When my maternal grandmother died, my mom told me that no matter how old you are, when your parents die you feel like an orphan.

Now, of course, it's going to be different if you're young and still dependent on them. However, my father died in May, and I understand what my mother said. I'm 56 years old, but still I feel untethered. I keep thinking of things to tell my dad. Worse, I have questions I'd like to ask him.