my dad could still be alive, but he's not. | Jenneral HQ
cw: death dad died this summer, from his first heart attack, barely a week after his 57th birthday. i get the first call at 11:30pm from mom, who lived...
my dad could still be alive, but he's not. – Jenneral HQ 🌠 my dad could still be alive, but he's not. 11 Nov, 2025 cw: death dad died this summer, from his first heart attack, barely a week after his 57th birthday. i get the first call at 11:30pm from mom, who lived in toronto with him and my brother. she says to not worry, but dad's in the hospital, and i should plan to visit first thing tomorrow morning. she calls again, 15 minutes later, and says that i should try to head back that night. she calls a final time at midnight, asking me where i was. i just got in the cab, i say. i think you m
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