It’s been 8 long years since I lost my dad

Apologies for any mistakes, this is my first post. I just wanted a space to get this off my chest.

Tomorrow is the eighth anniversary of losing my dad. It happened when I was 14. I didnt realize how much the date was gonna affect me. Obviously its tough, but I felt prepared and okay. Today my body just seemed to start shutting down on me. I was low on energy, cranky, and didn’t have much appetite. The emotions all hit me tonight and I just feel empty and sad. Day to day grief gets a bit easier to carry, but the anniversary of his death never does.