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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I sure hope you don’t think anyone was suggesting that you have a child as a way to distract you from your grief over your parents. I do think that getting out of your own head a bit and focusing a little less inward would be good for you. If you’re not open to therapy (which is a shame because it can be extremely beneficial), then at least find something that stimulates your interest and keeps you busy. A new hobby, charitable work, a side hustle.

Pain, sadness and anger stand out in our minds in a way that neutral and even pleasant experiences do not. It’s hard to do sometimes, but force yourself to focus on the blessings in your life, the things that turned out better than you expected, the ways you are lucky. When I lost my dad, he was still leading a vigorous life and had lots of plans for the future. It felt too soon. Ultimately though, I’d rather have him as my dad for a shorter amount of time than a lesser dad for 95 years.

You’ll always grieve to some extent, but I hope you find some peace of mind.[/quote]

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