal.

[Rain1221]

the hurt will always last but the memories will last forever,(my dad died a few weeks before my 9th birthday) i will never forget but will always remember.still dont know how he died

[hippyhoppy]

My Mum died last month.. it still feels odd as I've not really 'broken down'.. just cracked on with work and motherhood... I was more upset last November, whilst visiting her and watching a programme about summer holidays, knowing she would never have another summer in her lovely garden...

[coccinelle]

I posed a similar question a year or two ago and was helped by what ABers said. The hurt doesn't go away, but you learn to live with it. I lost my Dad 10 years ago, he was too young but I have to be grateful I had him all those years anyway. Mum died 4 years ago and that really hurt. Keep them alive in your heart and they won't feel far away...

[tattoomaster]

thanks all x wish u all the very best u all have big hearts x

[fruitsalad]

expect it never stops tattoo, I lost my dad a year ago, miss him terribly, i often have a little cry, only just today while i was driving the tears just came because i was thinking of him, and often wish I could have one last chat with him and say all the things i did'nt say but wish I had.

[marval]

I lost my Mum just over a year ago, not sure I am over it yet. I lost my Dad six years ago, I still miss him and feel sad. I am not sure there is a time when it totally stops hurting, but it does lesson a bit. I often think of things I want to say to them, and I do have teary moments. I hope that you can manage your life without too much sorrow, but don't worry if you have sad moments. Just hold on to any prescious memories you have, they will always be in your heart.

[filthiestfis]

My dad died a year ago this friday. It was expected because of the cancer but then again the end came very quickly. Whenever I have the chance to visit his grave I have a chat with him which helps things and I like to think that when I do that he is actually there watching but unable to speak.