Loss of a Parent (Mother or Father)

4,149 topics in this forum

1. Overwhelming guilt after 15 years

   By Carly, August 22, 2015
   • 4 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • keiko
   • September 26, 2015

2. My mom died, but I feel like I've lost my dad too

   By AdultOrphan88, May 7, 2017   

   • mom death
   • grieving parents
   • 1 reply
   • 3.5k views
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   • reader
   • May 7, 2017

3. Lost my dad right before Christmas

   By Suzilladances, December 30, 2013
   • 8 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • Suzilladances
   • January 17, 2014

4. cant find myself after dads death

   By ernurse99, January 25, 2009
   • 11 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • Kelly
   • February 25, 2009

5. Struggling with the loss of my Dad

   By staceyjade, January 8, 2012
   • 6 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • vivkib
   • February 18, 2012

6. When do the images/flashbacks fade ?

   By mariemb, May 13, 2013
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   • If_hes_not_here_then_where
   • May 19, 2013

7. SO disappointed by reactions from friends- anyone else experienced this?

   By Anjelica, February 19, 2017
   • 8 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • Anjelica
   • February 20, 2017

8. Ignored the signs of heart attack now my mom is Death.

   By moi22, July 19, 2015   

   • mom guilty heart attack
   • 3 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • Everly
   • July 21, 2015

9. My mom was my everything

   By Zeeee, January 31, 2012
   • 16 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • Zeeee
   • March 7, 2012

10. Seeking guidance to help my nieces and nephews.

    By imjetguer, June 16, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • silverkitties
    • June 18, 2015

11. i cant get rid of the horrible images of mommy's death

    By sadbeyondwords, April 14, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • sheela
    • April 22, 2008

12. i cant do it anymore i miss my dad

    By jordan-, May 23, 2017   

    • i need him back
    • dont want to be here anymore
    • 7 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • Luna1
    • May 26, 2017

13. 26 years old, only child, both parents lost in 14 months.

    By remember12, November 25, 2011
    • 6 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • frank
    • December 20, 2011

14. Found my healthy 50 year old mother dead in our home

    By espresso_dreams, December 29, 2014
    • 21 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • espresso_dreams
    • April 7, 2015

15. Loss of Mother-in-Law, Wife not sleeping, defensive

    By concernedhubby, September 30, 2011
    • 2 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • tmeredith
    • September 30, 2011

16. Unexpected loss of my dad

    By Amanda1984, January 11, 2013
    • 30 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • kaycee42
    • February 14, 2013

17. Mom's birthday today

    By katmaii, February 9, 2012
    • 4 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • debbie8800
    • February 11, 2012

18. lost my dad

    By jayd63, March 6, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • jayd63
    • June 25, 2009

19. Just feel like screaming today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By connorsmom, February 24, 2008
    • 12 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • paula7777
    • April 5, 2008

20. Does it get worse at 6 Months

    By Katie.Gent, September 30, 2014
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • BaileyB
    • October 2, 2014

21. How do you let go?

    By kay4ford, May 10, 2008
    • 9 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • mulberry
    • July 10, 2008

22. lost him to cancer....right before my eyes.

    By littletoad, July 7, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • ang569
    • August 13, 2008

23. My Dad died and my mom is all alone as her children all live overseas

    By Augustgirl, December 6, 2016   

    • widow; death of a parent; coping
    • 2 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • Spring4Ever
    • May 3, 2018

24. Lost my Mom and my best friend

    By Angelnks65, December 6, 2013
    • 18 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Trish91
    • January 8, 2014

25. My Dad passed away 5 years ago on Father's day

    By argkangie, September 8, 2013   

    • Dad
    • Fathers day
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Dad
      • Fathers day
      • loss
      • grief
    • 3 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • MDenise
    • October 5, 2013

26. Need Advice: Mom dating after dad's death

    By stmmm11, March 27, 2015   

    • advice
    • dating
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • advice
      • dating
      • cancer
      • parent
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views
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    • wistletone
    • April 12, 2015

27. My mom, she is gone.

    By lemc87, November 6, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • lemc87
    • November 7, 2013
28. • Members

    I may have caused my mother’s death.

    By Master Yoda, October 18, 2022
    • • Members
    • 18 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Traz
    • September 6, 2023

29. My best friend my MOM...

    By dbedell30, October 2, 2013
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • dbedell30
    • November 8, 2013
30. • Members

    One year later

    By Jen-Lee, October 11, 2023
    • • Members
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Gr841m
    • November 9, 2023

31. Unable to cope

    By mamesgirl, June 17, 2014
    • 12 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • JenTIn
    • July 29, 2014

32. New member. Lost both parents at a young age.

    By mindthegap, August 13, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Jlp131
    • October 8, 2013

33. Words of wisdom

    By debbie8800, January 7, 2012
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views
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    • frank
    • January 7, 2012

34. Am I taking my grief out on my partner?

    By crisnwil, December 21, 2013
    • 5 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • crisnwil
    • December 21, 2013

35. I cant sleep, I miss my mom so much!!

    By vickisdaughter, February 8, 2010
    • 4 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Kelly
    • August 8, 2010

36. Have you lost a mother to suicide?

    By lilly1208, October 1, 2008
    • 3 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • sheela
    • December 29, 2008

37. How long before you felt ready to go back to work?

    By Pinkbaggirl, September 16, 2014   

    • Depression relapse
    • work absence
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Depression relapse
      • work absence
      • coping
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Pinkbaggirl
    • September 22, 2014

38. My mom passed 3 months ago

    By MissAshley, March 22, 2015
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Never better
    • March 27, 2015

39. Dad died suddenly 'alcoholism - only child

    By Mkd152, June 8, 2015   

    • Alcoholism
    • Only child
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Alcoholism
      • Only child
      • Fathers death
      • Only daughter
      • Suprise death
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Mkd152
    • June 11, 2015

40. My boyfriend doesn't understand my grief

    By Asb1993, November 17, 2016   

    • grief
    • depression
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • grief
      • depression
      • loss of mother
      • dealing with death
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • Asb1993
    • November 20, 2016

41. It's almost been a year...

    By skipper74, March 23, 2008
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views
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    • sheela
    • April 22, 2008

42. Help me: My Mother died a month ago and nobody cares about me.

    By SufferingSucks, May 7, 2014   

    • death
    • mother
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • death
      • mother
      • apathy
      • cold heart
    • 3 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Sonjawild
    • May 15, 2014

43. I know Some May Not Believe Me, but It's True. Please Read this!

    By Rms1977, October 24, 2012
    • 12 replies
    • 3k views
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    • kaycee42
    • October 26, 2012

44. Losing a parent in college

    By ihtst, November 16, 2011
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views
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    • jindohee
    • October 4, 2016

45. Don't know how to go on without my daddy

    By BluEyes, March 3, 2014   

    • Dad
    • daddy
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Dad
      • daddy
      • lost
      • hurt
      • anger
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views
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    • redheadgmrgrl
    • March 10, 2014

46. Missing my Dad

    By fayesgirl, November 26, 2009
    • 13 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Kelly
    • August 8, 2010

47. a bad day

    By sadbeyondwords, April 22, 2008
    • 6 replies
    • 3k views
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    • mofirefly
    • May 3, 2008

48. Someone to understand

    By pcb1902, April 6, 2008
    • 5 replies
    • 3k views
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    • pcb1902
    • April 9, 2008

49. loss of a mother

    By need2talk, September 29, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • tanmanmymagicman
    • October 3, 2008

50. unexpected loss of my father..on bad terms.

    By mrs.nelson10, January 15, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • karebear
    • January 21, 2013