My mom passed away on 8/17 and my dad has been having such a difficult time. My parents were married for 41 years. My mom was sick for about a year and my dad too such wonderful care of her. I was there on the weekends but it was only the week she passed that I was there 24/7. I was exhausted, emotionally and physically. I don't know how he did it all that time. I'm so grateful for having such a wonderful dad.
He talks very openly with me and I'm so grateful for that. The problem is that because he has a difficult time being alone at home he tries to stay out until it's late and time to go to bed. He isn't seeking someone to date but he has met women and I'm feeling very insecure but I don't want him to know because then he won't feel comfortable about being open with me. I don't know if I'll ever be ready to accept another woman in my dad's life. We were an extremely close family. I don't know what is normal and I think it would help me if other people shared their experiences who have been in similar situations.