As someone who has recently been in a similar place, I will offer you crumbs of advice, and really, that's all they are, crumbs.
You can be there for your family as much as you can. But if your dad needs to cry, then he will cry. He's got to let it out however he sees fit. And see, the thing is, your presence means you are there for them. You will need to grieve as well and you may be surprised when that will occur. I know I was.
Yes, you want to be there for your family. So, be there and let that happen as it happens. Emotionally charged situations like these can only be taken minute by minute. Just be there, Em. It is more than enough.
I love you truly deeply. You and yours are very much in my thoughts. David sounded like a great human being. When a great person departs to go on to the next thing, the whole world loses.
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Date: 2003-04-11 07:31 am (UTC)You can be there for your family as much as you can. But if your dad needs to cry, then he will cry. He's got to let it out however he sees fit. And see, the thing is, your presence means you are there for them. You will need to grieve as well and you may be surprised when that will occur. I know I was.
Yes, you want to be there for your family. So, be there and let that happen as it happens. Emotionally charged situations like these can only be taken minute by minute. Just be there, Em. It is more than enough.
I love you truly deeply. You and yours are very much in my thoughts. David sounded like a great human being. When a great person departs to go on to the next thing, the whole world loses.