It has been a year or more and I still miss them every day. Is something wrong with me?

no — love does not end with mourning rites; but if grief still stops you living, it is wise to seek support.

The 13 days and the first year give grief a shape, but they are not a deadline for the heart. Missing a parent, spouse or child for the rest of one's life is natural; the Hindu way of remembering — annual śrāddha, Pitṛ Pakṣa, photos, favourite dishes on special days — actually assumes that love continues.

What usually changes is the weight. Over time, many people find that the loss sits alongside joy instead of crushing it. If after a long time you still cannot sleep, eat, work, or find any meaning, or if you feel hopeless, that is a sign to speak with a doctor or counsellor — this is care, not weakness.

Spiritual practice can help carry it: a few minutes of daily japa, reading the Gītā, serving others in the loved one's name. Think of each act of kindness as continuing their life through yours.

Source: common teaching; grief-support guidance · Help in India: Tele-MANAS 14416

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