A question for my fellow Atheists

[LNM]

I had to put down my sweet kitty yesterday and would like to post a FB message about it. I know RIP doesn't do it. Do any of you have suggestions for an alternative? I've seen "Will be remembered" but that sounds more like something for a distant friend or co-worker.

Thanks

[Warpy]

1. Funny, I rarely announce things like that when they happen

because I don't want any of that rainbow bridge glurge in return. People always mean well when they post it but it doesn't help, it only adds nausea to grieving for a furry friend.

If anyone asks, I'll say Sweet Kitty left this life X weeks ago and I miss her every day.

[LNM]

2. that's a really good point.

I had friends calling last night trying to comfort me but there were a few that comforted me by telling me about their pets dying. Not real helpful at the time.

[beam me up scottie]

3. I wish I had some good advice.

After a bad experience I don't do FB anymore but I understand your wish to announce it.

Maybe something that gives a few details so that you won't get a barrage of questions? People mean well but leaving one alone to process their grief is important too.

I'll be thinking of you and your kitty (hugging my guy Beaker now, 'cuz he's closest)

[LNM]

4. Thanks, I think what you and Warpy have said is good advice

I don't think I want to deal with the Rainbow Bridge or blessings or any other religious expressions in response to my post.

[beam me up scottie]

5. I understand.

If you need to talk you know where to find us.

[Gelliebeans]

6. I don't know if this helps?

I have used "in loving memory". I am sorry for your loss. I don't know if that would provoke more or less discussion on something so meaningful and personal to you.

[progressoid]

8. "In loving memory". That's what I would say too. n/t

[Curmudgeoness]

7. I am sorry your kitty had to be put down.

Always hard to do, and necessary.

If you do want to post a message on FB, write a tribute to your kitty with some humor and good memories. Or you might want to use "You were loved" or "You will not be forgotten".

Personally, I don't get offended by the rainbow bridge (it makes me tear up every time, even if I think it is bunk) or by the prayers or other religious comments. I realize that those people have no other way to express themselves, and they do mean well.

[LNM]

9. Thank you all

I still need to think about it some. Thanks for all the hugs.

[LiberalAndProud]

10. Maybe it's enough to say

I miss her or

I miss him.

I offer you my condolences, LNM, and all that that word fails to express.
((LNM))

[Saffron]

11. Thank you

How about "Thank you for adding so much to my life"?