It doesn't need to be a full-time gig and age is inconsequential.
The idea here is two fold. First, get out and talk to people. Retreating into a cave is the single worst mistake that people make. Force yourself to get out there and talk to people.
It sounds like it might be good for you to go to a couple of local conferences / meetups in your area. Go to them regularly. Talk to people - convey your Father's advice. This way, you'll still feel connected to him.
There are likely people who will appreciate your advice. Talk individually with these people (coffee, whatever), maybe sit on a steering board - whatever works. The idea here is that in doing this, you will not only be "getting out of your cave", but you'll be helping (mentoring) others and making a bad situation (even a little bit) better by passing on this valuable advice.
Honestly though, this is the sort of stuff that a shink will help you with. Grief is 50% to 80% of a good shrink's job - you're not alone. They will be able to talk with you and give you waaaay better stuff than this to do.
The idea here is two fold. First, get out and talk to people. Retreating into a cave is the single worst mistake that people make. Force yourself to get out there and talk to people.
It sounds like it might be good for you to go to a couple of local conferences / meetups in your area. Go to them regularly. Talk to people - convey your Father's advice. This way, you'll still feel connected to him.
There are likely people who will appreciate your advice. Talk individually with these people (coffee, whatever), maybe sit on a steering board - whatever works. The idea here is that in doing this, you will not only be "getting out of your cave", but you'll be helping (mentoring) others and making a bad situation (even a little bit) better by passing on this valuable advice.
Honestly though, this is the sort of stuff that a shink will help you with. Grief is 50% to 80% of a good shrink's job - you're not alone. They will be able to talk with you and give you waaaay better stuff than this to do.