Ten years I lost my Burmese cat Eva. I still miss her. A DAY after she died I knew I was going to get another cat. A WEEK after she was killed I started the process of finding another cat. I wasn't even grieving - I was still in shock. The grief was horrific and lasted months, but my TWO new...
Remind yourself that, ultimately, we can NEVER save them. Forgiveness for yourself comes from knowing you did what anyone reasonable would expect from someone that cares for an animal. The very fact that you are on this board, and clearly in pain, suggests very strongly that you did that and...
It's been years since I lost my little Eva, and I still think about her often. There is no timeline for Grief, and no end-date for love.
No-one here will judge you in the slightest.
I DO question your guilt. I see no failing in your actions, no lack of love and care in your words. You did...
Saw this today and thought of you
I Walk With You
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
I was close to...