My family is in distress

Dear Obaa Yaa,

We are a family of three—my dad, mom, and myself, being the only daughter of my parents.

My dad provided everything we needed; he was a very fun-loving man and the backbone of our family. He was always ready to give us jokes and anecdotes before going to bed, making our lives full of laughter and love.

One morning, I woke up to an eerie silence. I called out for my dad, but there was no response. We were all shocked, confused, and grief-stricken because daddy was our backbone—our emotional and financial support, the one who made us smile no matter the storms we were facing. We kept asking, what did he do wrong?

Lady Tina, Akosombo

Advice

Dear Tina,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a loved one, especially in a tragic and unexpected manner, is incredibly painful.

Here are some steps you can take to cope and move forward:

1. Seek justice and support: If your dad’s death involved wrongdoing, cooperate fully with the authorities as they work to identify the perpetrator.
2. Lean on your support network: Reach out to trusted family friends, relatives, or a therapist for emotional support during this difficult time.
3. Care for yourselves: It is very important to take care of both your mom’s and your physical and emotional well-being. Grieving is a process, and everyone copes differently.
4. Be gentle with yourself: Allow yourself time to grieve and heal. Do not hesitate to seek help whenever needed.

Remember, Tina, it’s okay to lean on others and take things one day at a time.

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