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[ladyjanelly]

My dad's wife died last week. I can't say I liked her too much, but she did try, the last time I was down in Florida.

My dad's a mess. I'm almost thinking about dropping my classes this semester and going to see him.

We've been playing phone tag since the event but he keeps calling the minute I put my phone down or turn it off for classes and leaving messages where it sounds like he's crying and when I call back (like 7 minutes later this time) it goes to voice mail.

I really worry about him drinking. Or worse. Or suicide.

Jesus.

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[myownghost.livejournal.com]

does he have any other family down there, or was there only his wife? widowhood is really hard (i can say from first-hand experience), especially if one is isolated. going to see how he's doing might be a good idea, though it'd be a shame to lose credits for those classes. please let us know what you decide to do.

[ladyjanelly.livejournal.com]

His mother and sister live in town. He sees them pretty regular. His son works for him.

I think he's having problems because he didn't like her very much for over half their marriage, but he felt so obligated when she was sick and now he feels guilty and mournful and all kinds of stuff.

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

wow, that's a really heavy mix of emotions. (i had lots of guilt and regret to deal with, and it about drove me bonkers for a while.) it's good he's close to family, at least, so that they're there if he needs them. i'm sorry it's hard for him, and for you as you worry about him.