Is delayed grief a thing?

Long story short, lost my hero, my dad in 2024 and took it in my stride because i was prepared for it, he was in the advanced stages of dementia.
However, I've found myself thinking about him much more during the past three months and finding it harder to look at photos etc, visit places that we used to love, basically the sense of loss is greater now than it was 18 months ago.
Am I experiencing some sort of delayed reaction?

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mossyboots · 51-55, F

I think your body's ability to work through emotions especially when something is expected is why you feel it a long time after. I know I did after my husband died in 2023.

I still can't go places we went together. This is what always happens to you after loved one has gone. If you can think about how he would want you to continue with your life and not have prolonged grief as some have, it will help. In time you'll be able to look at photos again and it will be emotionally healthy for you because you shared so many good memories with him. Things will get better for you.

ArtieKat · M

@mossyboots I've not wanted to pry into the circumstances.....

mossyboots · 51-55, F

@ArtieKat This is why I think it's good to talk about things sometimes, doesn't do any good in bottling things up.

ArtieKat · M

@mossyboots Agreed