<p>Nothing to add to all this wise advice, except that a single visit with a minister or priest, or a therapist, or some trusted adult who is outside of the family, might help.</p>
<p>Also, I am thinking that any losses to your career are easily recouped, including that internship. I would think that if you explained the situation, any organization or company would give you another chance at that internship opportunity.</p>
<p>Many of us have had similar experiences in our lives. It is helpful to acknowledge that your father’s illness is causing a little bit of anger and frustration about your own goals. This is not selfish, but is normal and healthy to feel. Maybe acknowledging that that can clear your head a little and then you can decide what is best.</p>
<p>It may sound harsh, but your father is not going to be around for much longer. You are. Also, he maybe less and less conscious of who is around. You need to think about his feelings, yes, but most of all, as others have said, if you imagine yourself 20 years from now, what scenario do you want to look back on without regret?</p>
<p>I am not prejudging. I don’t think there is an easy answer. But you do have a lot of time for studies and work, and it does make a difference that you already have your BS and are “exploring,” which can be done anytime. </p>
<p>I am assuming that the social life you had in college is no longer an issue, since most grads have moved on. If you were still an undergrad, I agree with you that maintaining your newly improved social life would be important for your life too.</p>
<p>Good luck, and I am so sorry about your father.</p>