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In reply to the discussion: How many of you still grieve over the loss of your pet? [View all]LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)59. I'm sorry for your loss.
I know what you mean about not being able to breathe. After I had to have my cat, Gabriel, put to sleep, I remember just coming home and sitting on my couch and just feeling like ice. It was the first time I realized how close grief is to fear.
I think it's worse because there are those out there who don't realize what a huge, huge loss this is. You just sort of have to pretend it's not happening in some circles and know that there are those who just don't understand.
But there are those who do.
Thanks for the hugs. I'll be thinking of you, Sara, and Lance.
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Every single one of them.... Of course the most recent is still the most painful loss...
hlthe2b
Feb 2014
#4
I grieved for one of my cats for about 2 years. I believe that a lot of grief over other issues in
raccoon
Feb 2014
#9
For Moggy and Willy-bear, I've gotten to the point of sad but fond memories. They passed 2007/09.
haele
Feb 2014
#17
After fourteen years together, I don't know if I/we will ever get over it.
truebluegreen
Feb 2014
#43
I still grieve over the loss of every pet, and can remember the feel of every one of their heads
Tom Ripley
Feb 2014
#46
Yeah, its just a shame that we outlive them. It really hurts when they go
Trailrider1951
Feb 2014
#62
You're a wonderful human being to even be thinking of others in the midst of your own grief.
IrishAyes
Feb 2014
#66