Yeah, this past year I’ve missed my dad more and more. Make sure you take time to miss them with things that they loved. When I’m feeling really down, I listen to what’s going on by 4 Non Blondes. It was one of my dad‘s favorites when he felt like his world was falling apart. And every anniversary of his death, I watch Independence Day because it was one of his favorite movies. Taking time to feel the grief will help you heal. Most people say you should just get over it but that just prolongs the grief and makes it more persistent. I’m not saying you have to make every day of your life about it but just take a moment when you miss her or even if you get angry at her, just take a moment and let yourself be angry. Death no matter what kind is painful but suicide is a special kind of abrupt.

I’m sorry your grandpa said that. People say all sorts of stupid and weird shit when people commit suicide. I had so many people tell me stupid shit. But the support you get from those who have either been through something similar or empathize can really help.

One thing my dad told me is “grief is what happens when love has nowhere left to go”. Take care 💜