So grateful that I found this community which led me to finding God, because without that I dont know how I would have gotten through today.
First I found out my cat passed away, which already hurt...but then minutes after that, my grandfather ive taken care of for 12 years took his last breath and I lost him too. The only thing that kept me from shattering was knowing hes been suffering for a long time and now that suffering is over. I really wanted to numb the pain with a bottle - but i went to an AA meeting instead.
It still doesnt feel real. 😔
Edit - just want to add since several people have already said get another cat - we have other cats, 3 actually, and 1 is with me now (the brother of the one that passed actually) so getting another one isn't really what I need. But thank you for the suggestion.
There’s real pain in losing whatever we have loved…whether pet or person. I recently lost both a dear friend from childhood as well as our beloved dog. All I know is grieving well is important — grieving is a form of honoring what they meant to you and how much they were loved. We had planned a family trip which occurred one week after both had passed. I was able to say goodbye during quiet moments on the beach, but I knew when we got back the grief would be waiting. And it is. I acknowledge it and the love, and know that there is a heaven. I’ve received signs already that they are both fine in heaven— our pet is waiting at the rainbow bridge, and my friend is with Jesus.