If you're the eldest child without a (same s*x) parent, who do you go to for advice?

Question

To those who are the eldest children in their families and who have lost or do not communicate with their same s*x parent (if you're a man you cannot contact your father and if you're a woman you cannot contact your mother), how did losing your mother or father affect you, and who do you go to for advice?

Just curious. Thanks! :)

Answer 1

I would go to a family member that I felt close to, cousin, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.

Answer 2

Friends Older Siblings

Answer 3

my nan was one i could always turn to for advice.

Answer 4

I am a woman and do not have my mother. My father and I are close, so I talk to him about most things. The other things I talk about with my friends which was not a good thing when I was a teenager. I did and do not have female relatives nearby to talk to. I am the oldest of 5 children. All of my siblings are boys. So, I couldn't talk to them either, lol.