re: Does it get easier(losing a family member)?

Honestly, it takes longer than a few months to start healing. I generally start to feel better after a full year....after all of the birthdays and holidays have passed you will start to feel better. Remember that it is not disrespectful to put away photos, etc. that remind you of your dad....tha last thing he would want is for you to be making yourself miserable because of his memory. Finally, when you think you have had enough time to grieve, if you are still not improving, see a grief counselor....sometimes just a session or two will do a world of good.