Losing your dad can feel disorienting. Some days are loud with memories. Others are quiet in a way that rattles. There’s no correct pace, no clean timeline, and no universal playbook.
These resources won’t fix grief. Nothing does. But they can help you carry it.
If You Need Support Right Now
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsafe, it’s important to talk to someone immediately.
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Canada
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Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (evenings)
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United States
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Call or text 988
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UK & Ireland
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Call 116 123
If you’re elsewhere, you can find local crisis lines here
Understanding Grief (Without the Clichés)
Grief doesn’t move in stages. It loops. It doubles back. It surprises you in grocery stores or at hockey games.
These are solid places to learn without being talked down to:
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What Grief Really Looks Like - Clear, honest writing about the messiness of loss.
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The Dougy Center - Excellent resources for grieving families and adults.
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Grief in Men - A grounded look at how many men process loss differently.
Talking to Someone (When You’re Ready)
You don’t have to go it alone. You also don’t have to bare your soul to a stranger on day one.
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Find a Therapist - Filter by grief, men’s issues, and location.
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BetterHelp - Online therapy if in-person feels like too much.
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Open Path Psychotherapy - Lower-cost options if money is a barrier.
Grief Groups (Because You’re Not the Only One)
Sometimes it helps to sit in a room where nobody needs the backstory.
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GriefShare - Peer support groups in many cities.
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Modern Loss Community - Less solemn. More human. Online and in person.
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Reddit – r/GriefSupport - Not perfect, but often honest and real.
Books That Don’t Sugarcoat It
These don’t promise closure. They acknowledge reality.
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It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
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The Dead Dad Club by Matt Haig
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A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
A Quiet Reminder
Grief isn’t something you solve.
It’s something you learn to live alongside.
If you want to talk, listen, or just leave a message about your dad, you can do that here:
Click on the yellow tab on the side of the page.
You’re not broken.
You’re grieving.