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peacebuzzard

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13. Most certainly.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #10)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 01:02 AM

Aug 2017

It is the gradual loss of the life and silence that I can relate to with the OP.

Decades ago, while working overseas, I came home from work and found my beloved 100 lb female companion dog dead by poisoning. Someone wished me harm and killed her, she had traveled with me to the foreign assignment. I was so devastated when I came home to that. It took a very long time to recover from that shock and guilt. I felt bad, so bad, because the object of the ill intent was for me. Instead this beautiful innocent to the world baby had to suffer a personal vengeance and wrath about me.

Gosh, this evening is bringing back so many of my own memories.

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We've had a rough last 9 months.... [View all] NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 OP

I am sorry, my first thought was "not again".' You guys have had a tough time of this. uppityperson Aug 2017 #1

well, it is not something to get used to for sure - hard to describe the feelings about it NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 #2

Nothing weird about loving an animal and feeling their loss Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #5

There is nothing weird about being inward and sharing outward uppityperson Aug 2017 #6

So sorry to hear about Holly. And Buddy and your Maine Coon. Stonepounder Aug 2017 #3

No good or smart words from me but please remember the more you hurt .... Botany Aug 2017 #4

So much loss in such short time -my condolences to you all . Take care lunasun Aug 2017 #7

I know what you are feeling all too well. peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #8

. NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 #9

Aw. I'm so sorry. I know that must really hurt. pnwmom Aug 2017 #10

Most certainly. peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #13

Decades later, it still hurts. Yes, I can surely see that. pnwmom Aug 2017 #14

All of us are grieving peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #17

I am in tears for you and for me since I know I will be there "any day " too. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #11

Oh my, peacebuzzard Aug 2017 #15

Cannot imagine that much loss in such a short time. Laffy Kat Aug 2017 #12

Oh - I am so sorry KT2000 Aug 2017 #16

So sorry. Granny M Aug 2017 #18

Hugs shenmue Aug 2017 #19

I'm so sorry for your losses. I've been in that awful fog of hurt and sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #20

I'm very sorry for your loss, NRL. femmocrat Aug 2017 #21

Only this... Hekate Aug 2017 #22

Each one was a special character. The silence must be overwhelming, not to mention your concern Judi Lynn Aug 2017 #23

Oh, I'm so very sorry. Something similar happened to me a few years ago--we lost 4 cats catbyte Aug 2017 #24

They're never with us long enough Boomer Aug 2017 #25

My heart is with you. They all bring such incredible love to our lives. Guilded Lilly Aug 2017 #26

We lose a piece of our heart when we lose a pet Freddie Aug 2017 #27

Lump in my throat, tears in my eyes. They'll always be with you in your heart. Fla Dem Aug 2017 #28

This thread got kicked this morning with some lovely responses. NRaleighLiberal Aug 2017 #29

Sorry I missed this first time around. There is that huge gaping hole in your life when... TreasonousBastard Aug 2017 #30