Moving on after a parent’s death isn’t possible because you can never “move on.”
The pain is too deep to so call “move on” from.
I personally like to use the words “learn to cope with” instead of “move on.”
It just sounds better and is easier on the mind.
Moving on is more like learning to forget him/her. Yon can’t and shouldn’t forget him/her.
You want to remember and embrace your memories in order to heal.
At first, your memories will be your worst enemy. You will get pass this stage.
Then, the stories will be part of your happiness. They are all you have left anyways.
It’s okay to cry. In fact, I highly recommend crying. Because it can help you release your sorrow building up.
The truth is you will cry over the strangest things too. It’s okay, let the tears fall down.
Soon the tears will pass and you will feel better. Nothing is wrong with crying.
After a crying episode happens, try to think of how you turn this sad memory into a happy one.
Don’t tell yourself it’s not possible. Because it is. You just have to let yourself find the happiness.
If you don’t, you will only be draining yourself. You can’t do that. Because your mom/dad would want you to continue to live your life.
Yes, it’s going to feel impossible. Again, it won’t be if you let yourself see the happiness in life without him/her.
It’s always going to be painful, but the pain isn’t a bad thing.
Why, because pain can make you stronger and achieve things that you never thought you could do before.
Lastly, don’t feel sorry for yourself. Because it’s only going to bring you down.