Losing My Father

As an ICU & Palliative Care doctor, I've seen many patients pass away over the years. But losing my own father four years ago was a completely different experience. He passed away in Ghana while I was in Canada, and I wasn't able to be there with him in his final days. It was one of my biggest regrets, and it still weighs heavy on my heart. Dealing with the loss was difficult. At the time, I was working a lot and focused on research and clinical activities. Looking back, I wish I had made more space for grieving. I wish I had taken the time to really process what was happening and allow myself to properly mourn the loss. It's important to recognize the weight of our emotions during times of grieving and to allow ourselves the time and space to feel them. Losing my father was a reminder that life is short. It made me look at my kids differently and appreciate them even more. It also changed my perspective at work. When I see someone passing away, I can relate to what it's like to lose a

As an ICU & Palliative Care doctor, I've seen many patients pass away over the years. But losing my own father four years ago was a completely different experience. He passed away in Ghana while I was in Canada, and I wasn't able to be there with him in his final days. It was one of my biggest regrets, and it still weighs heavy on my heart. Dealing with the loss was difficult. At the time, I was working a lot and focused on research and clinical activities. Looking back, I wish I had made more space for grieving. I wish I had taken the time to really process what was happening and allow myself