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I Miss My Fam!

Hola chicas.

I’m feeling a little down today because I really miss my dad. It’s so hard living here in Brookline while he still lives in Detroit! I’m happy I can be with my mama while she gets treated at the hospitals in Boston, but without my papa we don’t feel exactly like a whole family to me.

Avery told me that she sometimes misses her dad a lot, too. Her parents are divorced, and her dad lives in Colorado. She keeps in touch in with him by talking on the phone and on IM almost every day. And she always gets to visit him at least twice a year! I think she’s really lucky that her parents are still friendly with each other, even though her dad lives across the country from her.

Read about my dad coming to visit Mama, Elena Maria, and me in book #4 Out of Bounds.



you tell us ...
I know I’m not the only kid in the world who is living without one of her parents, but sometimes it feels that way. How do you deal with missing a parent or another family member?


Adios,


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angel_101 writes:

my gma and gpa died last year, 101 days apart...i miss them soooo much, i dont even wanna get close 2 my other gma and gpa cuz im afraid i'll lose them 2, what do i do?

 

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pink0rock writes:

If ur not with ur parents u can chat with them is ur mail and call them smilies/grin.gif smilies/cheesy.gif
 

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E4ever writes:

I write to my cousin a lot!
 

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BSG Fan writes:

My parents are in England and I'm stuck with my gramma. I'm OK with it because I have something to look forward too when they finally come home and they're bringing me things from all over UK.
 

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Cherry Fairy writes:

dear cookygirl,

im SO sorry to hear bout your dad. my grandma died last monday in her sleep. we were supose to go to new york today but i didnt go cuz its sooooooooooooooooo hard to let go of someone you love well we both know they are in heven and they are always by our sides through thick and thin in good and thebad times but they are always with us


we can be good friends becuse we both had something SAD happen to us




LOVE YA

CHERRY FAIRRY smilies/sad.gif smilies/sad.gif
 

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Cherry Fairy writes:

im sad peoples my mom is in georgia and im in paris what do i do?

aduios,
cherry fairy
 

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cookygirl202 writes:

my dad died a five years ago and i STILL cry. remember it's totally OK to cry. i even still feel so sensitive about him that this is hard to type. my friends always used to ask me if my mom was going to get remarried, but know, they understand that it's hard for me, and they just act like nothing ever happened. THEY R SO NICE, but it doesn't help when i cry in my pillow every night!

CT
 

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tnkpinkxo writes:

sorry, isabel i spelled your name wrong!
 

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tnkpinkxo writes:

Well Isabelle, I feel your pain.

My Grandomother (Grams) died about a year ago. Sometimes I cry about it! We were SO close!

 

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peppermints writes:

I'm in the same boat as you Isabel! My Dad is working away from my family until we can join him. It is very sad because he doesn't visit very often since plane tickets are so expensive these days.
 

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ali567 writes:

i know just how you feel isabel. my grandma died a few years ago. i dont know how to stop crying. whenever i see her pic, i start to cry.
 

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ilovetrey writes:

i miss my bunny and this might sound a little weird but my 2 harmit crabs i annoy it but some times it just comes toward me but i forget it again in a couple minutes
 

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GeminiChik writes:

omg horseluvr's story is making ME CRY!!!aaah! they r teardrops on my computer keyboard. it reminds me of when one of my closest guy friends got appendix, and all his friends especially me, were really scared 2 death 4 him. he's ok now, PHEW!!! I wonder if the story was the worst day 'my best friend died' in dg girls mag. omg i would b hysterical with sadness if my bff died. we r SOOO close!!! she's like my sister! she's always there for me!! :~~)
(btw :~~~) means happy tears)
 

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GeminiChik writes:

ur not the only one, iz. i miss my dad too. i haven't seen him in a long time, him and mom started living seperatley when i was 2, its like having divorced parents, except dad and i barely see each other.when im older we'll spend more time 2gather, i guess. sometimesi'll just b feeling sooo depressed and crying because i miss him. when we last saw saw eachother i realized what a imperfect dad he was. we talk more often now, but it still isn't the same as having him physichally there. it just isnt the same, when you dont have a father in the house to help you. talking to him helps, but its just not the same.
 

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oldestof4kids writes:

Everyones dad has died on here, it seems like, and mine did too. When I was one and a half. I barely knew him, but I still cry about once a week, and I think I'm about to right now. Better get off.
 

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socerluver96 writes:

when my dad went on a buisness trip to san fransisco for a week (i live in virginia!) i was devestated! i was crying really badly! but we kept in touch by emails and phone calls!
 

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countrysinger writes:

dear love art,
my dad died too. only i was in grade 4. i cried a lot too. but i guess it is ok to cry. if you need anyone to talk to, i'll be here.
love your friend,
countrysinger
 

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Love_art writes:

Actually I miss my dad because .He died when I was in grade 6 .I was even crying a lot .I pray so his soul will be in peace .
 

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phineas writes:

i DON'T KNOW HOW YOU FEEL BUT I AM SO SO SO SO SORRY FOR YOU.
 

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missy812 writes:

Hey
-My friends dad died around 3 years ago. I was really close with him. After he passed away, she didn't really want to talk about him. Later she realized it is ok to talk about him even if he isnt there with her.
-Realize it is okay to cry. Don't keep everything all bottled up. It is better if you let it out and people can help you.
-Also, I know my family members who have passed away would not like to look down on me and see me upset. Live your life to the fullest, you might not be able to change the situation, but you can make the best of it and realize everything is going to be okay and there are always people there for you.
~missy812
 

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jasabell writes:

well its ok to miss your fam.
 

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buggy13 writes:

my older sister. she's shared custody, but I only she her about every 3 months
 

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082398princess writes:

Hey every1, i know this page is specifically 4 kids with parents who don't live with each other, but my parents dragged me to some country state and so here i am: no friends, peeps to chill with, or family to go see every Sunday while we watch the game. Now I just don't really keep in touch, but my mom says I can only use the phone and not a chatroom b-cse i "need to use my sources that I have available to me" and other things.
 

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*feistlover* writes:

My oldest sister and her little boy live not that far away. But we still only see them once a year if we're lucky.
 

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xoxox93 writes:

My sister and brothers are all in their 20's so i hardly ever see them. I miss all the fun we used 2 have.
 

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horseluvr84 writes:

I just read this story that made me cry!! A girl had this best friend, but then that best friend got a special kind of cancer. It was a garanteed death kind (and this story is true). the day before she died, the girl came over and they said their lasy goodbyes. That night, the best friend died.


IT WAS SO SAD> I HATE THOSE TYPE OF STORIES
ISABEL, HOW DO I STOP CRYING???
 

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Mette writes:

my grandfather died when i was only 1 1/2 years old. i would have liked to have known him longer, because it seems he was someone to look up to, but i know this only from the stories my family tells me.

 

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kitty03 writes:

isabel i need help my grandma died and i need help you are my role model.
 

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ninthmoon writes:

You never truely move on, but you can still have a good time without worrying about it.

 

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bsg_rocks_!! writes:

Keeping pictures of them and email would probably be a good idea. And sending letters! So hope that helps you!!

bsg_rocks_!! smilies/smiley.gif
 

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amatomboy writes:

im lik u & ave. but my dad died when i was 4. its easey 2 get ovr 4 me cuz all my frinds no & dont ask me about it. his mimory coms 2 me now & then but usaully its th last thing on my mind.plus my mom works so much. but i luv my granma & she taks car of me.& wen im sad my dogs make me feel beter. smilies/wink.gif

Marty always makes me feel better when I'm sad too!

Adios,
 

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clunkie13 writes:

my grandfather on my moms side died when i was a baby so i never relly new about him 'cuse i cant remember a thing. my grandma an my moms side pass away when i was six all i can remeber is that i used to go to her complex and wach cartoons an her old T.V.
i miss her soooo much.
when ever i see or smell somthing thst reminds me of her i just cry.
im crying right know just talking about her.
now i still can remeber a lot about her.
How can i move on ,
clunkie13

Hola clunkie13. I'm sorry you're so sad! You should definitely tell your parents or someone else you trust about how bad you feel. It's OK to be sad sometimes (I mean, I'm sad about missing my dad right now!), but you'll feel a lot better if you tell someone else about it.

Adios,
 

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candyflossyboo writes:

isabel i know how it feels. im in years 6. as you know(or you dont) year 6 children go to a place with there class . you stay there for a week. it's so fun but when we sleep i ALWAYS cry because im homesick. but as i said my class came with me so my room mates helped me forget it and have fun becaus if you suck in all the bad stuff you miss out in the good stuff. smilies/cheesy.gif
 

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candyflossyboo writes:

hi isabel my dad doesn't live with me but my friends dad died. you should try going to see him in the holidays. i do that and i feel a bit good that i actually see him. im saying you are a bit lucky because some people don't have dads in their life. plz write me back.

You're so right. Maybe my dad will come to visit us soon!

Adios,
 

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snoopy242 writes:

I talk to them on the phone or i e-mail them.
Or when i miss them i go hang out with the other person that is taking care of me.
 

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lewis writes:

YES i miss my dad. my mom and dad got seerated when i was 3!
 

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crazy4poniesalways writes:

Hi hi, isabel.
I'm adopted, so I'm away from my birth family all the time. 24/7. Yeah, it's hard to know that they're probably still out there, but I've gotten used to it. Here's what might help.
1.You can call and write them.
2.You can take pictures when you have your next visit.
3.If you're really desperate and none of the things suggested will help, talk to a counselor.
HELPED ME!!!!! smilies/wink.gif smilies/wink.gif

I really like those ideas! I think I'll call my dad tonight. Thanks!

Adios,


 

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cherrycoke97 writes:

try to hang out with your dad or mom a lot. if they're not home all the time, try hanging out with your friends a lot like the BSG's! smilies/kiss.gif
 

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violetglow writes:

Whenever I visit my cousin in the next state over, all she does is talk about her friends. Even though I'm with family I kind of miss my own. Maybe it's because my cousin doesnt' pay much attention to me. I'm hoping she'll spend more time with than her friends. smilies/sad.gif
 

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jcbgrl writes:

I know how you feel. My dad passed away when I was a little girl. It's hard to see other girls with their dads because it reminds me of how much I miss him. I sometimes cry because the pain hurts so much. I know god has a reason for everything but i'm still trying to figure out why he decided to take my dad away from me and my family.

Hola jcbgrl. That's so sad about your dad. Do you ever talk to your mom or other family (or your friends) about how you feel? Whenever I miss my dad a lot I talk to my mom or the BSG, and they usually listen and help me feel a lot better.

Adios,
 

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icy.bookworm writes:

My dad has two sisters and one other brother. His brother lives here in Canada with us, while the "sisters" live in the Philippines. We moved here last year and I often sniffle about it. I'm really homesick, but it's not because I miss where I live, it's because I miss my family smilies/sad.gif My Grandfather died before I was born, too. My Grandmother is a really strong woman - she is the only one among her brothers and sisters to be alive.

I know what you mean. To me, being "homesick" isn't really about missing home - it's about missing the people at home! Do you keep in touch with the people you miss? Talking on the phone or even emailing or IMing helps me a lot!

Adios,
 

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purple seashells writes:

Purple Tulips:
love the name and have fun on the site!
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Purple Seashells
 

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labartini writes:

dear izzy.my grandfather and grand mother on my dad's side of the family died before i was born. booooohoooooo!

Hola labartini. You could try getting your dad to tell you stories about your grandparents. You might learn some really cool stuff about your fam.

Adios,
 

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SummerRead34 writes:

I can totally relate. Sometimes when their is peace n my home, I wonder where I come from and who I really am. My cousin and best friend live in Cali thats where I come from. I really miss them, I kee in touch with them by phone and email. But this new year they are coming to vist me and the fam, so I get to know them more. Also I get to know where I come fron and who I am! smilies/kiss.gif
 

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ilr333 writes:

I usually only see my cousins about one time every year, and sometimes I don't get to see them at all!!! They moved to a different state!!

Hola ilr333! That's totally my situation with my family in Mexico. I miss seeing them, but we stay tight by chatting on the phone and email.

Adios,
 

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missy1718 writes:

Well I have both my parents right beside me, I I love having them around, but all my grandparets live on the other side of the world and I feel left out because my friends are always talking about their weekend with their grandparents or what they got for Christmas from their grandparets. I just try to think of the good things in life and think of what I have!
 

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dance101 writes:

hey girl t is ok just think happy thoughts and sorry how ya feel hope u tall to them so soon haha bye bye
 

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labartini writes:

DEAR IZZY.My grand father and mother died before i was born. so,i never got to see them.i'm sorry about your problem. smilies/sad.gif smilies/sad.gif smilies/sad.gif smilies/sad.gif smilies/angry.gif i hope you feel better!!!!!!!!!
 

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Lunatuna writes:

All my grandparents died when none of the children in my family were born. So sad. Every day in church when we're praying, I look up to the ceiling, and wonder if their
angels are looking down at me and my mom.

Hola Lunatuna. Have you asked your mom to tell you stories about your grandparents? I don't get to see my grandparents in Mexico very often, so I get my mom to tell me things she remembers about them, and that makes me feel a lot closer to them.

Adios,


 

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Lunatuna writes:

Dear Isabel,
All my grandparents died before I was born, and there are no photos left of them.
 

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jadebug writes:

dear izzy,
both my parents are alive, but just be thankful that both of your parents are alive. Maybe you can raise money for your family to visit your dad! the BSG can help you. you guys did it when you were trying to raise money for your trip to Montana, and you can surely do it again. write back and tell me what you think!

iuv, jadebug
(PS: i looove to draw!!! It's from my dad's side of the family!)

Hola jadebug! Maybe I can get the BSG to help me raise some money. Good idea!

Adios,
 

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twinlakesgal writes:

hi.i know you are new to the BSG but its fun right? smilies/grin.gif i dont really know you well but i want to! if you like animals or sports you will like Avery, like me and if you like movies and stuff you like Meave.if you like fasion or rate people on there fasion tast you might like Katian and last Cahrlotte, whos very cool but her mom died.so dont say anything to her about her mom k? smilies/grin.gifk .
 

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sluggergirl0707 writes:

What happened Isabel?
 

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isabelfan411 writes:

i had to leave all my familey to move i was so sad but i got used to it smilies/cry.gif
 

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IcePrincess223 writes:

Me? Usually I just pick a hobby that lets me get my express out. Then I go do it. I'm a skater, so maybe you could draw when you're bummed. I also sing, so maybe you could write. Who knows? You might even think up your own comic strip! smilies/kiss.gif

That's a great idea! I'm going to get my sketchpad right now and get to work. Thanks, IcePrincess223.

Adios,
 

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tinkerbell95 writes:

Once me and my mom and sis moved to arknsas for four months without my dad. I really missed Him cause He only got to visit twice. Its hard but we did it for someone we loved smilies/smiley.gif
 

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lilmisskira writes:

My best friend's, Dad had to stay behind when they moved, but she still emails him and I tell her that, wherevr she goes, he'll be with her smilies/cheesy.gif
 

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crazy4poniesalways writes:

My BFF's 'rents are divorced, and I never see her on the weekends cause she gets switched off so much. But she's really strong, and is okay with it. Don't try to handle your parents problems and play matchmaker if their divorced. Let them work it out theirselves.
 

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Holadios123 writes:

I just be strong. Pray for the person I care for and love. Its corny but it helps. Be a strong person.
 

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superstar32 writes:

My friend's mom died last month and it's so hard for her to even think of the word mom ,espicially since she was so close to her . Anyone got advice?I'll take anything and try to cheer her up.
Thanks everyone !!!
smilies/cry.gif

Hola superstar32. That's really sad about your friend's mom. You're a totally good friend for wanting to cheer her up, but make sure she knows you support her when she's feeling down, too. It's definitely OK for her to feel upset right now. Just be a good listener, and she'll prob be really grateful to have you to talk to!

Adios,
 

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vero0313 writes:

My dad has been gone para 5 anos! ireally miss him! we are soo close. were bffs. he writes 2 me and i write back, but i no how u feel! smilies/cry.gif
 

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doubletrouble writes:

i am going on a trip 2 my Grandma's for Thanksgiving and my whole entire family is going 2 be there. and that means lots of bring up of my dad. He died and i am scared to go. those of u with advice, please help me.

Hola doubletrouble. It might be hard to hear stories about your dad when your family gets together, but it's also a good way to learn things about him that you never knew. And you'll probably get the chance to share your own happy memories of him, too. But if you start to feel really uncomfortable or upset, you should definitely tell an adult that you trust (like your mom) right away. Maybe you can hang out with other family members in another room when you start to feel bad.

Adios,
 

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craecutie writes:

i am so sorry smilies/cry.gif
 

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dance101 writes:

well i think happy thoughts even though alot of member s have died


i miss them wawa


bye
 

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doubletrouble writes:

thanx Isabel for the advice. i will use it on monday. smilies/smiley.gif
 

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Izabelrox32 writes:

my great grandma died when I was born. I have a picture of her in my room and every time I look at it i cry. but later I find something good to do like write in my diary. and then i forget all about crying and looking at the pic. you should try ask you mom if you can make Flan or Sugar Skulls with her and soon you will be so destracted my cooking yoou will forget all about your dad just try not to think about it and focus on cooking.

Hola Izabelrox32! (p.s. I like your username!) Getting into a fun activity to help take your mind off stuff is really good advice. Avery told me she plays basketball with her brothers when she starts to miss her dad.

Adios,
 

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finchick925 writes:

so totally!!!! smilies/wink.gif
 

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justme565 writes:

I usually talk to my mother or dad or my bffl ... usually i call them or e them or chat with them... smilies/cheesy.gif it cheers me up usually...
 

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rentluver1996 writes:

My mom has been to the hospital for major knee surgery 9 times. She usually stays for a week but I don't get to see her much. plus my dad is at work all the time when he is not visiting my mom. i kno i should be happy their alive but sometimes its hard.

Yeah, my mom is sick a lot too, and sometimes it's hard for me to talk to people about how worried I am about her. Have you tried talking to your dad when you're feeling lonely? Maybe you too can do something special together. I always feel better when I get to spend time with my dad.

Adios,
 

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muchie writes:

i miss my daddy he's been gone on a buisness trip with his boss
i miss going to the skating rink with him
 

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cuteycat98 writes:

I feel that way too. my sister is in hollywood!!!!!! Just a JK! I wonder how it feels to be you?????????? smilies/wink.gif
 

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booboosarah writes:

My uncle and my grand-pa died. I have this special journal that is ment for me to write to them. Maybe you should get a journal and wirte when you feel sad. It works for me so try it.

Hola booboosarah,

That is excellent advice! A special journal just for thoughts and feelings about loved ones who have died is a great way to express your feelings. I'm so glad it works for you.

Adios,

 

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FashionGirl313 writes:

well when my parents were gone i always have my own fun with out them, but a couple minutes later i sarted to feel sad becuase they left me they say its only for an adult meeting so i can't go but when i feel sad i always think of happy times with my family.
 

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

well i still have both parents, but my dad goes on work trips for a week and my mom goes scarpbooking. i make the best if it when they are gone and hang out with my friends and i forget about them and for katanigirl1996 i have cousins that live two hours away from me and i see them once or twice a month and have tons of fun! my great grandma died two years ago and boy did i cry but i felt good to let my feelings out
 

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meimei11 writes:

I live with my mom and dad but my dad goes away for work so often so I know how you feel! CHEER UP, ISABEL! smilies/wink.gif
 

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doubletrouble writes:

my dad died a year ago and i need some help because my boyfriend doesn't know what to say please answersmilies/sad.gif
doubletrouble

Hola doubletrouble,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Sometimes, it's really difficult to figure out the right way to talk about someone who has died, especially when it's with the person who was closest to him or her. Some people just don't say anything at all because they're afraid of bringing up painful memories or offending someone. The best way to let your boyfriend know about your dad is to bring him up in conversation and show that it isn't painful for you to talk about him. Your boyfriend will probably be relieved to follow your lead.

Adios,


 

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allstar2152 writes:

i live my brother, mom, and dad but my cousins live in New York
 

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fhhockeylax writes:

My older sister lives in New Zealand and I miss her alot. She can only come to visit about once a year because the plane tickets are really expensive. We email eachother, but I'd rather have her back in the US. She says she may come back this summer though, so that is something to look forward to. smilies/smiley.gif
 

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Miley_Ramsey writes:

Hola Isabel,

I moved to another company and had to leave half my family in Canada. My father sometimes travels and i cry for him. But when he's gone, i pretend he's still there sometimes. All you have to do is turn around close your eyes count uno dose treize and look inside your heart, that's where he lives, andhe can't get out

Hola Miley_Ramsey,

Your dad is gone too? I'm so glad that we live in 2007 -- it sounds funny, but I mean that today kids can call, email, IM, text, whatever and communicate with people far away. Thinking about him in my mind works, too :-)

Adios,

 

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TKA96 writes:

Hi Isabel
I haven't really lost a family member, but i have missed a friend, which died from anorexia. I was really sad and I cried almost every night. But now i am pretty much over it though i miss her. What i do when i miss her is look at old pictures of her and me and think of all the great times we had.

Hola TKA96,

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. When a friend dies, you never really get over it, but you do take the memories and the things your friend has taught you as you move forward. Many times, when people pass away, it's not pleasant to think about them in that way. You're right. It's best to look at pictures and think of times when they were happy and healthy.

Adios,

 

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angle28977 writes:

u should go visit him and tack some pics when u r there a look at them when u are alone of ask him to get married to ur mom again
 

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Laxgirl2 writes:

i just moved from Boston to cant tel ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!my dad has 2 go bak up every week and i mis him a lot.especially cuz im really close w/ him.

Hola Laxgirl2,

Sounds like we're in the same situation! My dad lives in Detroit, Michigan, which is very far from Boston. I hope your dad is much closer!

Adios,

 

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purpleTulips writes:

heyy everyone i am new to this website! it soo smilies/cool.gif smilies/cheesy.gif smilies/grin.gif smilies/smiley.gif smilies/smiley.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/wink.gif
 

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singinggirl311 writes:

My grandpa died when none of the kids in my family were born. smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif
 

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singinggirl311 writes:

I know how you feel! My dad goes on trips for weeks. I only get to see the french side of my family once or twice a year smilies/cry.gif
 

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nikandsamfan writes:

My dad died when I was seven and the way I think about it is. He want you to be happy now. So, Do what makes you happy.

Hola nikandsamfan,

That's great advice! If you think about the people who have passed away, ask yourself whether they would want you to feel sad and depressed for a long time, or if they would want you to grieve in your own way and then move forward. Unfortunately, death is a part of life, and all we can do is deal with it the best we can.

Adios,

 

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loachell95 writes:

Well you could go and see them or call them
 

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gigglebot21 writes:

My mom died in a car accadent. I was depressed, and didn't want to talk to anyone. After that, my dad got cancer. Thank God he lived. But then I relized that it was OK to be sad about missing my mom. But that I had other responceabilitys to my family. I still think about her all the time, but i don't let it control my life! just call your dad and talk to some friends! it always helps me to talk about my mom.

Hola gigglebot21,

You're dealing with a very difficult situation, and I like your advice of talking about the family member who has passed away. Many people don't want to talk about loved ones who have passed away, but for other people, it helps them feel like their loved one's memory is being kept alive. Thinking about funny stories or memorable things they said or did might help you feel like they still have an impact on your life -- even after they're gone. Good luck to you and your dad.

Adios,

 

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helperforever writes:

I live here in in LA with my mom and my dad lives in AA with his wife and baby i only get to see him 6 weeks a year.
 

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kekechi writes:

i really dont want to talk about it but i will for yourb sake my uncle bob died and i feel so empty and i feel soory for my autie cause she is in the same house alone and she thinks about him all the time and he is on our sid e of the family and i remember when he always call me perdy not preety perdy cause he from alabama and he would always cheer me upand it brings me to tears cause a picture my sister drew for him when was alive she n never got a chance to give the picture to him and now i feel like nothing please help pleaseeeeeee isabel!!!!

Dear kekechi,

I am so sorry about your uncle. It is very sad when a family member dies, and everyone deals with it in different ways. Sometimes, you don't even feel sad right away. Other times, it's ALL you can think about. Talk about how you're feeling with your family and come up with ways that you can help your aunt feel less lonely. I think it would make you both feel better.

Adios,

 

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Jessy M. writes:

well, my granpa died when i wasn't even born yet. He died becuase of a heart attack. smilies/sad.gif
 

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beaconmaniac writes:

well, i do miss my grandpa he died so i will never see him. but i am sorry Izzy, and why don't you just call him? hope i helped! smilies/smiley.gif

Hola beaconmaniac,

Thanks! I do call him, and that makes me feel a whole lot better!

Adios,

 

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pi11 writes:

I feel bad for you Maeve, but maybe someday things will change! smilies/grin.gif smilies/grin.gif smilies/kiss.gif
 

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katanigirl1996 writes:

I see my cousins usually only three times a year. I wish I could see them every week like some of my friends do with their cousins. But I do eventually see them and i have the best time with them.
 

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2blue500 writes:

my aunt uncle went to paris and i miss them so much smilies/cry.gif smilies/cry.gif smilies/sad.gif
 

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BSG girl914 writes:

My Dad is in the army, so I don`t get to see him much. I e-mail him every so often, and I write him a whole lot! I usually think about what he`s doing and that he`s helping out where ever he is. I feel a lot better, because I know he`s needed out there. smilies/grin.gif

Hola BSG girl914,

You must be so proud of your dad. Will you thank him for us? We appreciate all the men and women out there serving our country. But, it doesn't make us miss them any less.

Any other kids who have moms/dads/aunts/uncles in the military? How do you keep in touch?

Adios,

 

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