Reply #15: I'm so sorry, Dem

[Jo March]

I know how it feels. On 12/23/1998, my beloved Patches gave her last breath in my arms. I remember saying, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry" over and over again. The first week is the hardest when you call and they aren't there and then you realize that they aren't there.

Honey, you just put your head down and cry. It will help. Allow yourself to mourn. It will take time. It will take a lot of time and don't let anyone tell you that you should "get over it" or "move on" or anything like that. You take your time and work through this.

I understand about wanting to chop your arms off but your arms touched that sweet baby in his last moments. I would not have wanted my Patches to die without feeling me. He left this life violently but he had you and that was a comfort to him. I'm sure of it.

:hug: to you.