My Dad died

[Wiimeiser 434]

Title. Heart attack at the gym apparently. I told him getting all that KFC wasn't a good idea.

What concerns me is our financial state. He had life insurance so we're OK for a while, but, it can't last forever. And with the country's recent taxing we'll probably have to buy only the essentials from now on.

Another thing that concerns me is account loss. He was the only one who could access our Sims 3 Store account. Mum does know his Email password apparently, so hopefully we can just reset all the passwords.

Lastly, he was the only one good with this tech stuff. No one I know has enough skill to repair any of our PCs if one breaks. If it breaks, it'll become an oversized paperweight. And we obviously can't afford to get store help...

I'm thinking of entering a TAFE course in either civil planning or game design next year. Hopefully, I might be able to get a job in either civil planning or game design...

Anything I can do? We're a family of 5 now...

[escilnavia 780]

I'm so sorry about your loss, I'm going to let everybody know about it, and I'm also really sorry because I wouldn't know what to do in a situation like that, but maybe somebody else does. I'm going to make sure that this topic is going to be full of support.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

My deepest sympathy and condolences.

I hope the insurance money will see you though school as this is very important. You need to achieve the highest possible qualifications if you have become the man of the house. Don't even consider dropping out and going to work unless it is absolutely necessary.

As far as computer access accounts are concerned, who really cares except for your banking access? All that can be handled in good time.

Computer technical stuff isn't all that hard to learn. Now is the time to get your brain in gear. As far as repairing hardware, it isn't as expensive these days as you might think. Just be careful who you pay to do it. Pick a big outfit.

As for the rest, consider things like your wii console to be a frill. Package it up, and either store it or sell it. You no longer have time for such things. If you need exercise, out of doors is the best place. Learn to run (not jog) to stay in shape. Take up some real sports instead of virtual ones. If your money is tight, change your style of living.

If you have pets and can't afford to keep them in food, grooming and vet care, put them up for adoption. You can use Pet Rescue, which I did when my wife passed away. Pure bred animals can usually be returned to the breeder. When I had to move into this small place, I returned my two Irish Red and White Setters to the breeder who promptly placed them with another family.

Take your time to recover from all this, and let the world unfold as it should.

Take care of yourselves, and don't rush into anything.

[mntoes 270]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know how confusing a time it can be after a sudden bereavement. My dad died at home alone of a heart attack and I still get upset today. He died over 25 years ago. I miss him so much but I have very fond memories of good times and I hold onto these memories dearly.

Thinking about your future is a good and posative thing but first of all give yourself time to grieve. Grieving is all the harder after a sudden death so don't be suprised at the range of strong emotions you may feel in the coming weeks. It may help to talk things over with your doctor if you don't think you can talk to another family member. I know my doctor helped me through the first few weeks. I'm not ashamed to admit that, we all need help at times like this.

I can only echo the advice given by A Nonny Moose. Don't rush in to anything. You are not best place to make big decisions yet.

I rarely talk about my dad (painful) but I hope our advice helps.

Keep strong for all of you.

Mntoes.