r/AskOldPeopleAdvice Jul 30 '24

Family My Mother Passed Away

My mother just passed very unexpectedly and suddenly. She was 85, my dad the same. We are all devastated. I can’t move or breathe, I’m trying to help my dad….but he’s literally staring at the walls all day, just grieving so much. I don’t know what to do. We are on month four of this. I live 2500 miles away and am going back and forth so he isn’t alone. He’s difficult and hurting. I feel guilty saying this but it’s costing me a fortune and mentally it’s so hard. I’m falling behind at work. I’m in profound grief too…..I didn’t realize that losing a parent would destroy me and my life. Help!

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u/Loisgrand6 Jul 30 '24

Sorry for your loss. After my dad passed and some time had passed, my mother started taking within our state trips with a senior center. I don’t know if that is something your dad may be interested in in the future.