The man whom I am named after but found out is not my biological father passed this morning in his sleep. He and I were not close, but I feel out of respect that I should acknowledge that he raised me for a brief period in my life. Mixed emotions and family squabbling is what I now face. Take stock on what you have because the unknown is always ready to jump up and slap you back into reality.
Don't know what else to do man. The funeral home isn't done with their task and everyone else is at work. The viewing isn't until this evening and the arrangements are pretty much finalized. Just reaching out for some contact.
RIP man, sorry to hear this.
txjiujitsu,
Sorry to hear that, it's good you're able to speak about your relationship with him, even if it's on here, having an outlet does wonders for the brain.
It's funny how families fight rather pull together in times of need, sad but true.
"Take stock on what you have because the unknown is always ready to jump up and slap you back into reality"
Very true.
One thing I try to keep in mind is that no matter how bad things get the clock keeps ticking and soon the situation will be a memory. I don't know if that helps anyone else, but it does me.
My condolences. My step dad just passed away on Valentines day 2008. There was quite a lot of fighting within my family. Pretty sad to see that go on.
Like Tupac said though, life goes on!
Sorry bro..
"what else should he be doing?"
Probably being by his Mother at this time IMO.
sorry for your loss
my condolences.... RIP
RIP
my father in law has been in ICU for 2 weeks, the family is starting to grate each other. Stress is a sonofabitch. good luck, keep strong.
My condolences. May you & your family find peace in this unsettled time.
Be well and keep your head up.
My condonlences!
God guys, this man just told us about a loss. We should be offering perhaps a listening ear and our condolences, not critisizing him for not being torn or telling him what he should or should'nt do. Geez give the man a break!
RIP to your adopted/stepdad and my condolences to you my friend. Don't let any of these people make you feel bad about venting any way you need to. It is the healthy thing to do, to talk about it.
I lost my father years ago. Remember the best of what he was and carry it on. RIP.
RIP. My prayers are with you.
"My condolences go out to you & your family ,but I feel that you should not be on the computer at this time."
I completely disagree. There is no right or wrong way to handle this type of situation. Some people like to be alone, some people like to surround themselves with others, some cry, some get angry, some show no emotion, etc. You don't know his circumstances. I don't mean to take away from the subject of the thread, but you have no right to tell him how he should handle this situation.
Sorry about your loss, RIP
My heartfelt condolences go out to you & your family
"I completely disagree. There is no right or wrong way to handle this type of situation. Some people like to be alone, some people like to surround themselves with others, some cry, some get angry, some show no emotion, etc. You don't know his circumstances. I don't mean to take away from the subject of the thread, but you have no right to tell him how he should handle this situation."
EXACTLY!!!!