02/09/2026
💙 Father's Day can be complicated.
For many people, Father's Day is a day of celebration.
But for those who have lost their dad, it can also bring a deep sadness, a heaviness of loss, grief and longing for someone who is no longer here.
These feelings are a normal response to loss. They are our mind and heart acknowledging that what once was, is no longer.
It can be tempting to shy away from those feelings, but sometimes giving them permission to be there, rather than pushing them away, can help us move through them.
Yes, it can be challenging.
Yes, there can be heartache.
And yes, there may be feelings of guilt, sadness, fear, frustration or even anger.
But there can also be love, connection and beautiful memories.
One way of making space for grief is through remembering.
This Father's Day, you might choose to honour your dad by:
💙 Doing something you used to do together; a favourite meal, movie, game or place.
💙 Creating a playlist of songs you both loved.
💙 Putting together a collage of photos, tickets, cards or other things that hold special memories.
💙 Learning more about a hobby, sport or interest he enjoyed. You might discover a new connection to something he loved.
💙 Creating a photo folder on your phone or a slideshow to watch and remember.
💙 Completing something from his bucket list that he never had the chance to do.
💙 Writing him a letter saying the things you wish you could still say. You might keep it, read it aloud, or place it somewhere meaningful.
💙 Starting a new ritual or tradition that gives you a way to remember him throughout the year.
There is no right or wrong way to spend Father's Day when someone you love is no longer here.
Make it yours.
Find a way to remember, honour and celebrate your dad that feels meaningful to you.
Because grief and love can exist together and sometimes, remembering is one of the ways we continue that connection.
This Father's Day, give yourself permission to remember. 💙
