How do I cope with this loss and the overwhelming empty feelings?

Im so sorry for your loss, my mother nearly died in January when she sufferd a stroke, she is still with us thank goodness. My father died 26 years ago. The anwser to your question is quite simply time, time and I repeat time. I still cry for my dad all these years on, but its does get easier. Please do take care of your own health at this time, you will be so low and will catch all sorts. As NA has advised take vitamins and do look after you health. xxx