June & Father's Day isn't easy for everyone

[Forevermarypoppins]

My 8 year old grandson has never been in contact with his bio father (the bio's choice). Last week at the dinner table, my GS asked my daughter "will I be part of Father's day this year" It took my daughter by surprise and she answered him as simply as she could. It broke my heart!

 

[Wendy1985]

It kinda sucks because 9 days before my birthday was supposed to be my 12 wedding anniversary but it is also Father’s Day and we have become closer then ever so I will be hyper focused on my dad this year

 

[LuvOrlando]

My 8 year old grandson has never been in contact with his bio father (the bio's choice). Last week at the dinner table, my GS asked my daughter "will I be part of Father's day this year" It took my daughter by surprise and she answered him as simply as she could. It broke my heart!

Oh wow, that's rough. I'm so sorry, my heart goes out to all the little kids who struggle with this for all sorts of reasons.

 

[kymom99]

My 8 year old grandson has never been in contact with his bio father (the bio's choice). Last week at the dinner table, my GS asked my daughter "will I be part of Father's day this year" It took my daughter by surprise and she answered him as simply as she could. It broke my heart!

That’s how old my grandson is. They start to realize more as they get older. It can be hard to watch, but we just do our best to surround him with love, as I’m sure you do as well.

 

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[Snowysmom]

June is a tough month. My DH passed away 20 months ago so Father's Day is a difficult day for me and my 2 sons. They are Dads who miss their Dad immensely. They say they are too young (30's) to be without their Dad. My mother passed away in June when I was 17. My grandmother passed away in June. I could very easily just skip the month but will try to get through it the best way I can. I like the saying about the caterpillars and butterflies. Butterflies are beautiful signs from nature. Thinking of all who are trying to get through it.

 

[MamaMermaid]

My dad died unexpectedly in May of 2020. April-June are rough months for me... April because I know it's coming, May for obvious reasons, and June because of Father's Day.

Luckily, I'm married to a great man who is an outstanding dad; we will celebrate him but it's such a bittersweet day. I'm grateful some companies allow you to opt out of certain holiday emails (Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc).

 

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[fla4fun]

I don’t think OP meant you shouldn’t celebrate or enjoy the day, just to take pause and realize that it may be difficult for some.

There’s a difference, I took it as OP trying to give empathy to those having a hard time.

The thing with grief is you never know when it will jump out and get you. There isn’t a timeline for getting over a loss. I cried on holidays for several years after losing my parents, and even now, after more than ten years, there will still be moments which catch me off guard.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Today's focus

 

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Note to self:

 

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Wishing everyone a peaceful night

 

[LSUmiss]

My dad was a great dad. He died rather suddenly after a very brief bout of pancreatic cancer in 2017. I still miss him very much. His bday is in June too. However, DS is 5 so it’s still enjoyable to celebrate Father’s Day with DH even though I’m also sad. January is the anniversary of when my dad got diagnosed & I have a harder time then. Kinda puts a damper on Christmas .

 

[LuvOrlando]

Have a peaceful day!

 

[georgina]

My father enjoyed golfing, as the youngest I spent more time with him watching golf on the weekends after he retired. I still watch the US Open every year on Father's day in his memory (although I drink better beer while watching it than the stuff he drank!) I was closer to my father than my mother, he died 11-12 years before she did, and I have always felt his loss more keenly.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Hugs to all who could use a hug this week

 

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