Today is the 8 year anniversary of losing my dad. I got a tattoo yesterday of his handwriting in his memory and I’m feeling really down. My partner is not in a great place with his mental health, and his mum has also been unwell, so I don’t want to put any more on him. When he is in a low place mentally, he can’t deal with anything that might give him sadness, so I feel like I am hiding my grief today, and it’s lonely. My partner is my best friend & it’s really hard that I don’t feel like I can show my sadness today. Do I tell him I’m feeling sad? I don’t want him to put a brave face on if it’s going to make him worse but all I want is a hug & to have a little cry because today is a really hard day for me. Also, does it ever get easier? Every year I hope but every year it hurts the same.
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Hi @Sophiepd26
Thank you so much for sharing this with the community 
. A tattoo of your dad’s handwriting is a lovely way to remember him on the 8th anniversary. I am sorry that you are feeling so down; no matter how long it’s been, anniversaries and special occasions can be an especially painful time. I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support, but I just wanted to let you know that you have been heard and you are not alone.
Take good care,
Alex
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