I hope you know how proud he was to be your dad Your mother was one of the kindest most generous people Ive ever known and her compassion continues to shine on through you Ill miss running into your stepdad at the coffee shop every morning.

What to say when a daughter loses her father. Shes just made a change of address. Learn to live in acceptance of the loss not in spite of the loss. Im willing to help in any way Offer silence.

Seeing him was always a highlight of my day What to say in an email. Dads share a special bond with their daughters. Remind the person that youre there for them One of the most challenging parts of losing a parent or any loved one for that matter is the sense of isolation and loneliness that can set in now that the person is gone.

These words can convey your grief in a way your broken self may not be able to in the time of great tragedy. He never loses patience never doubts or complains but always hopes and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to do otherwise before him. Grief can last for months or years -- it is appropriate to periodically ask if she would like to talk about her dad.

Your Dad was a wonderful man. Dont feel like you. He is the first man who was there to catch her when she started to fall.

The first man in your daughters life is. It was so powerful just being witnessed. When offering condolences simply reminding the bereaved that youre there for them can be a huge help.

You may even fear saying the wrong thing. For example you might be afraid to upset the parents by bringing up their daughters name. Even if you have the best intentions there are some things I believe you should never ever say to a daughter who has lost her father or pretty much anyone grieving a person of significance.