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Yesterday was a rough day for me

In 2015 my biological father passed away and he was found a few days later to where he had to be cremated. Yesterday I went pick up his ashes because the corners office has been holding them and there was issues getting them I had a lot happen and didn't get a chance to pick them up till now. I didn't know what I wanted to do with them either but I'm going to put them in a cemetery where his sister is so it's going to be a bit rough. I don't really know how to feel about it because I never had the best relationship with my dad. My dad was abusive to me and then after he had a stroke he changed in a bad way he got very mean and violent to where me and my mom had to move away for our safety. after we left I cut all contact with him so i don't really know how to feel about the whole thing. Now that I have his ashes and have them in my room with me till I can go meet with the place that has to take care of everything I just really feel very emotionally numb with the whole thing. I don't know if that's the most appropriate way to feel with the whole situation it's just a weird and uncomfortable situation in a way im glad that its finally getting taken care of but at the same time I don't know how to truly feel about the whole thing.
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Picklebobble2 · 61-69, M
IF he was difficult during the time you knew him and got progressively worse as he got older, it's no wonder you feel conflicted on his passing.

I think we all crave love and acceptance from our parental figures and when it feels withheld or denied that can lead to feelings of guilt.
Especially if the circumstances didn't allow for the possibility of reconciliation before they pass.

Like all feelings of grief I'm sure it will lessen with time.