She was a Hero; Not A Saint

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16. Thank you for sharing your story.

Many of us can relate to the grief of losing loved ones. It hurts so much because of the love that makes us feel so rich and happy to have someone so close to us in our lives. Their passing leaves a hole that cannot be filled. The feeling of loss never goes away completely, but in time after the first full year without them, it's possible to think of them with a smile for the good times and to feel grateful for having known them despite the pain of losing them.

Hang in there. A double loss makes the pain greater. But one step at a time will get you through to the time when you speak fondly of both your mother and your dog with a smile and can tell favorite stories about them.