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In reply to the discussion: I went to look at kittehs. [View all]leftyladyfrommo
(18,868 posts)19. Guilt is a very normal part of grieving.
Let yourself grieve.
It hurts like hell to lose an animal. Feeling guilty just means you loved that animal. It's just hard to let go.
It gets better with time. And when you are ready go get a kitten. It's not going to ever replace your cat. But having a new little funny kitty around really helps. Life is a cycle. Getting a new kitten helps us see that death and dying are part of that cycle. And so is new life.
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You'll know when you're ready. Maybe a stray will adopt you. We have to fall in love all over again
KittyWampus
Mar 2014
#6
This was a truly beautiful, profound, and gentle thing to say. You have a way of healing hearts.
colorado_ufo
Mar 2014
#34
I've said that 4 times and the last time took me 4 years to find my new best friend.
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#21
Just a thought. Have you ever thought about getting a friend for your doggy?
Maraya1969
Mar 2014
#75
((((((((((grits and scat))))))))))) we do understand. the grief is too new, still, too raw. when
niyad
Mar 2014
#11
Nice post. I've decided that when my buddy passes, I'm not going to wait like I did last time.
Hoyt
Mar 2014
#78
One thing I have noticed is that whenever I or my equally pet crazy sister loses a cat,
tblue37
Mar 2014
#81
No need to apologize for talking out your feelings, ma'am. Give it some time. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Mar 2014
#33
((((((((((tuxedokat)))))) so very sorry for your loss, as well. we all know how much it hurts,
niyad
Mar 2014
#71
Might you call them and tell them to hold the kittehs for you for a couple of weeks?
eridani
Mar 2014
#80