((Pinksoil))
I hope you feel a teeny bit better today. I was just thinking about you and what a beautiful and strong attachment you had with your father. I don't think it's something you would want to try and replace or "get over." It was probably your lifeline when you were a kid. At some point, I hope you find the strength and love of that attachment is still in your heart. Until then, using T as the person you can connect with is probably the best idea.
Your dad sounds like he was quite a wonderful person.