SA Woman Finds Out About Dad’s Passing Through Social Media, Leaves Her Heartbroken

• A lady left many people on TikTok in their feelings after she shared a heartwrenching story concerning her father
• The video of the stunner gained massive traction on the internet, gathering loads of views, likes and comments
• People reacted to the babe's clip as they flooded the comments section, showering her with heartwarming messages
• Briefly News spoke to lay counsellor and emotional support expert Astrid Daries on the psychological impact of discovering a loved one’s passing through social

A young woman shared a heartbreaking story regarding her dad, and people were moved by her revelation.

Woman hurt seeing video of her dad's passing

It was certainly a devasting day when TikTok user @kuhle.b99 encountered her father's video on the internet. The lady expressed that she saw a clip of how her dad's death circulating on social media, which "hurt" to the core.

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The whole experience of witnessing her father's passing through the media has numbed @kuhle.b99's pain of being 'hurt.'

@kuhle.b99's footage on the video platform captured the attention of many South Africans, clocking over 178k views along with thousands of likes and comments within a few hours of its publication.

Watch the video.

The psychological impact of discovering a loved one’s passing through social

While speaking to Briefly News lay counsellor and emotional support expert Astrid Daries said losing a loved one is a challenging experience, and the grieving process typically involves seven stages

Astrid went on to explain the seven stages, saying:

"Denial, shock, bargaining, testing, anger, depression, and acceptance. When such devastating news is received through social media, it can significantly prolong this process. Individuals often face additional challenges moving through each stage, particularly in reaching the ultimate goal of acceptance."

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She added that hearing about a loss via social media can create a sense of "emotional distance."

"While the information is known, it may be difficult to fully process and understand that the loved one is truly gone. This can result in individuals remaining in the denial stage for an extended period, delaying their progression through the other stages of grief. Furthermore, some may feel hurt or isolated by the lack of personal communication, as they may not have been informed through close channels. This can compound feelings of anger or resentment, further complicating the grieving process."

What coping mechanisms can help individuals manage the shock of seeing their loved one’s death portrayed in a viral video?

The lay counsellor and emotional support expert said that finding a support group of individuals who can empathise with your experience can be incredibly helpful during the grieving process.

"Sharing your feelings and communicating with others who understand your pain can reduce feelings of isolation during this challenging time. Additionally, a support group provides a safe space to express and process your grief, helping you navigate the complex emotions you may be experiencing and offering encouragement as you work through each stage of your journey," said Astrid.

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Mzansi rallies around the woman

The hun's story touched the online community, which headed to the comments section to sympathise with the young lady.

Lindymancuthuxakw said:

"Sending virtual hugs."

Jamelamathy added:

"Sorry for your loss, my dear; this is so sad."

Elvin Sin commented:

"Sending love sis."

Linda Ray James

"I'm sorry. I hope you heal from this."

Membi_x expressed:

"This is the most painful thing ever! This should be a lesson to stop taking the content of accidents or any content of sm1 being in danger. That video will always live in her head and seeing her dad's last moment."

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Briefly News previously reported that a South African man and widower, Mavundla Phillip, opened up about one of his most heart-wracking experiences of losing his wife after less than two weeks of marriage.

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Phillip explained that they were involved in a car accident when his wife’s life was cut short. Mzansi could not bear the man’s pain and offered him their sincerest condolences in the comments section.

Source: Briefly News