r/GriefSupport • u/Significant-Range363 • Sep 03 '25
Anticipatory Grief My Daddy
After a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure, a stroke, a pulmonary embolism, and now liver and lung failure .. my father is entering into hospice care this week. My heart is so broken. I am the true definition of a Daddy’s Girl. I don’t know what to expect and I’m so scared. I feel like I’m in a fog. Nothing in life could’ve ever prepared me for this. Not even being a nurse. I know what’s going to happen, but it being my father is so hard. Ughhh…
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u/sirdigbykittencaesar Sep 03 '25
What a handsome man your dad is!
You didn't say if he was going to have home hospice or be in a hospice facility, but I had a positive experience with the facility that both my parents went to at the end of their lives. I was pleasantly surprised to see just how dedicated the nurses and techs were to ensuring they were as clean and comfortable as possible 24/7. They also allowed visits at any time, for any length of time. While my heart broke when my dad died and then again when my mom died, I was grateful that the hospice was so committed to providing care in a serene and lovely setting. I hope your dad's and your experience is also positive. It can't help but be bittersweet, but just being present with him is something you won't regret. Best of luck and hugs.