The Death Of Your Father

All of us have dads, whose death can be shattering. Here are some guidelines for facing that critical loss.

By Neil Chethik

Sigmund Freud called it “the most poignant loss” of his life. Sean Connery termed it “a shattering blow.” Norman Mailer likened it to “having a hole in your tooth. It’s a pain that can never be filled.” Each year, more than 1.5 million American boys and men lose their fathers to death. And like the three men mentioned above, most are unprepared.

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