Updated 2/18/08
I Miss My Dad
On March 23, 2001 my father died suddenly from a heart attack. He was 62 years old. It's been hard on me. My wife suggested that I go see a therapist that specializes in helping people grieve. I didn't want to go. After continuing to break down a lot, I decided that going to a psychologist might not be such a bad idea after all, so I went. Among other things, the therapist asked me what I would say to my father if he was with us in the room. This is what I had to say:
"Dad, I really miss you. I love you. I know that we had a good relationship, and I know that you knew how I loved you. I just wish that I told you more often."
Why this site?
I don't know. I'm not sure. I do know that I felt a little more able to deal with the crummy finality of my father's death after visiting the psychologist. So I started thinking that other people who are going through a similar experience might feel a little better if they could articulate a thought to their dad. So, I invite you to contribute. If your dad passed away and you want to say something to him, just email me your message and I will post it on this site.
e-mails I've received so far:
Hi Dad. I miss you so much! Yesterday was my Birthday, and I really wish you
were with me. I want you to know that you are the best Dad anyone can have. You
were always there for me. I love you and I will never forget you.
Love your Baby Girl
I miss you so much papasan. I want to talk to you, hear your
voice, and tell you how the kids are doing. It's only been 6 weeks but I feel
some days its been forever. Why Why Why? Why did you smoke so much-------Why
couldn't the doctors do more, why didn't I tell you every day that I loved you
so much. Somebody help me in this time of need!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandiver13@aol.com
Dear Dad,
Tomorrow is Father's Day. I won't be able to call you and tell you I love you,
and that hurts so very, very much. I wanted you to know that the other night
during choir practice, as I sang I was sure heard your voice -- not mine --
coming out of my mouth; that you were singing through me. You will always sing
through me, Dad, and through everyone else who loved you. While I miss you
terribly, I know you are still with me. I write this e-mail through tears of
pain and sorrow, but also through tears of love and hope. I will always love
you Dad, and that love will keep you alive in my heart. Your loving son, Steve
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This site was last updated on February 18, 2008
and is updated with more letters every month. Note, it may
If you want to comment on the site, or send a short message to your dad (only a few sentences), just sign the guestbook below. For a longer letter, send me an email and I will post it. Thank You.
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