It is never too late and I would suggest starting by writing a letter and admitting that you were so uncomfortable that you werent sure what to do but you are so pained by her loss and you think of her always and that you are sorry you didnt let her know sooner.

What do you say to a daughter who lost her father. Im just really sorry youve had to go through this. It is no surprise then that a parents love for a daughter is so intense and selfless. Grief can last for months or years -- it is appropriate to periodically ask if she would like to talk about her dad.

Open strong and say something from your heart. You may even fear saying the wrong thing. Now hes in a better place Witnessing my loved ones pain was torture for me.

To a girl her Dad is the first man she will ever love. She kept her gaze into my eyes as I sobbed. I lost my dad a few years ago.

For example you might be afraid to upset the parents by bringing up their daughters. But the former response is invalidating and the latter represents an avoidance of the topic. Im so sorry about your fathers death.

Comforting words to say to someone whose father died. What to Say to a Grieving Parent Parents who have lost a child want to feel supported in their grief and receive permission to grieve in their own way. It is often a challenge to find the right words to express your sadness when writing words of condolence letters for a daughter.

There are some common scripts people use to respond to the death of someones parent or loved one. For a father a daughter is often the apple of his eye his princess. I learnt of your loss.