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Parent Loss / Mom died, and dad is withdrawing - circles of grief
« on: November 14, 2017, 07:14:33 PM »
My mom died a little less than a month ago. It really hurts. My dad is taking it very hard, and he disappears and doesn't engage with our family. I know a little about the circle or ring theory of grief - that you should comfort in, and complain out. Is he really one more circle in than me? I know he lost his wife, but my siblings and I lost my mom! Everyone has been walking on eggshells around him, but that is not working for me.
How do I support my dad, when what I want from him is comfort? My siblings are turning to me for the comfort they're not getting from dad. I want to chastise him for not being there for them too, but I know he is hurting. I don't think chastisement from his oldest daughter will help or change anything. I know we need time.
What do you do with a grieving dad???
How do I support my dad, when what I want from him is comfort? My siblings are turning to me for the comfort they're not getting from dad. I want to chastise him for not being there for them too, but I know he is hurting. I don't think chastisement from his oldest daughter will help or change anything. I know we need time.
What do you do with a grieving dad???
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