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Woman Reveals Last Thing Dad Wrote To Her Before He Died: ‘Don’t Tell Mom’

Woman Reveals Last Thing Dad Wrote To Her Before He Died: ‘Don’t Tell Mom’

Summary

A Florida woman, Gabbi Fernandez, shared a heartfelt final message from her late father as the 10th anniversary of his death approaches. Her father, Terry Donohue, died after battling Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in 2016. Fernandez has now shared her story on TikTok to help her cope and find meaning in her grief.

Key Facts

  • Gabbi Fernandez's father, Terry Donohue, passed away on July 11, 2016, from respiratory illness.
  • Before losing consciousness, Donohue wrote a note to his daughter saying, "Seeing you was the best thing in the world, don't tell mom."
  • Donohue was in the Intensive Care Unit and had been intubated to help with his breathing.
  • Fernandez was 17 when her father died, just before starting her senior year of high school.
  • A study in 2021 found that around 50% of teens who lost a parent faced struggles with grief.
  • Fernandez shared her father's message on TikTok to help her manage her grief.
  • The message from her dad has taken on new meaning for Fernandez after becoming a mother.
  • Fernandez's mom supported her decision to share the story publicly.
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