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blue_jay

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20. That's a lot of people (in my book dogs, cats, etc. are people too)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 04:36 PM
Thursday

I thought I'd lost a lot of people and though I've never counted, your list sounds longer. I like to believe they are all still with us in some form or another, especially those dearest to us. I doubt that idea helps now. I am going through my own recent grieving process, and what seems like a perpetual grieving process over many years. I don't know if you'll find the perfect counselor though there are good ones out there, I had a great one used guided meditation and hypnosis training who I no longer have access to. Perhaps look for those who focus on PTSD and somatic techniques as well as grief, or consider acupuncture if you are open to it. I used that for a particularly traumatic loss, I went to a school for 5 element provider though if you decide to go that route make sure it is one who uses more gentle techniques, many are not. Try to remember to breathe and go outside in nature if you can, it can be very soothing. Allow yourself to cry when you can, get the pain out. Nature and standing or sitting barefoot on the grass is really good for depression. And of course know that there are many in this community who support you. Being alone, is not so good. Sending you caring, peaceful energy. It is sometimes harder being the one that is still here. I try to believe there is a purpose for that.

I hope that some of these ideas help you. It sounds like you've been down this road before so perhaps you've tried them all. I hope you are able to find your way and not fall back into that depression you spoke of in your past. It's okay to be grieving the loss of your furry friend, sometimes we cry most when we lose those that give us unconditional love. I don't think they want you to be so sad now. I am trying to be strong and remember that myself. And remember, there is nothing wrong with you, what you are going through is actually a normal part of grieving at least so I've read, so I hope you can try to not to be too hard on yourself.

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This is so bad. [View all] LuckyCharms Thursday OP
Venting is good Lucky...it's a release... MiHale Thursday #1
It's definitely normal to feel intense grief, especially now biophile Thursday #2
Venting is healthy. 🫂 hugs. Srkdqltr Thursday #3
When/if you feel able, might it help to volunteer at a shelter? 3catwoman3 Thursday #4
These are tough times to live through now, Hey Joe Thursday #5
❣️ littlemissmartypants Thursday #6
I'd Adopt justaprogressive Thursday #7
The fear of... 2naSalit Thursday #8
This. PittBlue Thursday #9
I've had dozens SuzyandPuffpuff Thursday #10
It's called trauma, Lucky Niagara Thursday #11
I do hope it gets easier for you. Grief is mysterious; there is no "normal". LoisB Thursday #12
Losing our beloved pets is up there with the worst things that ever happens to people commonly AZJonnie Thursday #13
i am so sorry for your loss. cksmithy Thursday #14
When my heart dog, Alex the most handsome prince of north Columbus passed, it was in the era of yahoo groups irisblue Thursday #15
I am so sorry for your loss. Susan Calvin Thursday #16
Maybe go spend some time with an understanding friend who owns a dog? FakeNoose Thursday #17
So sorry for your pain Tree Lady Thursday #18
I don't know your age or your location, but I wonder if... 1WorldHope Thursday #19
That's a lot of people (in my book dogs, cats, etc. are people too) blue_jay Thursday #20
Nothing not normal here. You have to feel the grief to get through it. Tears cleanse. PatrickforB Thursday #21
Your vessel will see you through this turbulence and any storms arising LuvLoogie Thursday #22
Would your vet be able to recommend a therapist? Marthe48 Thursday #23
My mother died 22 years ago at 86, tired of being ill and ready to go. My poodle Ally, at nine, wasn't ready to go. Bumbles Thursday #24
Sweet Lucky, give yourself more time. You loved your dog and he, you. It is okay to morn. I had a Major Depression when debm55 6 hrs ago #25
We lost our Lily (a 14yr old Yorkie) a few years vapor2 6 hrs ago #26
I get it. No one loves you like your dog. no_hypocrisy 6 hrs ago #27
I am so sorry. Perhaps the therapist can also recommend Ilsa 6 hrs ago #28
I'm so sorry, Lucky. Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #29
Many of us pour all/most of our emotions Prairie_Seagull 5 hrs ago #30
My deepest sympathies. Morbius 5 hrs ago #31
Hang in there, brother. You got this. JoseBalow 4 hrs ago #32
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