Ive just done scratchcards. I feel awful now. I did it to take my mind off my dad who passed away two years ago.
Hi rfbq09kaw1,Â
Welcome to the GamCare Forum and thank you for sharing your post on here.Â
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this and feeling overwhelmed with emotions from remembering your dad. I can understand that the grief process can take a long time for people and it doesn’t happen quickly. It’s okay to take as much time as you want to go through this to address the emotional and life changes that came with the passing of your dad. Please know that you do not have to go through this alone there are bereavement support available who can support you with this. Cruse Bereavement support can help you to understand the grief process and break down what you are feeling to help you navigate around these emotions. You can find more information for them here: https://www.cruse.org.uk/ and get in touch via call or online.
You have also shared that you have turned to scratch cards as a result of this, which seems to be a coping mechanism for you right now. You have done well to identify this and reach out to us for support. We can help you access support and provide you a space to go through this through our helpline or netline. Please contact us on 0808 8020 133 or reach out to us on our netline through our website. Hopefully, with the right support we can help you explore this and outlet this in a better and healthier way.
Wishing you well,
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