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BIGGEST FEAR

My dad dying suddenly three years ago has left me with overwhelming fear of death

DEAR DEIDRE: EVER since my dad died suddenly three years ago I have an overwhelming fear of death.

I am an only child and since his death my mum has had a heart attack and I’ve had a cancer scare.

I’m 45. I’ve never been married or had children but I have a partner who is 15 years older than me.

I spend my time worrying about what will happen.

My mum is 70 and I can’t help but worry about my own life when, or if, I reach her age.

She is desperately sad without my dad and tells me how much she just wants to be with him.

I live in fear of losing my mum and being alone in the world.

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DEIDRE SAYS: It is the biggest fear we all have to face but it should not stop you living your life.

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