I write letters....

[chloe40]

to my Dad, giving him my good news, and bad and even ask advice at times, then I put the letters in my memory box.

I find it so helpful to actually be able to 'talk' to him and build my memories too.

Have you tried this?

Chloe <3

[GoGo_JoJo]

I don't write letters but I do talk to him, either in my head or out loud. I found it most helpful in the first year but I still do it now when I feel the need, 7 years on. 👍🏻

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

That’ really good I feel Jo, glad it helps.💜

[Sandradsn]

I'm going to try that.I do talk to my mums photo.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Sandradsn]

Yes, Sandradsn , do try, I' do hope you find it comforting<3

[Caza]

That’s good that you’ve found a way to connect with your dad. Pleased it gives you comfort x

[Lperica10]

I haven’t tried this but it sounds like a good idea. Now that I have a son and my dad will never meet him I find myself doing things with him my dad did with me when I was little. And when we are at these parks, or whenever it may be I “feel” my dad. So I do “talk” to him. But I used to journal so this writing idea could help to.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Lperica10]

Journaling is really helpful and it’s so good to do the things your Dad did with you too x

[klr31]

I talk to my mum in my head and heart especially if out and about somewhere I know she would have loved.

Karen

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to klr31]

That’s lovely Karen x

[Arniestal]

I talk to mums photo, and in my head too. I also say out loud what mums comment would be on a certain subject. I know how she would look if she didn't agree etc. All these things keep them alive for us. I can't let my mum go she is too much a part of me. I may try the letter writing, thank you, im glad it helps you.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Arniestal]

That’s smashing Arniestal She always will be too x

[YourFriendAsh]

Hi Chloe. That sounds like a very good way to communicate with your dad. I would always call my dad and it can be difficult not being able to pick up the phone and just talk about nonesense..struggles..and daily life. I called his number the other day just to hear the phone ring again. I am hoping I can one day work up the courage to speak out loud even if i know he might not be there to respond

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to YourFriendAsh]

Hi YourFriendAsh A very warm welcome to you <3

Yes, I completely understand, thank you so much for your post <3

[Chase888]

Grief effects people in different ways.

When my mum died I kept busy and after 2years one night a man hurt my feelings and without thinking I said "I want my mum".

[chloe40 Administrator]

Yes, that's for sure Chase888

That's so strange but we always want our Mum when we're upset <3

[Kathush]

I text my own phone number and talk to momma that way. It's like texting her and i have done so since the very day she passed.It does give me some comfort being able to "share" news with her.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Kathush]

Now, that's very unique Kathush <3