I Lost My Dad Weeks After Losing My Dear Friend – Lilian Esoro

Lilian Esoro

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has opened up about the double tragedy of losing her father just weeks after the passing of a dear friend.

In an emotional post shared on her Instagram page, she described the experience as being stopped in her tracks by the cold, wild wind of grief.

Esoro revealed that her father, who led her to Christ, passed away suddenly. She admitted that she has tried to keep busy with social activities and work, but nothing feels the same.

According to her, the grief is heart-wrenching and difficult to explain, with waves of sadness hitting her unexpectedly.

She wrote:
"A few weeks ago, just as I was gearing up to take a breather from the rude shock of the passing of my dear friend, my life took another unexpected turn. A man who was an integral part of my life—the man who led me to Christ, my only living parent, my Dad—passed away suddenly. Once again, I was stopped in my tracks by the cold, wild wind of grief."

"Since his passing, I have tried to bury myself in social activities, working and planning events to keep my mind and soul busy. But the truth is, nothing feels quite the same. This kind of grief is different. It is heart-wrenching and almost impossible to explain. Some days, I am genuinely happy. Other days, a wave of sadness hits me so suddenly and so deeply that I almost don't know what to do with it or how to react."

"Through it all, I'll say… it is well with my soul. God is still God! With him there is no controversy. Thank you, my amazing family and friends, for your love, prayers, and upliftment during this time. Thank you, and God bless you all."