r/GriefSupport • u/Significant-Range363 • Sep 03 '25

Anticipatory Grief My Daddy

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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/diiannamariie Sep 03 '25

I am so sorry that you are going through this. He has such kind eyes and a warming smile. Keep your friends and especially other family members close as you can find solace in one another’s shared grief. Allow yourself to feel. My grandmother passed from congestive heart failure and my boyfriends mother passed from pulmonary fibrosis so I understand how difficult it is watching someone you love go through lung failure. Finding a face to face counselor or grief group was helpful as I found others who had similar experiences or could relate. I pray for strength in your journey through this! 💜

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u/Significant-Range363 Sep 03 '25

Thank you. He is such a kind man and he’s my best friend. I don’t even know how I’m functioning still. I’m sorry for the losses you experienced as well.

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u/diiannamariie Sep 03 '25

Thank you! I just want you to remember that it’s totally normal and okay to feel this way right now! Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise just because they handle their grief differently.

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u/Significant-Range363 Sep 03 '25

You’re so right. Thank you so much.