conv: My father passed away 2 1/2 years ago. We didn't know he had a life-threatening illness and it really traumatized our family. The unexpected loss was so agonizing and painful for us. My father passed away about 2 years ago. It was so very difficult for me and very unexpected. We didn't know he had a life-threatening illness and weren't prepared in any way for his sudden departure from us. I'm very sorry to hear that.  Losing anyone close to you_comma_ especially a parent would be very hard.  Are you close to other members of your family and were you able to help each other through it? Yes_comma_ my family and I are close and we were there for each other. But_comma_ my sister had passed away around 6 years before_comma_ by committed suicide. The last few years have been very difficult. I bet it has.  Keep sticking by with your family.  I'm sure you are all there for each other more than you know.