Re: I thought I was doing better, then my world caved in!

[Guest guest]

I don`t know how to handle this one. I`m taking his death okay, but I wonder why

in the world we ever get pets. Today I want to get rid of everyone I have just

to never have to face this feeling again. I want her to get rid of hers too. I

know that`s all wrong.. But it`s in there. I`m trying to run I guess.

Hi

I am so sorry you and your daughter are going through so many losses and

heartache. It seems that trouble often comes in 3's.

We risk the pain of losing our pets, because we also receive their unconditional

love. You are both going through all the grieving steps.

There are many days when I miss the dog we had when I was a kid. Actually, we

had Rebel until he was about 16. He was always there to listen to any of mine or

my siblings troubles.

Right now the hurt is so great, but I know in your heart you realize that your

pets love and affection is worth it.

I hope you will gently guide your daughter to see a counselor. It doesn't need

to be a psychiatrist, a kind counselor will be just fine.

A divorce, bankruptcy, loss of her home, are up there in the top 10 areas of

tremendous stress. It's too much for you to be the only one she can rely on, and

too complicated.

Please just be a gentle listening post for her, and like I said guide her to a

counselor. There are places who charge by a sliding scale.

You can't fix things for her. It's hard, I know.

Kaylene

[Guest guest]

(((( and your daughter)))))))) I am so sorry to hear about all the

problems. Remember that these should pass. I can understand how hard it is to

lose your horse. I cried for days when my cat of 17 years passed on. I knew he

was going. I laid him on a pillow and had him sleeping by me the night before

he passes. We buried him with the ashes of his buddy (our english bulldog

Tilly). they were together for 10 years. They rest on a small hill in the

backyard next to my garden. I can look out my kitchen window and feel that they

are at peace.

I have buried several beloved pets and I keep going back for more.

I am a sucker for animals. they always remain with us in our hearts and

memories.

Please let your daughter know I feel for her. Take care and I hope things

improve real soon.

Lots of hugs,

Tami

--- R wrote:

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> Thank you to everyone who responded to me. Every one of those responses gave

me good thoughts to try and live by. I was feeling lighter and thinking I could

do it.

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> Where does it end. When can my daughter get a break. I don`t even know if a

tow truck will help her today. She came home last night from work,