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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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[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.