So. Adulthood has now arrived.

[tenorvox]

The old joke goes "An adult is someone whose parents are dead."

That would be me, now.
I got word about 40 minutes back that my father had quietly died in his sleep.

This was not AS much of a surprise as it might've been otherwise; about 2 days ago before he was released from the hospital to go back to the rehab facility where he had been staying, I

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[tigerlily293]

I'm running out to go to the theater, or I'd write more. Regardless of your relationship with him, acceept my heartfelt condolences. I'm glad your sister and you got to see him recently...maybe it made it easier for him to let go, too.
Hugs.

[divamelisande]

even having such a close relationship with grief as I have, I don't know what to say and don't presume to know or try to understand.

my thoughts are with you, and my condolences.

[bellavoix]

TV, I'm sorry. Regardless of your relationship, he was your father and his passing must leave an empty place. I wish peace for you, your sister, and your parents.

Sigh.

[mrsastrakhan]

I'm so very sorry to hear this, but so very glad to know that you were there so recently. It DOES make a difference.

Hugs to you {{{}}}

[la_cowntessa]

I'm sorry to hear this -- my condolences to you.

I will say, having an ambiguous relationship with your parents seems to complicate everything that much more. That is incredible tough thing to process. You are in my thoughts, and please know that you have my constant support.