Heartbroken, that's all ...
Mom passed a year ago yesterday 5/22
Dad died two days ago 5/21 (only 12 hours before the 22nd)
Now my dog has to be put down.
I can't even 
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(My Dad passed a few Dec 26th's ago -- my Mom passed the following June 26th -- is this a thing, of people together for a long time passing on similar dates? Oh, and I would have been conceived around June 26 many moons ago ...) 
and I'm so sorry for your losses, so many at the same time...It's tough, I know.
Is there anyone you can stay with or call to be with you? Please try not to be alone.
thanks 
although I know it's hard in any case .I've faced the same sort of losses, although not, fortunately for me, so close together...Your post brings tears to my eyes, FirstLight..Be kind to yourself..Our hearts are all with you.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your folks. My parents died a year apart. They couldn't really manage without they other.
I'm also very sorry about your dear dog. That's almost too much.
Be gentle with yourself...these are hard things. We're here for you.
So sorry for your losses.
Tikki
If you have anyone who loves you, hug them. The more hugs the less heartbreak.
Hugs to you. 
Its a lot to bear. You have friends here. 
I am so sorry for your loss. So much heartache. The month of May will never be the same again for you. But when you can, remember the good times with your Mom, Dad, and Pup. That always bring a smile to my face and heart.
my sister and I have both vowed to get our own affairs in order..
sorry for your losses too
I haven't cried much today, numbness I guess.
I hate that I have to wait till I get paid Friday to help my puppy cross the Rainbow Bridge. The local shelter will do it for $60, I can't be with her when they do it. Dont know if I can handle that, I dont want her to be scared and think I just dumped her.
The vet charges between $150-200... I just dont have much money, especially since my coming paycheck took a hit from losing hours to go to the hospital.
I wish there was an easy solution.
(My partner says she's got enough valium we could do it here... but I can't bury her in the yard, the bears & coyotes would dig her up. which is a horrific thought)
I hate that she's suffering
my cousin had someone come to her house for one of her cats.
also, if your pet passes at home you can still take their body to a vet.
i'd find out more about treating your dog at home... in case there was a problem (seizures, pain, etc.)
i'm so sorry you lost your dad -- and mom -- and now another special loved one.
glad you're not alone and there is someone to help you through this sorrowful time
I am sending you kind thoughts and hugs. Please continue to post and allow your DU community to offer a shoulder to lean on.
Remember, Karma will not ever plate you more than you can handle even if it feels that way.
(Apologies for talking in metaphors, but this was the sold advice that helped me most)
Grief is a bitter hard candy lodged in your throat that you can't make go away all at once. You must take opportunities to acknowledge it's there and lick away at it in your own time. Allow yourself space to grieve and don't push it down or try to forget about it so it won't rise up and choke you at unexpected moments that aren't on your terms. Don't neglect opportunities to remember and reminisce with joy or tears which will melt it down to a level where you can live comfortably alongside it.
My cousin warned me and this exact thing happened: there will be a time in the future when everything is done and your thoughts are clear and you think you're okay. You'll be sitting quietly with no interruption and that's when your brain will decide to remove a long-standing buffer of shock designed to protect you and finally allow you to purge the grief. You want that bitter candy to be the size of a breath mint rather than a gobstopper at that time when your psyche decides to cough it up. The more familiar and experienced you are with the taste will make that moment more cathartic than traumatic when it does happen and you can finally chew through it.
All I got were requests for donations in hand-addressed No 10 envelopes -- The estranged and disinherited one - First from the facility my dad, mom, and brother died in; then from the facility that's just down the road - all right, 30 miles down the road. Who died in that one, I wonder...or should??? Sorry, guess that anger stage still pops out; none of them ever asked or provided me help of any kind in those trying situations.
I'm glad your experience hasn't been conflicted. My thoughts rest on FirstLight's painful grief and of the everlasting loss of new joys with loved ones gone, that now will soon include the life and loving ways of her furbaby. May I join with others on this post expressing my deep condolences and a plea that she finds the strength of unconditional love for her pup to attend his crossing. Group hugs, peace, and comfort to you, FirstLight. I know none of us need be alone and bereft, and I've come to the conclusion that it's never a shame to need each other.
memories from the past. It was so helpful to me to talk about my parents, husband, brother, pets and look at old family pictures in the days after they died. You will find the strength to go on. They are still with you in spirit.
Hope folks around you are supportive.
Sending cyber
Lost my mom 5 years ago this week. Don't know why the date eludes me.
I've always thought there should be a law of the universe that prevents one from being overloaded with too much grief in too short a time. But alas, there is no such law.
Thinking of you.
I'm so sorry! 😢
Holding you in my heart!
so much to have to endure in such a short time. 💔
Here's a flower I photographed a couple of days ago.
I hope it brings you some comfort.
up here, the "creeks" we like to play in on hot summer day are RAGING rivers, WAYYY over their normal lip... it's amazing and there's Still a ton up top waiting to melt too!
I heard we might get a wetter summer this year too, we need it. Maybe this wont be such a bad fire season
so much heartache; ....and tragic turns. I hope you can find some solace; no words.😿 🥀
This is so much to endure…
Wishing you extra strength and increasing moments of relief in the depths of this.
Hugs hugs hugs, so sorry… you will get through this, though, you will.
It’s good that you shared this. It means we can all know and keep a vigil with you. You do not mourn alone.
My condolences on your losses.
May you have better days ahead.
My mom passed on 5/22 as well - 15 yrs ago.
Take it minute by minute.
Take care. We are here for you!
One major loss is bad enough but when they start piling up, it feels like you're alone in the world - especially parents and pets.
That's a lot of grief. Please be as kind to yourself as you can (sleep, walks, good food, time to cry--or not). Connecting with your sister.
Sending a big hug!
Please keep us posted on how you are.
