Members Jvon2010 Posted June 23, 2022 Members Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 weeks ago I made the decision to put my best friend of 14 to sleep. I know he wasn't doing well and he seemed tired. But I still feel I shouldn't have let him go. I had him since he was 4 months old. I miss him so much and I just got his ashes back today. I've done nothing but cry on and off since I got them. I just want my boy back. I don't wanna be around anymore without him. I feel my world stopped. He helped me with my grandpa's death 2 years ago. I'm not ok and I know it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted June 23, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss, it's the hardest thing in the world (to me), I lost my beautiful boy 8/16/19, there isn't "getting over him" only learning to live with the changes...and it seemed to change everything. It's been quite a trek since. Perhaps you might consider writing stories about his life, it helped me, I never wanted him forgotten, he was so special. He only got 11 1/2 years before the C-word got him. Hoping this brings you some comfort, I truly believe we'll be together again... Comfort for Grieving Animal Lovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kamoore Posted July 23, 2022 Members Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 I let my dog go yesterday and feel so much guilt. She was sick and hurting but I still feel like I failed her. I understand your loss and I am so sorry for your grief. The guilt feels like an enormous silent cavern, I am so sorry for your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted July 23, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 @kamoore I am so sorry that you too are hurting from this grief pain...so fresh and so very painful. I doubt you slept much. I followed my son home after having put my dog to sleep and then burying him...I couldn't see through the tears. He was trying to distract me, but it didn't work. It's the hardest thing, and the triggers that are around are many...their food and water bowls, leash, toys, the spots they used to lay on. Everywhere in your mind's eye you see them. My heart goes out to you in your grief. Please know that your feelings that you failed her were just that...feelings, not facts. I hope you will read the articles I posted, as well as the video. Comfort for Grieving Animal Lovers A Dangerous Villain: GuiltBreaking the Power of GuiltA Dangerous Villain: Guilthttp://www.pet-loss.net/guilt.shtmlhttp://www.griefhealing.com/article-loss-and-the-burden-of-guilt.htmhttps://www.griefhealingblog.com/2019/08/pet-loss-when-guilt-overshadows-grief.htmlhttps://www.griefhealingblog.com/2017/07/pet-loss-when-guilt-goes-unresolved.html I hope this short video brings you some comfort and peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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