How do I cope with the loss of my dad after 15 years?

Oh my dear, you don’t want to let go of the memory of your Dad, what you want to do is let go of the hurt and not focus on his death. We never stop missing a loved one who has passed away, rather we get used to them not being around. I cannot imagine how you must have felt growing up without a Father, it must have been very painful for you and to lose him at such a young age too. However, ask yourself this, is this how your Father would want you to behave, would he want you to constantly shed tears, mourn his passing, or would he want you to live your life in a manner that would make him proud? Make a deal with yourself, pick a day, like Fathers day or his birthday, or the day he passed. On that day, rather than be sad choose to celebrate his life and what a wonderful Dad he was, then if you feel the need to, cry a little, but only for say five minutes, that is the longest you will allow yourself to be sad. Keep a photograph in a special place of honor. One last thing, see if you can find a good councilor who can help you thorough your feelings of grief, pray to god for strength and courage (if you are religious) and try to focus on the living, the people who have blessed your life and love you now.

Take care and I hope you find the inner peace you are searching for. :)