Losing a father.

[Zara]

My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and has about 3-6 months left. I'm feel like I'm not processing it and that I'm feeling too normal. I know it's ok to feel normal, but I'm worried I'll be blindsided when it happens. Anyone else feeling the same?

[Pris]

Hi zara
I would first like to start off and say im so sorry about your dad. I myself just lost my dad april 10 2017 to small cell lung cancer. It is normal how you are feeling. I was like you. Even when my dad pass away, i still felt normal but eventually it will hit you. You should not feel ashame how you are feeling right now its alot to process and maybe you feeling normal is helping you cope with yoir dad being terminally ill. My advice spend as much time with your dad and just enjoy and make as many memories as possible with him. Dont beat yourself up about how you feel. Just know everything will be ok and take it one day at a time.Goodluck and be strong you will make it through this tough time.

[Zara]

Thank you!

[Diana Joy Ramirez]

My condolences to you and your family. 

My dad died of colon cancer last year. When I found out, it was also very difficult to process. I think the brain has a way of protecting us, and so while it might not feel like you're processing it, you very well might be, just in a different way than you expected. I definitely get where you're coming from, though, and it's ok.